- Strengths based
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Practical tools
About Armando
Armando Severino is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, and relationship concerns. He speaks English and Spanish and brings eight years of clinical experience to sessions. Armando aims to meet each person where they are and build on everyday strengths to handle hard moments.
His work blends practical skills and client-centered listening. He often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Motivational Interviewing is used to help people clarify what matters and find internal reasons to change.
Armando pays attention to patterns that show up around addiction, codependency, and control issues. He also supports people dealing with trauma, compassion fatigue, and challenges tied to adoption or caregiving. In sessions he helps people break problems into manageable steps and practice new habits between meetings.
People can expect a straightforward, collaborative style. The therapist invites questions and adapts tools to what feels most useful. Progress is usually attempted through short, practical exercises and checking what works.
Background-wise, Armando holds the LMHC credential, which indicates his role as a licensed mental health counselor in New York. He has worked across a range of concerns including depression, intimacy-related issues, and fatherhood matters. He encourages prospective clients to consider what they hope to change before a first meeting.
How his approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice what truly matters and take small actions toward those values even when feelings are hard. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions because it emphasizes living a meaningful life rather than eliminating every uncomfortable feeling.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sessions often include identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety, improve mood, or change habits.
Motivational Interviewing centers on listening and gentle questioning to help people find their own reasons to change. It is frequently used when facing addictive behaviors or when someone feels stuck about making life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and try methods that match those concerns. Decisions about techniques are made together and adjusted over time based on what helps.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use quieter surroundings or turn off video when that feels better, depending on available session types.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist focus on?
He works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, grief, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue.
What is the general therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. The focus is on identifying strengths, trying practical tools, and adjusting approaches to what helps most.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with people facing a range of concerns including trauma and substance issues.
What credential and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds the LMHC credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients accepted for sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.