- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
About Onessa
Onessa Robertson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience. She lists anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting, grief, and ADHD among the issues she works with. She practices in Florida and accepts international clients. Sessions are conducted in English.
Robertson uses a mix of therapeutic methods to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. She focuses on practical steps that can reduce overwhelming feelings and improve daily functioning. In sessions she listens, reflects what she hears, and helps people choose small changes that match their goals.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the Gottman Method. She adapts techniques to the problem presented, whether that is grief, relationship strain, caregiver stress, or struggles with attention and impulse control. Treatment emphasizes learning skills and testing them between meetings.
Over her career she has worked locally and internationally, and has experience offering different therapeutic techniques for individuals, couples, and family-related concerns. That background informs how she blends methods depending on what someone needs to work on, including communication problems, codependency, infidelity, and family of origin issues.
Practical goals often include clearer communication, better coping with life changes, and reduced avoidance around social situations or stressful tasks. To begin, clients fill out a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to set priorities and plan next steps.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific skills to test and change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. The Gottman Method centers on practical tools for improving communication and managing relationship conflict, including exercises to strengthen connection and reduce destructive cycles.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods to try based on goals, preferences, and how someone responds in early sessions. That way the plan can be adjusted over time if a different approach seems more helpful.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people also find that starting online helps them try new skills between sessions and practice communication work in everyday settings.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida, New Jersey, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She lists stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting, ADHD, and related topics such as attachment issues and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses an eclectic, practical style that blends several methods and focuses on noticing patterns and trying small changes that match a client's goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns in local and international settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds MA LICSW and FL LCSW credentials and practices in Florida.
Do sessions take place in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.