Robert Burke, LISW - Therapist in Ohio

About Robert

Robert Burke is a licensed independent social worker in Ohio who focuses on family and parenting concerns among a broad set of issues. He draws on 30 years of practice to help people manage stress, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy questions, and life changes. He uses plain language and a collaborative style so parents and caregivers can feel heard and understood.

Robert often works in settings that required practical support, including hospitals, dialysis units, and rehabilitation facilities.

Background and approach

That hands-on background informs the way he blends education and direct skills training with conversational therapy. He aims to give people useful tools to handle day-to-day problems alongside deeper emotional work. His approach is client-centered, which means sessions follow the client’s goals and pace.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to address thoughts and behaviors that cause distress. Dialectical behavior therapy techniques are available for emotion regulation and coping skills. Robert also draws from emotionally-focused and psychodynamic ideas when exploring relationships and long-standing patterns.

He pairs insight about past experiences with concrete strategies for current challenges. This mix helps people see both why something happens and what to do about it. Robert holds the LISW credential, an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker designation, with an advanced supervisory number OH LISW I.0005908-SUPV.

He offers sessions in English for adults based in Ohio and describes therapy as a cooperative process between therapist and client.

Approaches that translate well to online family and parenting work

Client-centered therapy centers the session on the person sitting across from the therapist. It focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping clients set their own goals. This style is useful for parents who want a respectful, paced conversation about what matters most to them.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions affect each other. It teaches specific skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress that affect family life. Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, adds practical emotion regulation and distress tolerance tools for intense moments and recurring upset.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. A licensed professional will talk with the client about goals, needs, and preferences and then recommend strategies to try. That collaborative process helps match techniques to what actually fits a person’s life and parenting situation.

Online sessions can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around busy family schedules and to follow up between sessions when brief support or coaching is helpful. The variety of formats supports continuity of care and gives people choices about how they engage in therapy.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Robert address related to family life?

He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, communication problems, caregiver stress, and other family and parenting challenges.

What is his general therapy style and approach?

He takes a collaborative, client-centered stance and combines talking with practical skills work. Techniques include cognitive behavioral therapy and DBT tools to manage thoughts and emotions.

How much clinical experience does he bring?

Robert has practiced social work for 30 years in the Cleveland and Ohio area, including work in hospitals, dialysis units, and rehab settings.

What are his licensing details and where is he based?

He is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker, LISW, with supervisory number OH LISW I.0005908-SUPV and practices in Ohio.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does he use?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How does cost and scheduling work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model 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.

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Experience: 30 years
Licensed: Ohio
Languages: English

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