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Roberto Chia

Roberto Chia

LMHC

New York

Calm, collaborative counseling for life’s hard moments

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, New York / 008576-1
Experience
15 years
Languages
English, Spanish
Location
New York

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    • Motivational Interviewing informed
    • Bilingual English Spanish
    • Goal focused work

    About Roberto

    Roberto Chia is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and addiction-related struggles. He also supports people facing parenting strain, career transitions, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and feelings of abandonment or isolation. Roberto works with individuals in English and Spanish.

    He focuses on collaboration rather than giving all the answers. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. He listens for strengths, helps set clear goals, and uses practical strategies so people can try new ways of coping between visits.

    Roberto draws on a mix of approaches to fit each person’s needs. He often uses Motivational Interviewing to explore readiness for change and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems going. Attachment-based ideas and client-centered techniques guide how he builds trust and supports emotional exploration.

    With 15 years in the field, Roberto has worked with people from a range of backgrounds who face anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship concerns. He describes his role as a collaborator who helps people find their own solutions rather than handing down advice.

    People meet him to talk through specific problems, set and work toward realistic goals, and practice skills that can reduce distress. He encourages small, doable steps and checks progress together as therapy continues.

  2. How Roberto’s approaches translate to online therapy

    Roberto uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want to change and to build internal motivation for that change. This approach involves asking open questions, reflecting what a person says, and supporting small steps toward chosen goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot thoughts and behaviors that keep problems active and then practice different responses to reduce symptoms and improve functioning.

    Finding the right mix of approaches is a shared process. Roberto will work with each person to identify goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what is and isn’t helping. The early sessions are often focused on understanding the situation and choosing practical, achievable next steps together.

    If you prefer online work, confirm the specific session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy is more manageable. Talk with Roberto about scheduling and session length so meetings fit into everyday routines and supports progress toward your goals.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentIsolation / loneliness

    Therapeutic approaches

    Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English, Spanish

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist commonly help with?

    Roberto supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem challenges, ADHD, and related concerns such as abandonment and loneliness.

    How would you describe his therapeutic style?

    He takes a collaborative, conversational approach that respects each person’s strengths. Sessions are goal-oriented and focused on practical steps people can try between meetings.

    What is his professional background?

    Roberto has 15 years of experience in mental health counseling working with diverse clients on mood, trauma, relationship, and life-change issues.

    What credentials and location information are available?

    He holds the LMHC credential and practices in New York.

    Which languages are supported in sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

    Can international clients work with him?

    He does not accept international clients at this time.

    How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin if I want to work with him?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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