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Chance Olivas, LMHC
New York
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Skill building
- Communication work
About Chance
Chance Olivas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with three years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching. He works with adults and college-age students and has experience supporting athletes.
Chance uses clear, practical methods to address everyday problems. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and adjust behaviors. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems to offer different ways of understanding problems.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Topics often include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, mood concerns, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia. He focuses on specific skills people can try between sessions.
Clients can expect a mix of talking, practical exercises, and skill-building. Chance helps people set small, manageable steps toward clearer routines and steadier mood. He pays attention to motivation and confidence when people struggle to act on goals.
He practices in New York and offers services in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online booking flow.
How CBT and related approaches guide online sessions
Chance commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep stress and anxiety active. CBT focuses on practical steps such as experimenting with new behaviors and testing beliefs to see what actually helps. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when strong feelings get in the way of daily life. Narrative Therapy is used to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships so they can consider alternative perspectives.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Chance will discuss goals and preferences and help decide which methods to try first. That collaboration means methods can be adjusted as needs change and progress is reviewed together.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to be on camera for every meeting. These practical benefits help people keep consistent contact with a licensed professional while trying new skills and strategies.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching. Additional areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and mood concerns.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
He uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. This often means setting small behavioral experiments and practicing new thinking patterns between meetings.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He holds an LMHC credential and has three years of clinical experience working with adults, college-age students, and athletes. His work emphasizes practical skills and goal-focused sessions.
Where does he practice and what credential does he hold?
He practices in New York and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Check the booking flow for current pricing details.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the system.
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