Roberto Chia

Roberto Chia is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage anger, stress, anxiety, and related struggles. He blends practical support with steady listening to help people feel understood and find clearer ways forward. He works in English and Spanish and practices in New York as an LMHC.

Roberto draws on straightforward, goal-focused methods. He and the client set clear goals, talk through immediate problems, and try small steps to see what helps. Sessions focus on real-life changes people can use between meetings.

He favors approaches that center on relationships and on how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. That means looking at patterns that developed long ago, noticing how current thinking keeps problems going, and testing new choices in everyday life. Motivational techniques are used when people want help finding reasons and energy to change.

Roberto frames the work as a collaboration. He does not give advice every session. Instead he supports each person to use their own strengths and experience to find workable solutions.

Over 15 years in the field, he has helped people facing grief, trauma, addictions, intimacy and relationship concerns, parenting strain, career stress, and feelings of isolation or abandonment. He aims to make sessions practical, calm, and focused on what matters most to the client.

People interested in starting are encouraged to consider what they hope to change and to be ready to set small, measurable steps. Sessions emphasize clear goals, steady feedback, and real-world practice.

How his approaches guide online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and trust. It helps people see why they react strongly in close relationships and find new ways to connect that feel safer.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on being heard and respected. The therapist follows the client's concerns, mirrors their experience, and supports self-directed solutions for problems like anger, grief, or stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice thoughts that fuel strong feelings and then test new ways of thinking and acting. It is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. This means adjusting techniques over time and checking what actually helps.

For practical matters, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between commitments. Some approaches lend themselves to homework and brief between-session experiments, which can be easier to track in online formats. Discuss scheduling and session rhythm up front so therapy fits day-to-day needs.