Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
How Mercedes works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Mercedes
Mercedes Kennedy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with 30 years of experience. She focuses on practical ways to manage stress, anxiety, anger, and mood shifts so people can feel steadier in daily life. Her work often centers on reducing panic, improving self-esteem, and handling symptoms related to bipolar disorder and depression.
She also pays attention to social anxiety, phobias, and multicultural concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and Spanish when helpful.
Background and approach
In the room she aims for a direct and nonjudgmental approach. She encourages clients to say what they think and feel, then helps them try clear steps to change unhelpful patterns. Conversations are paced to match each person’s comfort level and readiness for change.
Over three decades Mercedes has helped people find tools to calm overwhelming reactions, manage worries, and build confidence. Her tone is steady and practical, focusing on small, repeatable actions clients can practice between sessions. She offers counseling through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
International clients are accepted and scheduling follows the platform process for matching and appointments.
What Mercedes works with
Everything Mercedes lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Mercedes's practice.
Therapeutic techniques for managing strong emotions online
Mercedes uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear skills people can use right away. One approach emphasizes learning to recognize and name emotions, then testing small behavior changes to reduce intense reactions; this helps with anger, panic, and sudden mood shifts. Another approach teaches breathing, grounding, and step-by-step coping strategies to calm anxiety and manage panic attacks, which can make daily tasks easier to handle.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, and then suggest methods to try. That plan is adjusted over time based on what helps most and what feels doable for the client.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier on the go. Shorter check-ins work well by chat or text when someone wants brief support between appointments. These options make it simpler to keep regular sessions while juggling work, family, and travel.
Questions people ask about Mercedes
What concerns does Mercedes address?
She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and depression. She also focuses on mood disorders, panic attacks, social anxiety, and multicultural concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her approach is straightforward and nonjudgmental. She encourages open talk and works with clients to identify practical steps they can try between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with people on mood and anxiety concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey and provides services through online formats for clients in that region and beyond.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to accommodate a wider range of clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.