Michelle Merindino, MS, LMHC,
About Michelle Merindino (She/Her)
Michelle Merindino, LMHC Michelle Merindino is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York who has been practicing since 2017. She has a BA in Psychology from St. Francis College and an MS in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus. Michelle guides clients in processing and achieving insight into emotions, in order to break unhealthy patterns. She helps them improve functioning both internally, and externally across their interpersonal interactions and daily experiences. Using a client-centered and trauma-informed approach, Michelle strives to create a safe, warm, and comfortable space to ensure her clients feel fully supported and seen through the therapy process. Outside of work, Michelle loves to keep active, whether that is going for a hike, going to the gym, or exploring new travel destinations. She also stays connected to nature, including camping, and spending time with her pets.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-74
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Aging
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- Family conflict
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Intense mood changes
- Marital stress or divorce
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Retirement
- Social skills & communication
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance (Anthem/Empire BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Fidelis
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MagnaCare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- World Trade Center (HealthSmart)
Languages
- English
Education
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus
- St. Francis College
Locations
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929-346-7176
212-994-0316
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Frequently Asked
Questions About
Michelle Merindino
Please call us at 929-346-7176 to schedule an appointment with Michelle Merindino.
Michelle Merindino generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 929-346-7176 to find out Michelle Merindino's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Michelle Merindino:
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance (Anthem/Empire BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Fidelis
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MagnaCare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- World Trade Center (HealthSmart)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 929-346-7176 to see how we can help.
Michelle Merindino is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Michelle Merindino works at:
Yes, Michelle Merindino does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Michelle Merindino is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
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