- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered work
- Cognitive Behavioral tools
About Robert
Robert Burke is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 30 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life transitions. He also supports those managing bipolar disorder, ADHD, career questions, and issues tied to aging and caregiving.
He draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) as one of his approaches. He also uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people name and work through painful emotions. Sessions focus on clear communication, identifying patterns, and practical steps clients can use between meetings.
Burke’s long career includes direct work in community settings, hospitals, dialysis units, and rehab facilities across the Cleveland area. That variety shaped a pragmatic style that emphasizes understanding feelings and changing behavior that gets in the way of daily life. He aims to offer education, insight, and tools clients can apply outside sessions.
In the room, he keeps a collaborative stance. He listens for recurring patterns and helps people link emotions to what happens in relationships and daily routines. The work can include short-term problem solving or deeper exploration of how past experiences influence present choices.
People who choose him often want a straightforward approach that blends emotional focus with practical skills. To begin, clients complete a brief questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how the fit feels.
Approaches used in online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and name core emotions and how those feelings shape interaction patterns. It can be useful for people who notice recurring emotional reactions that are hard to change.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building understanding from the client’s perspective. It supports people who want a respectful, non-directive space to talk through concerns and explore choices.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills to use between sessions.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. The therapist will work collaboratively with clients to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can change over time as goals shift and new issues emerge.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals generally adapt exercises and skills practice so they are helpful whether meetings are remote or in person.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy issues, and life transitions among other concerns listed in his profile.
What therapeutic style does he use?
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to help people name emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of practice as a social worker, with experience in community settings, hospitals, dialysis units, and rehab facilities.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) based in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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