Roberto Chia, LMHC

Roberto Chia is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. He supports people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges like addiction or ADHD. He also focuses on feelings of abandonment, isolation, and low self-esteem.

He takes a collaborative, down-to-earth approach. Sessions begin with a clear look at what is worrying you now. Together he and the client set simple, realistic goals and pick practical steps to try between meetings. He aims to offer steady emotional support while helping people build coping skills they can use outside sessions.

His work draws from cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that keep problems going. He also uses attachment-based and client-centered methods to understand how past relationships shape present feelings. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies help move toward concrete change when motivation feels stuck.

Roberto has about 15 years of experience in mental health care and has helped people from a range of backgrounds. He speaks English and Spanish, and he explains concepts in plain language so people can try tools right away. He believes clients bring strengths and that therapy is a team effort.

In sessions he listens without judgment and tests small changes that are easy to measure. That way people can see what works, adjust as needed, and build confidence tackling bigger goals over time.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Roberto uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients spot and rework unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. This approach helps with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical exercises and brief experiments that can be practiced between sessions. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns of closeness and trust, which is useful for intimacy and relationship struggles.

He also uses client-centered techniques that focus on listening, reflecting, and building rapport so clients feel heard. Deciding which approaches to use is a shared process. He will collaborate with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress is seen.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and practicing communication skills. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier on busy days. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, frequent tracking of moods, and quick support between meetings. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into everyday life while keeping the focus on measurable steps and steady progress.