- CBT strategies
- Skills from DBT
- Narrative work
About Chance
Chance Olivas is a New York LMHC with three years of clinical practice supporting adults with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, motivation, and self-esteem concerns. He is based in New York and offers therapy in English for people who want practical help managing mood and life changes.
Chance works with common struggles like depression, social anxiety, and isolation. He also helps with communication problems, forgiveness, and feelings of guilt and shame. Sessions focus on clear steps you can try between meetings rather than abstract ideas.
In session he blends approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy to help people notice patterns and reframe stories they tell about themselves. He may also use tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to teach coping skills and set concrete goals. Internal Family Systems ideas can come into play when people want to better understand different parts of themselves.
Chance has experience helping adults, college-age students, and athletes. He keeps language straightforward and works with clients on specific, manageable changes. Sessions often include skill practice, short-term goal setting, and review of progress.
People who seek him out are usually looking for direct strategies to reduce worrying, rebuild confidence, or navigate a big life change. If someone feels weighed down by guilt or shame, he helps them look at what those feelings mean and what small steps feel possible next.
How his approaches translate to online work
Chance commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy in session. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving, which can help with anxiety, mood, and guilt. Narrative Therapy helps people examine the stories they tell about themselves and find different, less damaging meanings in those stories.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals and preferences with each person and suggest which methods to try together. That collaborative decision-making can shift as progress is tracked and needs change.
The original biography does not list specific online formats. Confirm the session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce commuting time. In practical terms this helps people keep momentum while balancing work, school, or training commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, mood difficulties, and coaching around life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and loneliness.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, goal-oriented approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy alongside narrative and parts-based work. Sessions emphasize skills practice and concrete steps you can try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of clinical experience working with adults, college-age students, and athletes. That experience informs his focus on clear strategies and short-term goals.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are offered for sessions?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video or other formats are available.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.