- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Armando
Armando Severino is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people navigate parenting challenges and related stressors. He speaks English and Spanish and works with adults to address worries about parenting, relationships, and everyday pressure. He keeps sessions straightforward and focused on practical steps parents can use right away.
Armando draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to shape his work. He emphasizes meeting people where they are and building on existing strengths.
Background and approach
In sessions he helps identify patterns that keep problems going and then practices new ways of responding. Many people seek him out for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and issues tied to trauma or substance use. He also supports those facing adoption and foster care questions, caregiver strain, codependency, and fatherhood concerns.
His approach aims to make heavy topics feel more manageable through steady, practical steps. Armando brings eight years of clinical experience in New York as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. He uses clear language and often combines techniques to suit each person’s goals.
Sessions may include skill practice, motivational conversations, and perspective shifts that build self-trust. People working with him can expect a collaborative style that balances listening with actionable guidance. He encourages small, achievable changes and follows progress over time to adjust the work as needed.
What Armando works with
Everything Armando lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Armando helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
Approaches Armando lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions that move someone toward a meaningful life, which can help with parenting stress and anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Motivational Interviewing centers on a person’s own reasons for change and can be useful for addressing addictions, ambivalence, or behavior change during life transitions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has helped or not in the past. Together they choose techniques and adjust the plan as progress is made, so the work stays relevant and manageable.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and practicing skills. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is preferred. Live chat and text messaging can fit quick updates, daily coaching, or times when writing feels easier than speaking. These options aim to make care more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Armando
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma-related concerns, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and related areas such as caregiver stress and fatherhood issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a collaborative, down-to-earth approach that focuses on practical steps. Sessions combine listening with skill practice and motivational conversation to help people make steady changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working in mental health settings and brings that background into his counseling work in New York.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and practices in New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different communication needs and schedules.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on availability.
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