How Roberto works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Roberto
Roberto Chia is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people work through stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and relationship concerns. He practices in New York and offers sessions in English and Spanish. His approach centers on practical steps and steady support rather than quick fixes.
Roberto listens with attention and treats people as partners in the work. He focuses on identifying what feels most urgent, setting clear goals, and trying simple strategies that fit everyday life.
Background and approach
Sessions move at a steady pace and aim to build skills the person can use between meetings. He uses a mix of methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking, Attachment-Based ideas to understand relationship patterns, and Client-Centered techniques to follow the client's lead. These tools are used to reduce intense reactions, improve communication, and manage setbacks more easily.
With 15 years in the field as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Roberto has supported people through trauma, addiction, career shifts, and feelings of isolation. He avoids one-size-fits-all plans and instead adapts methods to each person’s situation and goals. People who choose him typically want clear steps, straightforward conversation, and practical coping tools.
He encourages collaboration and gradual progress while helping clients build confidence in their own problem-solving abilities.
What Roberto works with
Everything Roberto lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Roberto's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Isolation / loneliness
Approaches Roberto lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online care
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions. Online sessions can use this approach to spot repeating themes in relationships and practice new ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It works well over video or phone for learning concrete coping skills and tracking progress between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and comfort level. That might mean starting with solution-focused steps, then adding CBT or attachment ideas as progress continues.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and practicing communication skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text messaging allow for brief check-ins, written reflections, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while working with a licensed professional.
Questions people ask about Roberto
What issues does Roberto help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, ADHD and related problems like abandonment and loneliness.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He works collaboratively and follows the client's lead while offering practical steps. Sessions aim to identify goals and try straightforward strategies that can be used between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years working in mental health counseling, supporting people through a variety of life challenges and emotional struggles.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.