Profile / United States
Armando Severino, LMHC
New York
LMHC - Anxiety and Trauma focused
See online therapy options- CBT informed methods
- ACT and motivational work
- English and Spanish
About Armando
Armando Severino is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with eight years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and self-esteem issues, and related challenges. Armando speaks English and Spanish and offers practical, skills-focused therapy for everyday problems.
He uses cognitive behavioral approaches to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, and motivational interviewing to support change. Sessions are collaborative and focus on specific goals and steps people can try between meetings.
Armando often helps people cope with major life changes, caregiver stress, codependency, post-traumatic stress, and issues around fatherhood and adoption. He also works with concerns like compassion fatigue, isolation, and control issues. His work includes support for those dealing with domestic violence histories and recovery from substance problems.
In sessions he emphasizes concrete strategies - thought records, behavioral experiments, values-based actions, and brief motivational conversations. He helps people identify strengths and small habits they can change to reduce distress. Progress is tracked with short-term goals and regular check-ins.
People can expect direct, organized sessions that balance problem-solving with attention to feelings. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to outline goals and next steps.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Armando commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot patterns in thinking and behavior and try small experiments to change them. CBT is practical and goal oriented, so it often focuses on specific skills like tracking thoughts, testing beliefs, and changing routines.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps in line with those values. ACT emphasizes accepting difficult feelings while committing to concrete actions that reflect personal priorities.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He discusses options with each client and picks methods based on current needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape the session focus and the tools used between meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports people who prefer to work without being on camera or who need a lower-bandwidth option for sessions.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He commonly works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and self-esteem concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses structured, practical approaches that focus on changing thoughts and habits. Sessions mix skills practice, short experiments, and planning between meetings.
What is his background and experience?
He holds an LMHC credential and has eight years of professional experience providing mental health care in New York.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is based in New York and is licensed as an LMHC in New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session to set goals and plan next steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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