Therapist profile
Dr. Robert Rasp, LCSW
Missouri
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mood and anger concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Missouri / 004422
- NPI1790418499
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMissouri
About
- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
- Goal oriented
About Robert
Dr. Robert Rasp is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with 30 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, anger, and a wide range of life challenges. He does not prescribe solutions; he works with people to discover their goals and practical steps forward.
His style is straightforward and goal-oriented. He listens first, then uses a positive, solution-focused approach to move toward the life a person wants. Sessions are conversational and aimed at clear, achievable changes rather than long philosophical talks.
Dr. Rasp draws on client-centered ideas to keep the work grounded in each person’s own values. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns. For trauma-related concerns he can use emotion-focused methods and EMDR tools when appropriate.
He has worked across many concerns beyond mood and anxiety, including substance use, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, caregiving burdens, chronic pain and illness, and career strain. He also supports people facing complicated family origins, divorce or separation, and the effects of natural or human-caused disasters.
Sessions are aimed at practical skills - building better communication, managing anger, improving sleep routines, and coping strategies for difficult emotions. Dr. Rasp asks about what matters most and helps shape the steps needed to reach those goals.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps people clarify their goals and decide what changes feel right for them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical skills to change patterns that fuel anger or anxiety. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding and expressing key feelings that underlie conflict and distress.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, past attempts, and current concerns, then try methods that fit the person’s needs and preferences. Together they monitor what works and adjust the plan over time.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can fit into a lunch break, or not needing to travel saves time. Some formats use less bandwidth and are better when internet connections fluctuate. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt exercises and paperwork so skills practice is practical between sessions.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or temper issues does he address?
He works with problems like snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, simmering resentment, and anger tied to trauma or grief.
How would he approach anger in sessions?
He uses a solution-focused, client-centered style with practical CBT tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors related to anger.
How much clinical experience does he have working with these issues?
He has 30 years of professional experience helping people with stress, trauma, depression, addictions, and related concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Missouri and works from that state.
Does he offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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