Rita Mercante(She/Her/Hers)

Rita Mercante is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Midtown East, Manhattan with expertise in mood and anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and borderline personality disorder (BPD). She works closely with her clients to help them develop sustainable coping skills, de-escalate distressing emotions, and become more mindful of the present moment. She is passionate about supporting clients as they manage the emotional impact of navigating major life transitions.

Rita is committed to empowering her clients to overcome self-doubt while cultivating compassion for themselves. Her approach is skills- and evidence-based, rooted in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Rita welcomes young adults, adults, and parents to her practice, where she is excited to help them explore their emotions and work toward practical goals. Her office is located two blocks from the Lexington Avenue 53rd Street subway station.