- Collaborative approach
- Practical skills
- Longstanding experience
About Robert
Robert Burke is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Ohio with 30 years of practice. He speaks plainly and works in a collaborative way with people who are juggling stress, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and life transitions.
He draws on straightforward conversation, practical education, and gentle guidance to help clients make sense of what they are facing. Sessions tend to focus on building skills, looking at patterns that get in the way, and finding small changes that can make daily life more manageable. He also supports those dealing with caregiver strain, aging and geriatric concerns, hospice or end-of-life matters, and issues around attachment and intimacy.
Across a long career, Robert has worked in hospitals, rehab settings, dialysis units, and in the community. That range of experience informs a flexible approach that can fit different life situations and health needs. He aims to provide clear explanations and resources alongside talk therapy.
His methods include client-centered conversations that prioritize the person's goals, cognitive behavioral techniques for addressing thoughts and behaviors, and elements from dialectical behavior and emotionally-focused approaches when emotion regulation and relationships are central. He also uses psychodynamic ideas to explore longer-standing patterns when helpful.
If you want a pragmatic, collaborative therapist who offers experience with a wide variety of real-world settings, Robert may be a good match. To begin, follow the site's process to match and schedule a first appointment.
How Robert’s approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's goals and priorities. It focuses on listening, reflecting, and shaping sessions around what matters most to the person, which helps when sorting through family and life change issues.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and functioning. It offers practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and handle stress in everyday life.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It can be useful when impulsivity, anger, or emotional overwhelm are getting in the way of daily routines.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that fit. Adjustments are made as needed based on what is working.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how your meetings will be scheduled. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can fit between appointments, or video or phone meetings can reduce travel time. Ask about practical details when you match and schedule so sessions fit your routine.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, family and relationship concerns, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and related issues such as ADHD, bipolar, and personality concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He takes a collaborative, client-centered stance. Sessions typically mix listening, practical education, skill-building, and discussion of patterns that affect daily life.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience as a social worker practicing in the Cleveland area and in a range of care settings.
What credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the LISW credential and is licensed in the state of Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.