Roberto (BO) Hess, LCSW - Therapist in North Carolina

About Roberto

Roberto (Bo) Hess is a licensed clinical social worker who offers help for stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, mood concerns, and parenting challenges. He practices in North Carolina and brings three years of work as an LCSW to conversations about coping and change. He speaks English and accepts international clients.

Sessions are offered in several online formats to fit busy schedules. Bo aims for straightforward, practical work. He listens and helps clients name what is most pressing.

Background and approach

He uses clear tools to address sleep trouble, anger, substance issues, and eating or body-image concerns. He also supports people managing loss, big life changes, or feelings of emptiness and isolation. His approach mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - and Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT - with mindfulness practices and EMDR when trauma is involved.

Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about changing habits like substance use. In session he focuses on what is useful now and on steps people can try between meetings. Bo describes the therapist role as a guide through hard times.

He values trust, honesty, and humor in the work. People can expect a calm, direct tone and practical strategies aimed at daily life problems. For parents and those worried about family problems, he offers clear, action-oriented support.

The work often includes problem solving, skill practice, and making small changes that add up over time.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Roberto (Bo) Hess often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - which helps identify unhelpful thoughts and teaches practical skills to change patterns that increase anxiety, low mood, or sleep problems. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT - skills to improve emotional regulation, reduce impulsivity, and manage intense feelings. When trauma is a factor, he may use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR - to directly address traumatic memories and their ongoing impact.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, history, and what feels most comfortable. Together they try methods and adjust the plan based on what helps in real life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. These options give flexibility for short check-ins or longer sessions, and allow work to continue from different locations. Many people find that this range of formats helps them practice skills between sessions and stay connected to their therapist when they need support.

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.

EMDR

A structured protocol used with distressing memories, pairing recall with guided attention tasks. Some therapists adapt it for video sessions; whether that fits is worth asking about directly.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he focus on?

He addresses stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, grief, depression, bipolar-related concerns, eating and body image issues, and parenting among other areas.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses a straightforward, practical style that emphasizes listening first, then working on steps people can use day to day. He values trust, honesty, and humor in sessions.

What training and experience does he have?

He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has three years of experience in the field.

Where is he based and what are his credentials?

He practices from North Carolina and is credentialed as an LCSW with license number NC LCSW C011628.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

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

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Abandonment
Anger management
Antisocial personality
Avoidant personality
Bipolar disorder
Body image
Co-morbidity
Coaching
Codependency
Coping with life changes
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Depression
Dissociation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating disorders
Emptiness
Family problems
First responder issues
Grief
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
LGBT
Life purpose
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Parenting issues
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Sex addiction
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Sleeping disorders
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Licensed: North Carolina
Languages: English

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