Onessa Robertson, LICSW, LCSW - Therapist in Florida

About Onessa

Onessa Robertson brings an approachable, client-focused way of working to family and parenting concerns. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with 14 years of experience. She focuses on helping people reduce anxiety and stress, manage grief, and navigate relationship and parenting challenges.

The tone in sessions is practical and grounded, aimed at making steady progress over time. Her method blends several proven approaches so she can match tools to each person’s situation.

Background and approach

Onessa uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help shift unhelpful thinking and behaviors. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take action that matters to them. The Gottman Method informs her work with couples on communication and connection.

Onessa has worked with individuals, couples, and families in both local and international settings. She also brings experience supporting people coping with trauma, depression, compassion fatigue, and career changes. Her practice includes a variety of interventions chosen based on client goals.

Sessions are conversational and focused on what will help now. She helps clients set small, doable steps and checks progress together. Parents can expect straightforward guidance about communication, boundaries, and managing family stress.

Her background includes training in motivational interviewing and narrative therapy techniques. Onessa aims to be a steady witness while helping clients create new connections and healthier patterns.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry and low mood. The Gottman Method offers practical skills for couples who want clearer communication and less conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person or couple about goals and preferences, and then suggest methods that fit those needs. The plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge, with the client helping to guide next steps.

Online sessions can take place by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging, offering flexibility for busy family schedules. These options make it easier to fit help into evenings or between responsibilities. The range of formats lets people choose what feels most comfortable while keeping therapy consistent and focused on practical change.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and family issues, relationship problems, anger, career transitions, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related challenges.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and collaborative, using a mix of approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, ACT, the Gottman Method, and motivational interviewing tailored to each person.

How much experience does she have?

She has 14 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families in local and international contexts.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She holds MA LICSW LICSW1120876 and FL LCSW SW15679 and practices from Florida.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients connect with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does billing and starting therapy work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 14 years
Licensed: Florida, New Jersey, Massachusetts
Languages: English

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