- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and DBT methods
- Life purpose focus
About Robert
Robert Burke is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 30 years of practice in the Cleveland area. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, life changes, compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues related to career, ADHD, and life purpose.
He has treated people in community settings, dialysis units, hospitals, and rehab facilities. That breadth means he is used to different routines and practical limits. He takes a collaborative stance, asking questions and sharing observations rather than handing down solutions.
Sessions focus on clear conversation about what is difficult now. He uses concrete tools and education when they help, and he pays attention to patterns that repeat over time. Conversations can cover emotions, behavior, communication, and decision points about work or relationships.
Robert draws on several approaches to structure sessions. He works from client-centered principles to keep goals tied to what the person cares about. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and test unhelpful thoughts. When needed, elements of dialectical behavior therapy and psychodynamic ideas help with emotion regulation and longer-standing patterns.
People who choose him often want practical steps and plain explanations. He will listen, suggest strategies, and point to resources when helpful. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session start the process.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Robert often draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in sessions. Client-centered work means the therapist focuses on a person’s priorities and uses listening and reflective conversation to shape goals. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical alternatives to change feelings and behavior. DBT adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving day-to-day coping and communication.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s current needs and goals, and he adjusts the plan over time based on how things are going.
The biography does not specify online formats, so confirm session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone continue a course of work when relocation or health care appointments would otherwise interrupt progress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy issues, career questions, ADHD, and life purpose concerns.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses a collaborative stance, combining conversation, practical strategies, and education to help clarify options and next steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of social work experience practicing in the Cleveland area and working in hospitals, dialysis units, rehab facilities, and community settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.