Mercedelli Graciano, LMHC

Mercedelli Graciano is a bilingual clinician and self-published author of "The Awakening of My Senses," a work created to remind readers they are not alone in their feelings. She offers therapy in both English and Spanish and centers her practice on helping people cultivate self-love through self-care, self-awareness, and self-control while also valuing the importance of companionship and a supportive community.

Licensed in New York with four years of professional counseling experience, Mercedelli holds the credential LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor). She focuses on a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, self-esteem and confidence building, trauma and abuse, grief, LGBT matters, parenting and intimacy-related issues, career challenges, and coping with life changes. Additional areas of focus include abandonment, codependency, communication problems, infidelity, isolation, and questions about life purpose.

Her approach blends acceptance and commitment therapy, client-centered techniques, and cognitive behavioral strategies to create individualized plans that reflect each person’s goals and circumstances. Mercedelli emphasizes understanding and compassion and adapts dialogue and treatment to meet specific needs. She incorporates motivation-focused work to support confidence development and healthier emotional habits.

Therapy can feel intimidating, and Mercedelli aims to make the process as seamless as possible by offering a collaborative, person-centered experience that helps clients move toward meaningful change and stronger connections.