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Kristen Mercadante

Therapist
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I work with high-achieving adults who feel burned out, anxious, or emotionally overwhelmed despite being successful on the outside. My approach is warm, grounded, and direct, drawing from CBT and EMDR to help clients feel steadier, more present, and less reactive. Therapy with me is a place to slow down, gain clarity, and create lasting change.

My approach to therapy

My approach is collaborative, grounded, and practical. I create a supportive space where clients can slow down and feel understood, while also working toward real change. I draw from CBT and EMDR to help reduce anxiety, process experiences that still feel stuck, and build tools that support emotional steadiness and resilience.

What you can expect from me

The first session is a chance to slow down and get oriented. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you in, what you’ve already tried, and what you’re hoping to feel or experience differently. I’ll ask thoughtful questions, explain how therapy with me works, and make sure you leave with a sense of direction and next steps.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Direct, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at University of Central Florida
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York, Florida), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Connecticut)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Cigna, Florida Blue

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Women's issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Humanistic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English