Malissa Monaghan, LMHC
Experienced New York LMHC for stress and trauma
- Trauma and anxiety
- Family and relationships
- Women and young adults
About Malissa Monaghan
Malissa Monaghan, LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), offers 25 years of clinical experience working with people in New York who are facing complex emotional challenges. She focuses on helping individuals manage depression, anxiety, trauma, and the interpersonal issues that often accompany these concerns, including social anxiety, workplace stress, and women's mental health matters. Her work often includes supporting young adults, those with co-occurring mental health conditions, and people navigating difficult family dynamics or feelings of isolation.
Her practice is grounded in a person-centered, holistic approach that prioritizes building resilience and strengthening communication skills. She helps clients identify practical coping strategies, process emotional pain, and develop a clearer sense of self. The therapeutic process with her emphasizes collaboration and aims to empower people to draw on their existing strengths as they move toward greater balance and well-being.
Throughout her career she has maintained a commitment to respectful, non-judgmental care, attending to each person's unique story and goals. Her objective is to support meaningful change so individuals can pursue more fulfilling, stable lives while learning tools to manage stress and improve relationships.
Her practice is grounded in a person-centered, holistic approach that prioritizes building resilience and strengthening communication skills. She helps clients identify practical coping strategies, process emotional pain, and develop a clearer sense of self. The therapeutic process with her emphasizes collaboration and aims to empower people to draw on their existing strengths as they move toward greater balance and well-being.
Throughout her career she has maintained a commitment to respectful, non-judgmental care, attending to each person's unique story and goals. Her objective is to support meaningful change so individuals can pursue more fulfilling, stable lives while learning tools to manage stress and improve relationships.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
Autism and Asperger SyndromeCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Malissa Monaghan have?
Malissa Monaghan has 25 years of experience.
Is Malissa Monaghan a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMHC credential. License details: NY LMHC 000217.
In which languages does Malissa Monaghan provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Malissa Monaghan located?
She is located in New York.
How can I work with Malissa Monaghan as my therapist?
You can work with Malissa Monaghan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Malissa Monaghan work with international clients?
Malissa Monaghan does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Malissa Monaghan cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Malissa Monaghan uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy as core methods in her work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes creating a respectful, empathetic environment where the person leads the pace of change and explores personal values and goals - it is helpful for building self-understanding and improving relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers practical skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Therapists tailor interventions over time to respond to what proves most effective for each person.
Online therapy enables similar therapeutic work through flexible formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - allowing people to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care, and receive support in ways that align with individual communication styles and daily life.