Aisha E Merced
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
McKinney, TX 75070
Let's Connect (972) 236-5012
Life can be tough, but having the right support can transform your journey. Aisha is here to be that transformative force for you. From a low-income, first-generation background herself, she knows firsthand the profound impact one caring individual can have. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas, she's dedicated to improving mental health and well-being. Aisha earned her Bachelor’s in Nursing in 2008 and her Master’s in Social Work in 2014 from the University of Alaska Anchorage. Her career began in Child Welfare, providing case management and therapy to adolescents and young adults in foster care with mental health needs.
Aisha serves as a School Counselor at a private Catholic high school, where she creates a safe space for students to navigate issues like grief, conflicts, anxiety, and depression. She also used her expertise to a psychiatric hospital, offering group/individual therapy to adolescents and adults, meeting clients with empathy as they face challenges.
Specializing in areas such as abuse, assault, PTSD, adoption and foster care issues, and adjustment disorders, Aisha is committed to making a positive impact in every life she touches. Passionate, empathetic, and driven, she's dedicated to helping you find your way through life's challenges, ensuring you never face them alone.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Aisha E Merced now - (972) 236-5012
Let's Connect (972) 236-5012
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $90
- Pay by American Express, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Email me or call with questions - (972) 236-5012
Aisha E Merced
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 69245 Aisha E Merced
- In Practice for 10 Years
- License: LCSW - New York State Education Department 088094-1 / 2022
- Membership with National Association of Social Workers 886857164 / 2021
- Attended University of Alaska Anchorage, Masters in Social Work, Graduated 2014
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Adoption
- Body Positivity
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Stonebridge Independent Counseling Center
McKinney, TX 75070
(972) 236-5012Email me
Additional Location
New York, NY 10028
(972) 236-5012Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
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Aisha E Merced
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S