At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Arizona / LCSW-21886
- NPI
- 1982078143
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Arizona
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivation focused
- Skill building
- Respectful support
About Robert
Robert Whiting is a licensed clinical social worker in Arizona with 15 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He aims to make first steps toward change feel manageable and respectful.
He focuses on building a simple plan that fits each person's situation. Conversations are tailored to practical goals like improving mood, increasing motivation, or reducing substance or behavior-related harms. He uses direct strategies and teaches skills people can practice between sessions.
Robert draws from several therapy styles, including motivational interviewing to strengthen a person’s own reasons for change. He also uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and from acceptance and commitment therapy to clarify values and move toward them. Mindfulness and elements of dialectical behavior therapy are used when helpful for emotion regulation and stress.
He treats people with a range of concerns beyond the main specialties, such as caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose questions, and process addictions like gambling or problematic pornography use. He works with issues that often co-occur, for example panic symptoms alongside mood concerns.
Robert approaches sessions with respect and compassion. He encourages collaboration on goals and adapts plans as needs change. To start, he asks about what matters most to the person and builds from there.
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How these approaches guide online therapy
Motivational Interviewing centers on helping a person find their own reasons to change and builds momentum step by step. It’s useful for increasing readiness to address addictions, motivation problems, and behavior change in general.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers concrete tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and to test new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, called ACT, helps people clarify their values and commit to small actions that move them toward a meaningful life. It can be helpful when someone wants to reduce avoidance and live by what matters most.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit best based on goals, preferences, and what they are willing to try. That choice can shift over time as progress is made.
If you are considering online work, confirm the session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals adapt homework, skill practice, and conversation so therapy remains practical and focused even when delivered remotely. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
15+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also works with related issues like caregiver stress, chronic illness, isolation, and process addictions.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals. Conversations are collaborative and tailored to build skills and increase motivation for change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional experience working with people who face mood, anxiety, and addiction concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this clinician?
He is an LCSW, licensed in Arizona. This credential is presented as LCSW and the license is AZ LCSW.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or in-person work is offered.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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