Meagan Licata
LMHC
Practical support for stress and body image concerns
- Stress and anxiety
- Sleep and mood
- Body image
About Meagan
She has four years of clinical counseling experience and a longer background working in mental health settings. Her work includes helping people with depression, attention challenges such as ADHD, and mood concerns. She also pays attention to body image, chronic pain and illness, and issues like guilt, shame, and isolation.
Meagan blends several therapy styles to match each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps by identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new ways of behaving. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on values and taking small steps toward a meaningful life. Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy offer tools to manage strong emotions and stay grounded in the moment.
She emphasizes building trust so people can speak openly about what’s hard. Sessions aim to be practical and tailored, with manageable exercises to try between meetings. Meagan encourages gradual progress and keeps goals clear and doable.
If you are wondering how to begin, she invites you to take the first step and connect so you can see if the approach feels right for you.
How Meagan’s approaches translate to online therapy
Meagan uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide most sessions. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful steps toward them while learning to accept uncomfortable thoughts. CBT looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and tests simple changes to reduce distress and improve daily routines.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Meagan will discuss goals and preferences and adjust methods together so the plan fits your needs. The aim is a collaborative process where techniques are chosen based on what helps you make steady progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice techniques in their usual environment, which can help carry changes into everyday life.
License and NPI
| LMHC | New York · No. 014214 |
|---|---|
| NPI | 1831716208 |
As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Meagan help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD, plus related issues like body image and chronic illness.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is conversational and practical, using tools from ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to address emotions and daily habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of counseling experience and additional years working in other mental health roles.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a New York licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.