Manolita Fenn, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 30 years in practice

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

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 041051 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1548380306 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 30
Languages: English

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About Manolita

Manolita Fenn is a licensed clinical social worker with about 30 years of practice in New York. She draws on long experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and major life changes. She also supports those facing relationship and family strains and provides counseling related to hospice and end-of-life concerns.

Her work centers on cognitive behavioral techniques that link thoughts, feelings, and actions. She aims to move beyond insight so clients can try new behaviors and ways of thinking.

Background and approach

She commonly suggests simple exercises or short assignments to practice between sessions and notices progress through small, concrete steps. Sessions are collaborative and start from each person's current situation. She treats people with dignity and respect and adapts pace and goals to what feels realistic for the client.

That practical tone helps when dealing with anger, bipolar mood shifts, or trauma recovery. Her decades of experience include work with family dynamics, parenting stress, and relationship difficulties. She brings direct language and toolbox-style strategies for common issues like low self-esteem, coping after loss, and addictive behaviors.

People who prefer a straightforward, skill-focused approach tend to fit well with her style. She uses clear explanations and actionable steps so clients can test changes between meetings. The goal is steady improvement over time, guided by what matters most to the individual.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Manolita lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Hospice and end-of-life counseling

Approaches Manolita names

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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Online support

How CBT and Online Care Work Together

Manolita uses cognitive behavioral therapy to connect thoughts, emotions, and actions. CBT breaks problems into manageable parts and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

She often pairs CBT with homework-style practice. Clients try small exercises between sessions to test new coping strategies and notice what helps. That hands-on work makes online formats effective because it keeps momentum between appointments.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they adjust techniques and pace so therapy fits the client’s life and needs.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and demonstrations of CBT techniques. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick updates, mood tracking, and brief homework review. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep regular contact between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar concerns, parenting stress, and coping with life changes. Hospice and end-of-life counseling are also listed areas of focus.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is practical and grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy. She emphasizes changing thoughts and behaviors and often assigns short exercises to practice between sessions.

What is her background and experience?

She has about 30 years of experience working in mental health and related settings. That history includes work with family dynamics, parenting concerns, and serious mental illness.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LCSW credential and practices in New York.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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