- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR for trauma
- First responder wellness
About Robert
Dr. Robert Cipriano Jr is a California Psychologist (CA Psychologist 32975) and a North Carolina Psychologist (NC Psychologist 5348) with 20 years of experience. He practices in Florida and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and questions about life purpose among other issues.
He uses straightforward, evidence-based methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been a core approach for most of his career. More recently he has added Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for people coping with trauma-related symptoms.
Much of his work has focused on first responders and public safety staff. He has provided critical incident stress debriefings and clinical services in trauma-intensive and inpatient settings at a major trauma hospital in northern Miami-Dade County. He has also supported victims and families after the Parkland school shooting and offered services to first responders connected to that event.
He has experience working inside a large metropolitan police department as an in-house psychologist assigned to a Crisis Negotiation Team. In that role he supported officers during high-risk incidents and helped manage people in severe mental health crises.
Dr. Cipriano supervises psychological wellness programs for a major metropolitan police department and has developed training on active shooter dynamics, school violence, and bullying. He writes on wellness and on maintaining continuity of wellness across life domains.
How CBT and EMDR are used in online work
Dr. Cipriano commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR in clinical work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with sleep or anger. EMDR involves guided processing of distressing memories and symptoms related to trauma, and may be considered for people with post-traumatic stress or trauma-related reactions.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, symptoms, and preferences and then recommend methods to try. Sessions can include reviewing thoughts and behaviors, practicing new skills, and, when appropriate, using EMDR procedures for trauma work. The plan can be adjusted over time based on what the client finds useful.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote work helps fit therapy into a busy week, makes it easier to join from different locations, or allows shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing logistics up front helps match session timing and structure to everyday life without promising a particular format.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida, North Carolina, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life purpose concerns.
How does he approach someone feeling stuck?
He uses practical, evidence-based methods such as CBT to identify patterns and skills to try. For trauma-related symptoms he may use EMDR as an additional option.
What is his professional background?
He has twenty years of clinical experience, including work in trauma-intensive hospital units, inpatient behavioral health, and extensive critical incident stress debriefings for staff.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as CA Psychologist 32975 and NC Psychologist 5348 and practices in Florida.
Can I have sessions in another language or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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.