Melissa Encarnacion King, LMHC - Therapist in New York

About Melissa

Melissa Encarnacion King is a licensed mental health counselor who uses practical, evidence-based methods to help people manage stress and anxiety. She focuses on family and relationship concerns and helps clients build confidence and motivation. Melissa keeps sessions straightforward and calm so parents and caregivers can talk through problems without feeling judged.

She brings eight years of clinical experience from her New York practice to each meeting. That background includes working on mood disorders, self-esteem, and social anxiety and phobia.

Background and approach

She also addresses attachment concerns, communication problems, and issues around control and isolation. In sessions she aims to create a clear, open space for honest conversation. Conversations cover what’s causing distress, practical steps to try at home, and small changes that can make daily life easier.

She meets people where they are and focuses on doable strategies rather than long lectures. Parents often find her approach useful when family routines break down or relationships feel strained. She listens for underlying patterns and helps identify habits that keep problems going.

Work on communication skills and self-love are common topics. Melissa asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin. From there she and each client set goals and plan sessions that fit their needs and schedules.

Her aim is steady, realistic progress over time.

Evidence-based approaches for online family and relationship work

Melissa often uses evidence-based techniques that focus on changing patterns and building new skills. Cognitive-behavioral techniques help identify worried thoughts and replace them with more balanced thinking; this is useful for anxiety, low mood, and social fears. Behavioral strategies break problems into small, testable steps that build confidence through practice and repetition, which can help with motivation and mood issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to the client’s concerns, try a few methods, and adjust based on how well those methods fit the client’s goals and preferences. Treatment plans are shaped together so the work feels relevant and doable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to support different needs and schedules. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy family routines and allow continuing work between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and communication skills practice to these remote formats, keeping the focus on progress and practical change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, as well as self-esteem and depression. Additional focuses include attachment, communication problems, control issues, isolation and social anxiety.

What is her general therapy style?

Sessions are straightforward and collaborative, with practical steps to try between meetings. The emphasis is on clear conversation and small, manageable changes.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional work experience practicing in New York. That experience informs how she approaches family and relationship concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

Melissa holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in New York with license number NY LMHC 007170. She practices from New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions may be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats allow flexibility in how people connect.

How are costs and starting handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Experience: 8 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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