About Roberto
Roberto Ascenzi is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in New York with seven years of experience. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, intimacy concerns, parenting struggles, and boosting self-esteem. Roberto aims to meet people where they are and speak plainly about what matters to them.
He approaches work with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Conversations and plans are shaped around each person's needs instead of using a one-size-fits-all script.
How Roberto works
Sessions focus on real-life skills people can try between meetings to reduce anxiety and manage daily stress. Roberto pays attention to relationship and intimacy questions and to the challenges of parenting. He also helps people who wrestle with control issues, forgiveness, life purpose, men's issues, sexuality, social anxiety and phobia, and workplace problems.
When someone brings multiple concerns, he helps sort priorities and set achievable goals. His style is straightforward and collaborative. He listens first, clarifies what matters most, and then suggests steps to move forward.
Many sessions include problem-solving, emotional processing, and practice of new ways to respond to difficult situations. Starting therapy can feel hard, and Roberto acknowledges that step. He works with each person to make the process manageable, pacing progress to match comfort and needs.
What Roberto works with
The areas below are the ones Roberto selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Roberto uses evidence-based techniques focused on clear skills and real-world practice. One approach centers on teaching practical coping skills for stress and anxiety, such as breathing, grounding, and step-by-step plans to manage overwhelming moments. These techniques help people regain control during high-stress times.Another common focus is on building confidence and improving relationships through guided conversation and behavior changes. This work often includes rehearsing new ways to communicate and setting small goals to test different responses in daily life. It can help with intimacy concerns, social anxiety, and workplace interactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Roberto will discuss options, listen to what matters most, and tailor methods to match each person's goals and preferences. He treats the process as collaborative and adjusts plans as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is good for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick support, brief check-ins, and ongoing problem-solving between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy schedules.
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