Therapist profile
Dr. Robert Cipriano Jr
Practical therapy for stress and trauma
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- CBT focused
- EMDR offered
- First responder experience
About Robert
He primarily uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a practical approach that looks at thinking patterns and behavior. More recently he has offered EMDR, a therapy aimed at people who have trauma-related symptoms. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps to cope day to day.
Much of his work has been with first responders and hospital teams. He has supported crisis response units and provided many critical incident stress debriefings for staff who faced traumatic events. That background shapes his approach to urgent or high-stress situations.
He has also worked with victims and families affected by school and community violence and helped develop wellness programs for public safety personnel. He brings that experience to conversations about grief, post-traumatic stress, and burnout.
Dr. Cipriano emphasizes straightforward communication. He helps people break big problems into smaller tasks. He aims to create a plan you can use between sessions and to reassess as needs change.
How CBT and EMDR Translate to Online Work
Dr. Cipriano commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood. CBT often involves setting goals, practicing new skills, and tracking progress to help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.He also offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, which is used for trauma-related symptoms and involves guided processing of distressing memories to reduce their emotional impact.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about symptoms, life context, and treatment goals and then recommend options. Sessions may combine methods and are adjusted as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online work can make scheduling easier, help fit sessions into a busy week, and allow follow-up meetings without travel. It can also permit shorter check-ins when needed or remove the need for in-person travel on difficult days. Licensed professionals tailor the approach to the client's needs and everyday routines.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Florida, North Carolina, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, problem-solving approaches and focuses on clear goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy guides much of his work and he incorporates EMDR for trauma symptoms when appropriate.
What background does he bring to therapy?
He has 20 years of clinical experience, including work with trauma-intensive hospital units, crisis negotiation teams, and many critical incident stress debriefings for staff.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed psychologist in Florida and also holds CA Psychologist 32975 and NC Psychologist 5348 credentials. He practices out of Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.