Marlenny Luna , LMHC

Marlenny Luna is a licensed mental health counselor based in New York with more than 14 years of clinical experience. She pursued a career in therapy after her own personal experience with counseling showed her how meaningful support and skilled guidance can transform difficult moments into opportunities for growth. Marlenny brings a compassionate, holistic perspective to her work and focuses on understanding each person as an individual with a unique story, strengths, and challenges.

As an LMHC - which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a professional credential indicating advanced training and state licensure in therapeutic practice - she emphasizes collaboration and respect while helping clients develop practical strategies for coping and healing. Marlenny draws on empathy and careful listening to tailor an approach that fits a person’s needs, whether they are managing anxiety or depression, working through relationship struggles, or navigating major life changes.

She aims to create a steady, supportive space where people can explore their experiences, clarify goals, and build resilience. Marlenny’s work is guided by a belief that thoughtful, individualized therapy can help people find renewed hope, strength, and clarity as they move forward.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Marlenny commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy into her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathic, nonjudgmental environment where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-directed growth - this approach often helps with relationship concerns, self-esteem, and navigating life transitions. CBT is a skills-based method that helps people identify and shift unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior, and it’s frequently used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Mindfulness Therapy invites simple present-moment awareness and practical techniques for calming the nervous system, which can be helpful for managing persistent worry and emotional reactivity.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Marlenny works collaboratively with each person to determine which strategies match their goals, values, and preferences. She adapts methods over time as needs change so the plan remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Marlenny is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while fitting sessions into daily life, supporting steady progress even when in-person visits are not practical.