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Robert Burke, LISW

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Robert

Robert Burke is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 30 years of experience. He approaches therapy as a partnership, helping people manage concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, compassion fatigue, and a range of personality and mood challenges.

Background and approach

His background includes work across community settings, hospitals, dialysis units, and rehabilitation facilities, which informs a practical, resource-oriented style of care. Robert draws on a mix of evidence-informed approaches to tailor treatment to each person's needs.

He uses client-centered techniques to create a respectful, listening-focused environment and integrates cognitive behavioral and emotion-focused strategies when clients are looking to change thinking patterns or improve emotional connection. His sessions also reflect skills from dialectical behavior therapy and psychodynamic ideas when attention to emotional regulation or lifelong patterns is helpful.

Available through multiple online formats, Robert emphasizes collaboration, education, and practical tools so clients can pursue life purpose, cope with transitions, and build stronger communication and coping skills. Prospective clients who value an experienced clinician with a pragmatic, individualized approach may find his practice a good fit.

Approaches for Online Work and Practical Support

Robert commonly integrates client-centered therapy in online sessions, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and the client’s own goals to guide the process. This approach helps people feel heard and shapes treatment around what matters most to them. He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and modify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, a useful fit for issues like anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills may be introduced when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness need strengthening.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors a mix of methods rather than relying on a single technique. This collaborative planning helps clients understand why particular strategies are recommended and how they connect to real-life goals.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives, revisit tools between meetings, and maintain continuity of care across locations within Ohio while working with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and client-centered, combining listening and validation with practical skills and education drawn from CBT, DBT, EFT, and psychodynamic ideas.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has practiced social work for 30 years in the Cleveland area and has experience in community settings, hospitals, dialysis units, and rehabilitation facilities.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
He holds the LISW credential and is registered as OH LISW I.0005908-SUPV, and his practice is based in Ohio.
Does he work in languages other than English or with international clients?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered for remote work?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityLife purposeNarcissismPersonality disordersSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English

What Robert can help with

Robert Burke works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

How Robert approaches therapy

Robert's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Robert is a Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing in Ohio, with 30 years of clinical experience.