Therapist profile
Robert Barrett, LCSW
LCSW - Relationships and Family Concerns
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- Solution-focused
- Cognitive behavioral
- Systemic perspective
About Robert
Robert Barrett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 32 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, and difficulties with intimacy and sexual function. He also addresses addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, career issues, and ADHD-related struggles.
Barrett trained with a Master of Social Work from Florida International University and completed post-graduate work as a clinical sexologist. He has served as a clinical director for an employee assistance program and led human services and student behavioral health programs. He has been a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy since 2001.
In sessions he uses a solution-focused, strength-based outlook that looks for practical steps you can try soon. He pairs that with cognitive behavioral ideas to spot thought patterns that make problems worse. Sessions tend to emphasize what is working and small changes that move daily life forward.
He describes his role as helping individuals and families through transitions, including divorce and blended family adjustments. He also works on family of origin issues, communication problems, infidelity, guilt and shame, and isolation or loneliness.
People meet him to work on specific concerns like panic, phobias, obsessions and compulsions, post-traumatic stress, and mood disorders, or to get help with life purpose and career decisions. The approach aims for clear, manageable steps rather than long lists of theory.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Robert Barrett works from a solution-focused, strength-based stance that aims for concrete changes. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on current resources and small, achievable steps. It is useful when you want quick, practical adjustments for parenting, communication, or daily stressors.He also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT helps when anxiety, panic, mood swings, or obsessive behaviors are tied to automatic thoughts and routines. Using both approaches can keep sessions goal-oriented and actionable.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will collaborate with you to decide which methods fit your goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten commute time, and allow for quicker check-ins between life events. Ask about specific session options when you sign up so you know what will work for your schedule.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, intimacy and sexual function issues, addictions, trauma, and related problems listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a strength-based, solution-focused approach paired with cognitive behavioral ideas. That means sessions look for practical steps and examine thought patterns that affect mood and behavior.
How long has he practiced?
He has 32 years of clinical experience, working in employee assistance, human services programs, and student behavioral health settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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