Meghan Simonett , LMHC

Meghan Simonett, LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), is a New York therapist with 9 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family conflicts, trauma, and grief. She combines evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to tailor a practical, goal-focused plan for each person she works with. Meghan creates a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere and values openness and a touch of humor to help clients feel more at ease while they explore difficult emotions and life transitions.

Her work also addresses body image concerns, communication difficulties, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, women's issues, and workplace challenges. Meghan aims to collaborate with clients to build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and navigate change at a pace that feels manageable. She prioritizes approaches that are grounded in research while adapting them to each individual’s needs and circumstances.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Meghan often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and mood concerns. She also works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a mindfulness-informed approach that supports clients in clarifying values, accepting difficult emotions, and taking committed action toward meaningful goals. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is used when clients seek support with ambivalence or change, offering a collaborative, strengths-based method to build motivation and confidence.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Meghan partners with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time so the work fits the client’s life and pace. This collaborative process helps ensure the chosen methods align with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter interactions can happen via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access consistent support around work schedules, caregiving responsibilities, and geographic constraints, while still working with licensed professionals who use evidence-based methods.