Rita Mercante, LMHC
Psychotherapist
640.0 mi · 280 Madison Ave, Suite 1204, New York, NY 10016
At a glance
5.00 stars (5 reviews)
100% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 1 insurances
Cigna, more+ ·
Works at Rita Mercante, LMHC
3 office locations
Affiliated with The Zucker Hillside Hospital
5.00
5 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
5.0
Recent reviews
Rita is wonderful. I would highly recommend her, she has a diverse background and a wealth of knowledge.
Your site does list that she takes insurance despite her being an OON provider however. Luckily Rita was considerate and told me this when we met but Zocdoc should correct this to prevent people from wasting both her and their own time.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
She is an interactive therapist who not only guides you to self-awareness but will actively provide you with feedback with her thoughts and impressions. She explains one's actions with scientific psychological reasoning and incorporates Eastern philosophical teachings. This is not some weepy session where you just blabber on end but one where you will discuss the reasoning behind your actions and feelings to uncover the basis for one's behavior and then enact manageable steps to evoke change, if one so desires. She creates and maintains a safe space without judgment so one find their own way.
More than 1 year agoJH
Office locations
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Rita Mercante, LMHC
616.2 mi · 280 Madison Ave, Suite 1204, New York, NY, 10016
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Rita Mercante, LMHC
640.0 mi · 520 Franklin Avenue, Suite 210, Garden City, NY, 11530
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In-network insurances
Cigna
Cigna
Popular visit reasons
Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Divorce Counseling
Panic Attack
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
More about Rita Mercante, LMHC
I am professionally trained in treating all anxiety & depressive disorders (mood disorders) and personality disorders. Over the years, I have helped individuals learn how to cope and manage emotional dysregulation, self-injurious behaviors and other high risk behaviors. As a DBT-trained therapist I work with individuals needing skills in emotion regulation, impulse control & decreasing and ceasing self-harm. If you need help in coping with anxiety, depression & with any specific phobia and with building a life worth living, my clinical background can help you achieve this and lead you to a better place.
I have worked extensively using CBT & DBT techniques. Specific to treating anxiety & phobias, I am experienced in systematic desensitization; exposure therapy, an intervention proven beneficial for these problems. My training & experience as a DBT therapist has led me to successful work with borderline personality individual in learning skills to decrease self-harm & impulsivity.
My training in anxiety disorders including phobias makes me comfortable working with clients approaching feared environments; doing "in vivo" or "in life" therapy, My DBT experience enables me to use techniques where individuals are safely exposed to emotions in the office where they learn coping skills; to improve the quality of their lives.
For those individuals seeking psychodynamic therapy, I am trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
Education & experience
Education
Adelphi University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
Practice
Rita Mercante, LMHC
Affiliation
The Zucker Hillside Hospital
Professional memberships
American Psychological Association
Awards and publications
Dr. Mercante is a Certified Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist from the Training Institute of the Contemporary Freudian Society, Inc.
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Female
NPI number
#1831572247
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Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Rita is wonderful. I would highly recommend her, she has a diverse background and a wealth of knowledge.
Your site does list that she takes insurance despite her being an OON provider however. Luckily Rita was considerate and told me this when we met but Zocdoc should correct this to prevent people from wasting both her and their own time.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
She is an interactive therapist who not only guides you to self-awareness but will actively provide you with feedback with her thoughts and impressions. She explains one's actions with scientific psychological reasoning and incorporates Eastern philosophical teachings. This is not some weepy session where you just blabber on end but one where you will discuss the reasoning behind your actions and feelings to uncover the basis for one's behavior and then enact manageable steps to evoke change, if one so desires. She creates and maintains a safe space without judgment so one find their own way.
More than 1 year agoJH
June 25, 2018Terri G.Verified patient
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
More than 1 year agoJP
Which hospital is Rita Mercante affiliated with?
Rita Mercante is affiliated with The Zucker Hillside Hospital.
What practice does Rita Mercante work with?
Rita Mercante works with Rita Mercante, LMHC.
Where is Rita Mercante's office located?
Rita Mercante has 3 office locations, including in Garden City and New York, view full addresses on Rita Mercante's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Rita Mercante?
Rita Mercante frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Psychotherapy, and Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit. You can see other visit reasons for Rita Mercante on their profile.
What languages does Rita Mercante speak?
Rita Mercante speaks English.
How do patients rate Rita Mercante in reviews?
5 patients have reviewed Rita Mercante. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.