Malissa Monaghan , LMHC

Malissa Monaghan is a New York licensed clinician with 25 years of experience helping people navigate complex emotional challenges. As an LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she draws on a broad clinical background to support those coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, and difficulties in relationships and family life.

Her practice emphasizes a person-centered approach that prioritizes each individual’s strengths and goals. Malissa works with young adults and people facing co-occurring mental health concerns, offering focused support for social anxiety, workplace stress, women's mental health, and the isolation that can accompany life transitions. She combines practical coping strategies with attention to underlying emotional patterns to foster greater resilience and improved communication.

Malissa aims to create an approachable, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their experiences, build new skills, and deepen self-understanding. Her work centers on empowering people to recognize their resources and take steps toward more balanced, fulfilling lives while addressing the real-world stresses that interfere with wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Malissa integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a collaborative relationship so clients can explore their feelings and identify their own solutions. CBT emphasizes practical tools - such as identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors - that are effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

She also draws on elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) when emotion regulation and coping skills are central to care. DBT offers concrete strategies for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing reactive patterns that can interfere with daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Malissa works collaboratively with each person to tailor techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration helps determine whether client-centered work, CBT, DBT, or a combination best supports progress.

Online therapy with Malissa is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for busy schedules and differing comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, access support from home or work, and fit therapy into everyday life.