Chance Olivas

Chance Olivas is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York who uses practical, goal-focused methods to help people manage stress and anxiety. He draws on several therapeutic approaches to support clearer thinking, better emotional regulation, and steadier day-to-day coping.

Chance has three years of clinical experience working with adults, college-age students, and athletes. He listens without judgment and adapts conversations to each person’s needs. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and on skills that can be used right away.

He often helps people work through relationship strain, low self-esteem, life transitions, and challenges with motivation. He also supports those dealing with guilt, shame, forgiveness, mood concerns, and social anxiety. Isolation and loneliness are listed among his focus areas and are addressed through practical strategies and connection-building work.

Chance blends cognitive and narrative approaches with solution-focused techniques to set small, achievable goals. He also uses strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Internal Family Systems when helpful. The result is a mix of short-term tools and deeper conversations about patterns and values.

People who choose Chance can expect straightforward language and a respectful tone. He encourages clients to set the pace and to bring real life issues into sessions. To begin, clients complete the site's matching process and schedule according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Chance commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in his work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors to find practical ways to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, concrete steps and short-term goals to build momentum and solve immediate problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean trying a few strategies and keeping what helps most.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows regular work on skills between meetings and keeps momentum when life gets hectic. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus to what works best for daily routines and responsibilities.