About My Practice
Hi, I’m Marlene and I’m excited you found my page. I’m a Bronx native raised in New York, born to Puerto Rican parents. My career has been focused on the field of social services, with 20 years of experience. I’m a licensed Mental Health Counselor. I love helping individuals rediscover themselves, their passion in life and other important forgotten parts. Your story matters to me. We will spend time understanding what you are experiencing and why so that we can start to create and build a new narrative together.
Have you ever struggled with Imposter Syndrome, excessive worrying or feel like you’re not good enough?
I know I have. I believe we all do from time to time. Let’s figure it out together.
In my downtime I am an avid runner and health enthusiast. I’m currently training for the Panama City Beach Marathon in December 2024. I am a foodie who enjoys going out to new brunch spots and shops for a fun afternoon. My deep love for sports and dance has been embedded in me since I was a child. There isn’t a tune I won’t attempt to dance to or a sporting event that I won’t attend if given the chance. I’m also very passionate about animals, children and nature. Being outdoors is calming for me and helps me to reset and be my best self.
“My clients mean the world to me. I want to empower them to live their life unapologetically, with purpose, love and self-fulfillment”
— Marlene Merchant, LMHC
Read What People are Saying!
Stephanie G.
“I have been a patient of Marlene for the past 5 months. During that time, I gained the skills and confidence to comfort my issues with the people around me. The most insightful question that Marlene asked me is how would I feel she would be helpful by simply listening and giving comments or listening and giving her honest opinion. At that moment I knew she was the right person for me, and to this day she has continuously given me her honest opinion.
I love how Marlene works with me to convey messages in a way that the other person can receive them respectfully. Her methods have helped me find ways to self-soothe my anxiety. In the last 5 months, I find myself more peaceful and less willing to let outside noise distract me from what is happening on the inside. I am so immensely grateful for the opportunity to have Marlene as my therapist and would highly recommend her to others. .”
Jeremy C.
“I've been seeing Marlene for about 8 months now. Since I've started seeing her for therapy, she has added and continues to add a tremendous amount of value in my life and for that, I'm very thankful that I found her. She continues to make me a better son, father, friend, and overall person with every session. She also makes you feel very comfortable as a new client and you're always in a judge free zone!.”
Nick M.
“Marlene Merchant is an excellent therapist. She is always very kind and understanding, and listens intently to not only what someone is saying but how they are feeling. Marlene cares deeply for those she works with and she does her best to help clients deal with and solve their problems healthily. She is always interested in figuring out how she can help her clients. I greatly recommend Marlene to anyone seeking therapy. .”
Check out our Funnies!
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I love to instill humor into my day-to-day and hope to share this with you. My newsletter will focus on humor; short videos that will have you smiling and laughing.
It’s a great way to brighten up your day!
