Lici Mercado

Nobody exists in a vacuum. Although life can be isolating, you don’t have to do it alone. There is great power in showing up as yourself and connecting with a fellow human being. Like you, I am human! I’m a woman, a wife, a mother, an immigrant, a person of faith, and a therapist. Being a therapist is one of my highest callings. And I do it by being 100% me so you can have space to be unapologetically you. And as a result, find beauty and meaning as you wrestle in your process, even if it hurts.

In a time of DIY and instant gratification, I propose connection, collaboration, creativity, and courage. While I believe everyone is doing their best, I honor and foster a desire for healthy change. I utilize Mindfulness practices, Psychodynamic, Existencial, Dialectical Behavioral, & Cognitive Processing Therapies to draw on purpose and encourage self-efficacy. I invite and treasure honest feedback, and I use the present moment to nourish insight-provoking reflection, and a path for thriving.

My mission is to walk with you through hardship and discomfort, and celebrate your accomplishments, especially that of becoming more who you are! We’ll collaborate on investigating current concerns’ root-causes, learning how to identify and regulate emotions, cope with life stressors, prevent crisis, and build skills to navigate challenges and enjoy life. Whether your reason for pursuing therapy has to do with something you did or not, there’s always something you can do, including letting go!