Therapist profile
Robert Barrett, LCSW
Florida
Florida LCSW - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / sw4321
- NPI1386667509
- Experience32 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- Family communication issues
About Robert
Robert Barrett is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 32 years of experience. He works with adults on anger, stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, addictions, and related issues like sleep problems and intimacy matters.
He earned a Master of Social Work from Florida International University and has post-graduate training in clinical sexology. His background includes roles as clinical director of an employee assistance program and program director for a human services organization. He also spent a decade as a student behavioral health counselor at a college campus.
In sessions he uses a solution-focused, strength-based style to help people move from where they are toward practical goals. That means identifying current resources and small changes that make a difference. He also pulls in cognitive-behavioral techniques to spot thought patterns that feed stress, anger, or low mood.
Robert describes his work as practical and goal-oriented. Conversations often center on clearer communication, impulse control, and rebuilding routine or sleep. He also helps people sort through family of origin issues, blended family challenges, divorce and separation impacts, and concerns about intimacy or sexual functioning.
His long experience includes work with trauma-related concerns such as post-traumatic stress and panic, as well as mood disorders, OCD-related issues, and problems with isolation or life purpose. People who want straightforward, action-focused sessions find his approach direct and focused.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Robert uses solution-focused brief therapy to help clients identify small, practical steps that change everyday behavior. That approach concentrates on current resources and short-term goals, which can be useful for anger, stress, and communication troubles.He also applies cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques to track the thoughts and beliefs that contribute to anger and anxiety. CBT-based exercises often include identifying automatic thoughts, testing them, and practicing alternative responses to reduce reactivity.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals, preferences, and life situation rather than insisting on one fixed method.
Confirm the session formats before booking because the biography does not list explicit options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Ask about session length and whether phone or video is used when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of anger-related issues does he address?
He helps people managing snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and problems with impulse control. Anger is listed among many concerns he works with.
What is his general approach in session?
He uses a strength-based, solution-focused approach combined with cognitive-behavioral techniques. That means setting practical goals and examining thought patterns that keep problems going.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 32 years of clinical experience, including leadership roles in employee assistance and human services programs and college behavioral health counseling.
What credential and location apply to his practice?
He is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in Florida.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Check the platform or contact the service to learn how sessions are arranged.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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