Manolita Fenn , LCSW

Manolita Fenn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with three decades of clinical experience working with individuals, families, children and couples. Over the course of her career she has developed a strong background in mental illness and supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting and anger management, bipolar disorder, self-esteem concerns, and coping with life changes. She also brings experience in hospice and end-of-life counseling.

Fenn practices from a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) framework, emphasizing that insight is only part of healing and that meaningful change requires new patterns of thought and behavior. She favors practical, homework-oriented work that helps clients identify gains and target areas for continued growth. Her approach begins where each person is, honoring their dignity and capacity for change while tailoring interventions to present needs and goals. Though grounded in evidence-based techniques, she frames the process as collaborative, working with clients to set achievable steps and measure progress over time.

Applying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Online Sessions

Manolita Fenn uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical strategies to shift thinking and behavior. CBT focuses on concrete skills - such as recognizing thought patterns, testing beliefs, and practicing new responses - and is often helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

She also emphasizes an action-oriented, homework-focused stance that helps people translate insight into sustained change. That means collaboratively setting goals, trying new tools between sessions, and reviewing progress together so the therapist and client can fine-tune the plan and find the best fit for the person’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility for many people. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing scheduling that fits busy lives and making it easier to maintain continuity of care. Working with licensed professionals through these modalities can support consistent therapeutic work while accommodating different communication styles and practical constraints.