Armando Severino, LMHC - Therapist in New York

About Armando

Armando Severino is a licensed mental health counselor based in New York who focuses on practical help for parents and people facing family challenges. He speaks English and Spanish and uses clear, straightforward support to address stress, anxiety, grief, and parenting concerns. He aims to meet people where they are and build on strengths to handle daily pressures.

Armando blends several approaches rather than relying on one model. He draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to create a flexible plan.

Background and approach

That means sessions often include identifying patterns of thinking, practicing small behavior changes, and clarifying what matters most to each person. In sessions he emphasizes collaboration and practical skills. Conversations can focus on coping strategies, routines that reduce overwhelm, or ways to improve communication at home.

He also addresses topics such as addiction, trauma, self-esteem, fatherhood issues, and caregiver stress when they affect family life. Armando has eight years of professional experience and holds the LMHC credential, license number NY LMHC 011513. He works with issues related to adoption and foster care, codependency, domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, and men’s concerns among other areas.

He adapts tools to fit each person's situation rather than applying a single fixed method. People who choose his practice can expect a calm, directed approach that focuses on small, usable steps. Sessions aim to reduce confusion and increase clarity about next actions.

The overall goal is to help parents and adults find steadier footing while navigating life changes and family stresses.

Approaches that translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clarify personal values and small actions that align with those values. It’s useful when life changes or parenting stresses leave someone unsure what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to reduce anxiety or low mood. It often includes simple exercises to practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your situation. If one way does not feel right, the plan can be adjusted to match your needs and preferences in a collaborative way.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility around busy family schedules. These formats make it easier to fit shorter check-ins or regular weekly sessions without travel. They also allow follow-up between meetings and more options for connecting when time is limited.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting and family-related concerns along with trauma, addictions, intimacy issues, and self-esteem.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a flexible, collaborative style that emphasizes meeting clients where they are and teaching practical skills for daily life.

How long has he been practicing?

He has eight years of professional experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, with license number NY LMHC 011513, practicing in New York.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs and billing handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 8 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English, Spanish

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