- Focus on stress relief
- Simple practical steps
- Ten years experience
About Robert
Robert Hendel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with ten years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. He aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported.
He keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. He creates an open space where clients can share thoughts and feelings without judgment. He focuses on practical steps that fit into everyday life, helping people build small habits that add up over time.
His work also addresses related concerns such as panic, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, loneliness, and struggles with life purpose and money. He supports people facing chronic illness, pain, aging issues, and attachment or communication problems. This range means conversations can move between coping strategies and longer-term goals.
Sessions tend to focus on what a person needs right now. Robert listens for patterns, offers reflections, and suggests exercises to try between meetings. Progress is tracked in simple, concrete ways so people can see what’s changing.
People who reach out will complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability. The process is framed as a collaborative effort to help someone find clearer direction and more consistent well-being.
How evidence-based techniques fit into online care
Robert lists evidence-based therapeutic techniques as the basis for his work. One common approach used in this type of practice focuses on coping skills for anxiety and stress. That involves learning short, practical strategies to manage symptoms in daily life and reduce panic or worry when it rises. Another typical approach helps people process trauma and grief through paced conversations and grounding skills aimed at reducing distress and improving day-to-day functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the collaboration. The therapist will discuss a person’s needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend techniques to try together. Over several sessions the plan can be adjusted based on what helps most, with the client’s input steering the process.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and maintaining continuity of care when travel or relocation would otherwise interrupt progress. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to balance appointments with work and family commitments and to continue therapy without long gaps.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like panic, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is conversational and practical. Sessions focus on open listening, reflection, and exercises people can try between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has ten years of professional experience working with a range of mood and stress-related concerns in New York.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.