- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Sexual function concerns
About Robert
Robert Barrett is an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida with 32 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, sexual function and behavior issues, and other life challenges. He often helps people who are coping with career strain, parenting pressures, substance use concerns, and issues connected to attention and mood.
He earned a Master of Social Work from Florida International University and completed post-graduate work as a clinical sexologist. He has held roles as clinical director and program director in regional behavioral health organizations and spent a decade providing student behavioral health services at a college campus. He has been a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy since 2001.
In sessions he uses solution-focused brief therapy to build practical steps from where people are now toward clearer goals. He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify thought patterns that maintain distress. These approaches are applied to concerns like family of origin issues, blended family problems, and communication breakdowns.
People typically find work that focuses on immediate, usable changes alongside discussion of longer-standing patterns. Conversations cover behaviors, thoughts, and small experiments to test different ways of relating and coping. He also addresses intimacy-related concerns and issues such as infidelity or separation when they come up.
Sessions aim to be direct and goal-focused while attending to emotional material that matters in daily life. Prospective clients in Florida who want to consider therapy with him are asked to complete the site's matching steps before scheduling a first session.
How his therapy approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters to the person in front of him, helping clarify goals and priorities in straightforward terms. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behaviors that keep problems going and uses small experiments and skill practice to change them. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying practical next steps and building what already works in daily life.Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and daily routines, and adjustments are made as progress and preferences become clearer.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some formats may also be better for clients who prefer not to be on camera or who need a simpler audio-only session. The emphasis is on practical ways to integrate therapy into everyday life rather than on a particular delivery method.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, sexual function concerns, addictions, ADHD, and related problems such as communication breakdowns and blended family challenges.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a solution-focused brief approach alongside cognitive behavioral techniques. The focus is on practical steps and identifying thought patterns that contribute to distress.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 32 years of clinical experience and has worked in program and campus counseling roles during his career.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Florida and practices out of that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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