MJ Merkley (she / they)

LMFT
Accepting Clients

Getting to the heart of what you want can be difficult. With trust, honesty, and humor, we can clarify your needs and begin to make change.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Brooklyn, NY

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About My Clients

It’s my pleasure to hold space across the spectrum of race, gender expression, sexual orientation, and those who are unsure of or evolving through identities. With humility and an ever-widening lens, I also enjoy working with people from different economic, geographic, and professional backgrounds. I welcome all forms of expression and encourage an expansion of your inner world via the use of visual art, movement, writing, music, and dreams.

My Background and Approach

My goal is to tailor treatment to your needs and never take a “one size fits all” approach. I am trained in Narrative Therapy, IFS, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy. Outside of my work as a clinician, I spend my time writing and painting, which influences the way I show up in session. Thought leaders that inspire me include Bell Hooks, Tara Brach, Carol Dweck, Kasia Urbaniak, Julie Gottman, Dan Savage, and Dick Schwartz. When working with those in partnership I use tools from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Gottman Couples Therapy to help increase positive interactions and communication.

Issues I Treat

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At A Glance

  • Experience: 2 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $185 - 230/session

Info

Email MJ
705 Manhattan Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11222

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