Malissa Monaghan , LMHC

Malissa Monaghan is a New York based licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of clinical experience supporting individuals through complicated emotional challenges. She focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety, trauma, and the interpersonal dynamics that shape everyday life, including social anxiety, workplace stress, and issues commonly faced by women. Her background includes extensive work with young adults, people experiencing co-occurring mental health concerns, and families navigating conflict or isolation.

Her practice emphasizes a holistic, person-centered approach that prioritizes building resilience and strengthening communication skills. Malissa combines practical coping strategies with deeper exploration of emotional patterns to promote lasting change and improved self-understanding. She aims to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can safely examine their experiences, develop tools for emotional regulation, and connect with their core strengths. Her goal is to help people move toward more balanced, fulfilling lives by fostering greater insight and practical skills for coping with life transitions and relational challenges.

Approaches for Online Care and Personal Growth

Malissa Monaghan integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online work to meet a range of needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping individuals explore their feelings and values so they can identify personally meaningful goals and solutions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT teaches concrete techniques for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Malissa works with each person to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors methods that fit their situation, adjusting over time as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to integrate therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from home or another convenient location while working with a licensed professional.