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Robert Curriden

Compassionate, practical care for lasting change

LMHC New York

Experience
4 years in practice
Focus areas
Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English

About Robert

Robert Curriden is a New York licensed mental health counselor who works with people navigating trauma, mood concerns, relationship challenges, and life transitions. He draws on a mix of practical strategies and collaborative exploration to help clients build confidence, manage symptoms, and move toward more fulfilling daily living.

Background and approach

Robert emphasizes the client as the expert of their own story and looks for strengths that can be brought forward during change. With four years of professional experience as an LMHC, he blends skillful interventions with a respectful, empowering stance.

He uses evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques alongside attachment-focused and client-centered practices to tailor care to each person’s needs. Robert supports work on issues including depression, addictions, grief, sleep difficulties, ADHD, and a range of interpersonal and identity-related concerns.

His approach centers on collaboration and practical steps while attending to deeper patterns that influence how a person relates to themselves and others. He invites clients to take courageous first steps toward meaningful change and offers ongoing support as they experiment with new ways of thinking and coping.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Robert often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and practice concrete skills that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. He also draws on attachment-based ideas to explore relationship patterns and how early connections influence current emotional responses and interpersonal difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. He works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, then suggests strategies and adjustments over time so the plan fits what the client needs most in therapy.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which allows flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into work, family, or other commitments, and they allow therapists to use the same practical CBT tools and attachment-focused conversations in virtual settings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Robert commonly address?
He works with a broad range of concerns including trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, self esteem, grief, sleep issues, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and many relational or identity topics.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style combines collaborative, client-centered listening with practical, skills-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies and DBT-informed coping tools.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional work experience as a licensed mental health counselor in New York.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMHC licensed in New York with license number NY LMHC 009576 and practices from New York.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He is not accepting international clients at this time and offers services to clients located within the region he serves.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and preferences.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCodependencyFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameHearing impairedIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressTraumatic brain injuryYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English