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Dr. Robert Rasp, LCSW

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

Dr. Robert Rasp brings three decades of clinical experience to his work supporting people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, ADHD, and a broad range of related concerns.

Background and approach

He approaches clients with a service-oriented mindset, prioritizing each person's goals rather than prescribing fixed solutions. His practice emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies aimed at restoring a sense of well-being and forward momentum.

Drawing on methods such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), EMDR, and hypnotherapy, he blends evidence-informed techniques to match individual needs. Dr.

Rasp frames therapy as a positive, solution-focused process: first clarifying a client's vision for a more joyful life, then working step by step toward attainable changes. He holds an LCSW and is based in Missouri, offering services in English and accepting international clients via several remote formats.

Approaches that Shape Online Work and Growth



Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's own perspective, offering empathy and nonjudgmental support so people can clarify values and goals; it is especially helpful when someone seeks a space to reflect and determine their own path. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and improve daily functioning. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that uses guided bilateral stimulation to help process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact; it is often used when trauma or abuse is a central concern.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to assess concerns, preferences, and goals, and then tailors a plan that may combine methods over time. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work stays aligned with what they need and want to accomplish.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes scheduling more flexible and reduces travel barriers. These formats allow consistent access to licensed professionals from different locations and can be adapted to suit someone’s pace, comfort level, and communication style, helping therapy fit into busy or geographically dispersed lives.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?
His practice supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping problems, and many related challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He works in a collaborative, service-minded way that centers the client's goals and avoids directive advice, using positive and solution-focused strategies.
What level of experience does he bring?
He has 30 years of professional experience working with a wide range of clinical concerns and therapeutic approaches.
What credentials and location information are available?
He is licensed as an LCSW with the credential MO LCSW 004422 and practices from Missouri while accepting clients remotely.
Can he work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people located in other countries.
What session formats are offered for remote work?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English

About

Dr. Robert Rasp is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Missouri, not currently accepting new clients.