Robert Sena (he/him)

My Approach to Helping

Robert initially draws upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support clients in developing more effective thought patterns and behavioral skills. As clients establish a foundation of insight and stability, Robert incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Choice Theory to explore identity, purpose, and direction. His approach is rooted in constructivist theory—acknowledging ego development and early conditioning—while working collaboratively with clients to construct new beliefs, patterns, and possibilities. Throughout the process, Robert integrates Lifespan Integration therapy to maintain a macro perspective, helping clients identify and shift conditioned responses through gentle, structured awareness. When the therapeutic relationship has cultivated sufficient safety and interpersonal readiness, he incorporates Gestalt and Existential therapies to explore meaning, embodiment, and the human condition more deeply.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Prior to joining The Path Center, Robert worked in both outpatient and inpatient settings, including facilitating DBT and CBT groups and supporting individuals recovering from substance use. He has also worked in private practice and provides therapy to individuals aged 15 and older. In addition to his clinical work, Robert has studied traditional healing modalities. He trained under Dr. David Winston at The Center for Herbal Studies and with 7Song at the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine. He is also a certified yoga instructor and has taught yoga, bodywork, and herbal medicine in community settings. Robert was trained in Jin Shin Jyutsu and Actaline Therapy by the late Laurie Bechler—an energy-based modality drawing from Japanese meridian systems. In his personal life, Robert enjoys playing music, caring for animals, being in nature, and exploring unexplored trails.