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Online therapist

Robert Curriden

Empowering practical steps for everyday struggles

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Credentials
LMHC
Experience
4 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Robert

Robert Curriden is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on practical support for people facing life changes and emotional struggles. He works in New York and brings four years of experience to sessions. He meets clients where they are and helps them find steps forward that feel manageable.

His style is straightforward and respectful, suited for someone who wants clear guidance without complicated language. In sessions he treats concerns such as trauma and abuse, depression, low self-esteem, addictions, and stress related to career or parenting.

Background and approach

He also addresses grief, sleeping problems, ADHD, and issues linked to identity and relationships. Additional focus areas include autism and Asperger syndrome, codependency, family of origin issues, and traumatic brain injury. Robert draws on several therapy methods to shape practical, goal-oriented work.

He uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot and shift patterns of thinking. He also applies attachment-informed ideas to look at how early relationships affect current trust and closeness. Client-centered listening is part of how he builds a trusting space and helps people name their priorities.

His approach aims to empower rather than blame. Sessions often include clear steps to try between meetings and plain talk about what’s helping or getting in the way. He encourages small, steady changes and checks in on progress along the way.

Robert communicates in English and offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Getting started begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits the client’s needs.

Approaches that translate well to online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections shape trust and emotional safety today. Online work can use this approach to improve communication and closeness by practicing new ways of relating in real time. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. It is practical and often includes exercises and homework that fit well into video or text-based formats.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan if something isn’t working, so the process stays collaborative and flexible.

Online therapy offers multiple ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This variety lets people pick what fits their schedule and comfort level, whether they prefer face-to-face video or shorter check-ins by message. It can make regular sessions easier to keep and lets the therapist coach and assign practical steps between meetings.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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 Robert address?
He works with issues like trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, addictions, parenting challenges, grief, sleeping problems, ADHD, and related areas listed in his profile.
What is his general therapy style?
His approach is straightforward and supportive, mixing listening with practical steps. Sessions tend to be goal-oriented and focused on skills to try between meetings.
What background and experience does he have?
He holds a New York LMHC license and has four years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in his profile.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a New York licensed mental health counselor, NY LMHC 009576, and practices from New York.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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