Merrie Bartlett

Merrie Bartlett is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with 23 years of experience in New York. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, and life changes. People often come when they feel stuck, unsure what comes next, or unsettled after big transitions.

Merrie focuses on practical steps that reduce day-to-day distress. She helps people identify what gets in the way of calm and then tests ways to change those patterns. Conversations are plain and direct, with attention to routines, relationships, and behavior that keep problems going.

She brings an eclectic set of evidence-based techniques and adjusts them to fit what each person needs. That means mixing approaches and trying what helps in the moment rather than sticking to one method.

Merrie also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and workplace issues. She works with people dealing with midlife questions and concerns about life purpose.

Sessions emphasize concrete skills for coping and clearer decision making. Clients and Merrie set goals together and track small changes that reduce anxiety and increase a sense of steadiness. The aim is not to promise a specific outcome, but to find workable steps that make daily life easier.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Merrie uses an eclectic set of evidence-based techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building coping skills. One common approach she draws on is short-term skills work that teaches practical ways to reduce anxiety and manage stress, such as breath work, pacing daily routines, and simple behavior changes that lower tension. Another approach emphasizes problem-solving and communication work to improve interactions at home and at work and to reduce repeated conflicts or misunderstandings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Merrie collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, testing what helps and adjusting as needed. The process is conversational and goal-focused rather than method-driven, so clients can see which strategies are a good fit for their life.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins during a work break. If you prefer a shorter session or a phone check-in because of bandwidth or camera limits, discuss that when you schedule to see what is possible.