- Strengths focused
- Practical skills
- Collaborative approach
About Robert
Robert Curriden is a licensed mental health counselor based in New York who helps people facing depression, trauma, low self-esteem, addiction, and related challenges. He speaks plain, direct language and centers conversations on each person's strengths and goals. He invites clients to set the pace and focus of therapy while offering steady support through change.
Robert views each person as the expert on their own life. He uses that perspective to build a respectful, collaborative relationship. He encourages people to notice small strengths and to try practical steps that fit their daily life.
His work draws on client-centered methods that emphasize listening and empathy. He also weaves in tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to address unhelpful thought patterns, emotion regulation, and skill-building. Attachment-based ideas inform his approach to relationships and patterns formed in early life.
Sessions typically focus on clear goals like improving sleep, managing mood swings, reducing addictive behavior, or coping with grief and life changes. Robert also supports people navigating identity questions, parenting strain, career decisions, and compassion fatigue.
With four years of clinical experience and a New York LMHC credential, he aims to make therapy practical and understandable. He encourages small, steady steps and helps people build skills that carry into everyday life.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following each person's lead to help them feel heard and understood. It can help when someone needs a steady, respectful space to sort thoughts and choices.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to change patterns that cause distress. It often helps with depression, anxiety, sleep issues, and managing mood shifts.
Attachment-based ideas pay attention to how early relationships influence current patterns and can be useful for improving how someone relates to others and handles strong emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what is helpful. This is a team process where the client's preferences guide decisions.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce time spent traveling, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use tools learned in sessions in their daily routines. Ask about the specific formats available when you schedule so you can pick what works best for you.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with people on trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, addictions, grief, sleep problems, anger, ADHD, and related issues.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a client-centered style that emphasizes listening and collaboration, and combines it with skill-based tools to address thoughts and emotions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional work experience as a licensed clinician in New York.
What credential and location should I know about?
He holds an LMHC credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.