About Roberto
Roberto Chia is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. He helps people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD, and feelings of abandonment or isolation. Roberto uses a collaborative style.
He does not come in with all the answers. Instead he works alongside people to identify what matters, set small goals, and try realistic steps that fit everyday life.
How Roberto works
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. He listens for strengths and options, then helps people test new ways of thinking and behaving. Practical tools and short experiments are used when useful, and discussions about feelings and connection are also part of the work.
His practice draws on several approaches, including attachment-based ideas about relationships, client-centered methods that follow the person’s lead, and cognitive behavioral techniques that target unhelpful thoughts and actions. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies are added when someone needs clearer direction or extra motivation. Roberto has 15 years of experience working in mental health.
He offers services in English and Spanish and conducts sessions online by video, phone, chat, or text. Getting started means answering a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session that fits the person’s availability. People reach out to him for practical coping skills, help navigating life changes, or support after painful losses.
The emphasis is steady, respectful work that helps people make small, useful changes over time.
Roberto lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
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.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
Approaches and Online Care That Fit Your Schedule
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand connection, closeness, and how they relate to others. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead; it creates space to talk and be heard without pressure. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, identifies unhelpful thoughts and tests practical behavior changes to reduce anxiety and lift mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made. That way the approach aligns with what the person wants to achieve rather than being fixed from the start.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversations and seeing nonverbal cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or when a simpler check-in is needed. Chat and text formats allow shorter, frequent check-ins and can fit into busy schedules. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, family, and other commitments.
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