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Manolita Fenn

Experienced LCSW focused on practical change

LCSW New York

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages
English
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About Manolita

Manolita Fenn is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of practice based in New York.

Background and approach

She has spent her career supporting people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, addiction, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

Her work also includes hospice and end-of-life counseling, and she brings long experience working with families, children, and couples alongside a strong background in serious mental illness. She practices from a cognitive-behavioral framework, emphasizing both insight and practical change.

Manolita views learning about patterns of thought and behavior as the first step, and she encourages concrete skills and small adjustments that clients can apply between sessions. She often invites clients to try targeted homework tasks to track progress and identify what still needs attention.

Her style centers on meeting people where they are while treating everyone with dignity and respect, and she holds a clear belief that individuals have the capacity to change. Prospective clients are invited to connect and discuss their goals and needs before beginning work together.

Practical CBT and Flexible Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against daily experiences, then building concrete skills to change behaviors and emotional responses; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many coping challenges. Manolita emphasizes applying what is learned in sessions to real life, often suggesting brief homework tasks that help clients notice gains and keep momentum between meetings.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process. She works with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and the types of strategies that feel most useful, and adjusts recommendations over time so the plan fits each person's needs and pace.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills in the context of daily life, and fit therapy into a busy routine while working with a licensed professional based in New York.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, addiction, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes, plus hospice and end-of-life counseling.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her approach is grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy, combining insight into thought patterns with practical behavior change and suggested homework to help clients apply skills between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience working with families, children, couples, and people living with significant mental health concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in New York; her license number is NY LCSW 041051.
Does she work in other languages or accept clients internationally?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Hospice and end-of-life counseling

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English