Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Robert works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Arizona
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Robert
Robert Whiting is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and issues with addictions. He approaches sessions with respect, sensitivity, and a direct focus on real problems. He aims to make the first steps toward change feel clearer and more manageable.
With 15 years of practice in Arizona, he works with adults on motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. He draws on practical tools rather than jargon.
Background and approach
Sessions are shaped to the person in front of him and the goals they bring. His work covers a broad range of concerns including mood disorders, panic attacks, and process addictions such as gambling or problematic sexual behavior. He also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, isolation, and life-purpose questions.
Robert uses a mix of approaches to fit different needs. He blends acceptance strategies, cognitive techniques, and mindfulness skills to help people notice what matters and change unhelpful patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about making changes.
In sessions he focuses on clear steps you can try between meetings. That might mean small behavior shifts, new ways to handle strong emotions, or coaching on communication. The goal is steady progress toward coping, clearer choices, and better day-to-day functioning.
What Robert works with
Everything Robert lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Robert's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Robert lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values despite difficult feelings. It’s often useful for stress, anxiety, and ongoing problems like anger that keep repeating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. It works well for anxiety, mood problems, and panic attacks. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills can help when strong emotions or impulsive behaviors get in the way of daily life.Choosing an approach is a team decision. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your situation. If a technique doesn’t help, he will adjust the plan and try something different. That collaborative process helps find what actually feels useful.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video calls let you talk face-to-face while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text can be used for quick check-ins or concise exchanges between meetings. This mix makes it easier to keep momentum while balancing work, family, or other commitments.
Questions people ask about Robert
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses related issues like panic attacks, mood disorders, and process addictions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His sessions are practical and goal-focused. He uses straightforward tools and tailors the conversation to the person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arizona.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Press the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.