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About Nilson
Nilson Mejia is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with five years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, parenting strain, ADHD, career questions, and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Nilson prefers a practical, talk-first approach. He listens to a person's story and helps sort out what feels most urgent. He uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and client-centered work to help people notice patterns and try small changes.
In sessions he focuses on clear goals and steps. That might mean learning skills to manage intense feelings, testing different ways to respond to conflict, or looking at long-standing relationship patterns. He also addresses related problems such as impulsivity, shame, communication problems, and fatherhood issues when these come up.
Nilson blends short-term skill work with deeper exploration when needed. He may use mindfulness exercises to steady strong emotion and CBT strategies to shift unhelpful thinking. Motivational interviewing can help when someone feels stuck about making change.
People who want direct, practical guidance about anger and its effects often find this approach useful. To begin, a client selects the See online therapy options button and completes a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
Approaches used in online sessions
Nilson commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in his work. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, anger, and low mood. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling relationship stress.He also draws on client-centered ideas and motivational interviewing to keep the work collaborative. That means the therapist and client decide together which approach to try, adjusting techniques to fit the client's goals and what feels most useful in practice.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. The emphasis is on choosing methods and a rhythm of sessions that fit daily life rather than promising a specific outcome.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, parenting, ADHD, career concerns, bipolar, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a practical, talk-first approach that combines skill teaching with exploring patterns. Sessions often focus on concrete steps and emotion regulation skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of clinical experience as a mental health counselor working with the listed concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.