- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Robert
Robert Barrett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 32 years of experience. He works with people facing anxiety, stress, relationship and family concerns, depression, addictions, and related issues such as sleep problems, parenting strain, and difficulties with intimacy.
He brings straightforward, practical help to sessions. He uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and respond to what matters most to the client. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thoughts that contribute to distress and on Solution-Focused Therapy to build workable steps forward.
Barrett holds a Master of Social Work from Florida International University and has post-graduate training in clinical sexology. He has served in program leadership roles including clinical director of an employee assistance program and program director for a human services foundation. He also worked as a student behavioral health counselor at a community college.
In practice he often combines brief, solution-focused work with CBT tools. That means sessions can include setting small goals, practicing skills between meetings, and reworking unhelpful thought patterns. He aims to help people manage transitions, reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life, and address relationship or family challenges.
People who prefer clear steps and practical exercises may find his approach helpful. He works with a wide range of concerns including phobias, panic symptoms, mood problems, and the effects of past trauma. Language of work is English and his practice is based in Florida.
How his approaches work for online sessions
Robert Barrett commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and following the client’s concerns so the session stays on what matters now. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical exercises to change them.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then recommend strategies to try. That process is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since format details are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when time is limited, or let someone join without travel. Therapists often adapt CBT and solution-focused tasks for remote work, such as assigning brief between-session exercises or using short skill-building check-ins to track progress.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, addictions, sleep problems, sexual function concerns, and related areas like phobias and panic symptoms.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He blends Client-Centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques to set goals and practice skills between sessions.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 32 years of clinical experience and has worked in program leadership and college-based behavioral health roles.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from Florida.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.