- Calm nonjudgmental space
- Practical coping skills
- Evidence-based approach
About Robert
Robert Hendel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and struggles with self-esteem. He also provides support for trauma and abuse, and for people experiencing panic disorder and panic attacks. He emphasizes a calm, nonjudgmental space where feelings and thoughts can be talked through openly.
He approaches therapy as a collaborative process. He works with clients to identify practical steps and coping strategies that fit their daily lives. Sessions focus on clear goals, learning skills to manage symptoms, and building the confidence to handle difficult moments.
With ten years of professional experience, Robert draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide his work. He aims to help people notice patterns, try small changes, and measure progress over time. He encourages regular check-ins so adjustments can be made as needs change.
Robert sees therapy as a place to practice new ways of responding to stress and relationships. He pays attention to life-stage concerns like aging and chronic illness when they matter to the person in front of him. He also addresses issues such as attachment, money and financial stress, mood disorders, and social anxiety.
People seeking help are invited to take a first step when they feel ready. Robert supports clients through grief, isolation, motivation struggles, smoking or vaping cessation, and questions about life purpose. His style is straightforward, warm, and focused on practical change.
How evidence-based techniques fit into online care
Robert uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions, focusing on methods that help reduce anxiety and improve coping. One approach emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns to ease symptoms and manage panic attacks. Another approach teaches step-by-step skills for breathing, grounding, and behavioral experiments that reduce avoidance and build tolerance to distress.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to test approaches, notice what helps, and adapt the plan based on goals and preferences. Clients and therapist decide together which skills to practice between sessions and how to track progress.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel time, and schedule shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in the environments where they struggle, which can speed up real-world progress.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Robert commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem difficulties. Additional focuses include panic disorder and panic attacks, chronic pain and illness, mood disorders, and social anxiety.
What is his therapy style like?
His approach is collaborative and straightforward. He aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space and to teach practical coping skills that fit everyday life.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of mood and stress-related concerns.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling steps.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.