Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
How Nilson works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Nilson
Nilson Mejia is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people handle strong emotions and everyday struggles. He focuses on practical steps to reduce stress, manage anger, and improve mood. Nilson speaks English and Spanish and offers sessions remotely for clients in New York.
Nilson uses straightforward conversation to learn what matters to each person. He listens for patterns that keep problems going and helps clients set clear, achievable goals.
Background and approach
Common concerns he addresses include anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, career strain, and coping with life changes. His approach draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. That means sessions often blend talking through experiences, learning new behaviors, and practicing skills to manage intense feelings.
Nilson also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, impulsivity, isolation, and grief-like emptiness. Over five years of practice, he has worked with a range of concerns such as bipolar symptoms, codependency, attachment issues, and communication problems. He aims to make therapy a collaborative process where clients shape the focus and pace.
Nilson describes his role as listening carefully and helping people build tools that fit their lives. People who choose him can expect direct feedback, concrete strategies, and exercises to try between sessions. He encourages clear goals and regular check-ins to track progress.
The intent is steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes.
What Nilson works with
Everything Nilson lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Nilson's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Nilson lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Nilson frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. That approach can help with anxiety, low mood, anger, and patterns that cause conflict. He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and skills for managing intense reactions during stressful moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Sessions often mix talking, skill practice, and short exercises agreed on together so clients can try new strategies between meetings.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill demonstration. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging let people send thoughts or updates between sessions and keep communication flexible. These formats are intended to make care more accessible and to fit therapy into busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Nilson
What kinds of problems does he focus on?
He helps with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting pressures, career issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. He combines listening with practical tools from approaches like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of clinical experience working with a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns, including mood disorders, impulsivity, and compassion fatigue.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What formats are used for appointments?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.