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Chance Olivas

Hopeful, practical mental health care

LMHC New York

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Chance

Chance Olivas is an LMHC based in New York who centers his practice on cognitive behavioral approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, and mood concerns.

Background and approach

He draws from CBT alongside techniques from DBT and narrative therapy to create practical, skills-based plans that address thinking patterns, emotional regulation, and the stories people tell about themselves.

With three years of professional experience, he works collaboratively to tailor conversations and interventions to each client’s needs, focusing on areas such as relationships, self-esteem, coping with life changes, communication difficulties, and social anxiety. Chance also incorporates solution-focused strategies and elements of Internal Family Systems when helpful, aiming to build motivation, improve problem-solving, and reduce isolation.

Clients can expect a respectful, compassionate stance and an emphasis on actionable tools that support daily functioning and long-term growth. He invites people who are seeking support for depression, guilt and shame, forgiveness work, life purpose, or general coaching to explore what therapy could look like for them.

How Chance’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Chance uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which often leads to practical strategies for managing anxiety, stress, and mood challenges. He also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for people struggling with intense emotions or communication difficulties.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Chance will work with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, combining elements from different approaches when that best fits the presenting concerns and desired outcomes.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and allow therapy to fit into busy routines. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact, practice new skills between sessions, and access support from New York without travel time.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Chance commonly address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching, and also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is the overall therapeutic style used?
The approach is collaborative and skills-oriented, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with DBT, narrative, solution-focused, and Internal Family Systems tools to match interventions to client needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working as a licensed clinician supporting a range of concerns and life transitions.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in New York with registration NY LMHC 014856.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an appointment according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English