Therapist profile
Robert Anzola, LICSW
LICSW - Relationships and Family Concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
About Robert
Robert Anzola is an LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) based in Massachusetts with 30 years of clinical experience. He works primarily with adults and supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strains, and intimacy issues.
He spends sessions listening closely and helping people name the problems that feel biggest at home. He focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented rather than long lectures. Robert also brings experience with trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, eating concerns, and challenges that come with caregiving and aging.
Robert uses approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic ideas, motivational interviewing, and hypnotherapy depending on the issue. He explains techniques plainly and helps people practice new ways of relating and coping. This can include looking at thoughts and behaviors, examining relationship patterns, and building small habits that reduce stress.
People who want help with family and parenting matters will find his focus reflected in the kind of concerns he lists. He sees individuals and also has experience with families and couples, and will discuss what format fits your situation during intake.
To begin, Robert asks people to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. He works in English and accepts international clients; fees vary by location and sessions use a cancelable subscription model.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and supporting a person to find their own solutions. It helps when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental conversation to sort through family or relationship stress. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. CBT is often used for worry, depression, and coping with life changes.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Robert will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and the specific problems at home. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as needed over time. The process is collaborative and practical rather than one-size-fits-all.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking since the profile does not list formats. In general, online work can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, which helps parents or busy adults fit therapy into the week. Some options may allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video, which can suit times when less bandwidth or a quieter setup is needed. Ask about the available session types during the matching and scheduling steps.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with at home?
He helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, grief, intimacy issues, and related topics.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and client-centered. He listens, helps you set goals, and suggests practical steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience working mainly with individuals and with some families and couples.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an MA, LICSW based in Massachusetts.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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