Shavani Mercedes, MS, NY | Psychotherapist

About Shavani Mercedes

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Psychodynamic

Dialectical (DBT)

Person-Centered

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Trauma Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Shavani Mercedes

I'm Shavani Mercedes, MHC-LP, an associate therapist at Sol Health. I completed my internship at Sol before graduating and now practice here part-time. I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, identity exploration, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and stress. What drives me is helping people understand their own stories more deeply not through judgment, but through curiosity and compassion. I believe that when we understand the patterns and experiences that shaped us, meaningful change becomes possible.

What should a new client know about working with you?

My style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. I'm not the type of therapist who sits silently taking notes I'm engaged, I ask questions, and I work with you as a partner in the process. I draw from CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic therapy, and trauma-informed care, to name a few, but I don't follow a rigid formula. We'll figure out what resonates with you and build from there. Sessions are a judgment-free space where you can be honest about what's hard without worrying about getting it "right." My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, understood, and equipped with something useful whether that's a new perspective, a practical tool, or simply a sense of relief.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Sessions are talk therapy-based and typically around 45–50 minutes. Early on, we'll spend time getting to know each other, I'll ask about what brought you in, your history, and what you're hoping to get out of therapy. This helps me understand your context and what approach might fit best. I will gather information conversationally and we will identify goals together. From there, each session usually starts with a check-in on how things have been since we last met, then we explore whatever feels most present a challenge, a pattern, a feeling, a relationship. We might talk through something from your week, connect it to bigger patterns, and practice a skill or reframe a thought before wrapping up. Over time, sessions build on each other, but you're always in the driver's seat regarding what we focus on.

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Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Sol Health

Education and training

SUNY Old Westbury, Master's in Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1871413724

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Is Shavani Mercedes accepting new patients?

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What practice does Shavani Mercedes work with?

Shavani Mercedes works with Sol Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Shavani Mercedes?

Shavani Mercedes frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Shavani Mercedes on their profile.