- Straightforward guidance
- Evidence-based techniques
- Focus on goals
About Roberta
Roberta Davis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and a wide range of life challenges. She speaks English and brings 12 years of professional experience to her work. Her style emphasizes straightforward support and practical steps people can use day to day.
Roberta draws on past roles as a school counselor, social worker, primary therapist, and psychology professor. That mix shapes how she approaches concerns like family conflict, parenting questions, relationship strains, grief, and identity issues. She aims to make sessions a space where clients can speak openly without judgment.
In sessions she focuses on building goals that fit each person's life. Conversations tend to cover coping skills, communication strategies, and ways to manage strong emotions. Roberta encourages small, manageable changes that add up over time.
She also works with people navigating adoption and foster care topics, chronic illness and pain, immigration-related stress, and multicultural concerns. Her background includes supporting those dealing with compulsions, mood disorders, and grief-related situations.
Roberta emphasizes collaboration: she listens, offers options, and adjusts approaches based on what helps. She views therapy as a step-by-step process where the client’s priorities lead the way.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Roberta uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear goals and practical skills. One common approach she draws on helps people learn coping skills and strategies to manage anxiety and strong emotions; it involves teaching breathing, grounding, and thought-management techniques that can be practiced between sessions. Another approach emphasizes communication and problem-solving for relationship and family concerns; it focuses on identifying patterns, practicing new ways to talk, and setting achievable steps to reduce conflict.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Roberta listens to each person's goals, tries methods that fit their needs, and adjusts plans based on what proves helpful. Clients and therapist work together to decide which techniques to use and how quickly to move forward.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow sessions to continue while managing health, caregiving, or work obligations. Licensed professionals often tailor session length and homework to match everyday life so therapy can be practical and applicable.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can Roberta help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and coping with life changes. Her scope also includes issues such as addictions, ADHD, and intimacy-related concerns.
What is her general therapeutic approach or style?
Roberta works collaboratively and plainly, focusing on practical coping skills and communication strategies. Sessions prioritize client goals and manageable changes rather than jargon or theoretical talk.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 12 years of professional experience, including roles as a school counselor, social worker, primary therapist, and psychology professor. Those roles inform her practical, client-centered approach.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Roberta?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.