- 40 years experience
- Veteran background
- Grief and trauma
About Robert
Dr. Robert "David" San Filippo is a licensed mental health counselor with four decades of experience. He combines a calm, steady presence with practical strategies to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and trauma. He has a long history of working with veterans and first responders and brings that background into his work in Florida and online.
He spent time in the U.S. Navy as a Hospital Corpsman and has supported fellow veterans since the Vietnam era. He also serves as Clinical Director for BlueLine Support, a peer-to-peer program for law enforcement personnel and their families. This experience shapes how he listens and the kinds of issues he recognizes in sessions.
In sessions he uses Client-Centered Therapy alongside cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices. That means conversations focus on what matters most to the client, while also teaching tools to change unhelpful thoughts and manage strong feelings. He helps people talk through loss, navigate career stress, and handle compassion fatigue.
Dr. San Filippo has worked with hospice and end-of-life concerns, aging and geriatric issues, and veteran-related post-traumatic stress. He emphasizes clear, plain language and short-term coping skills when appropriate. Clients can expect a respectful, steady approach aimed at practical improvements.
He offers services in English and accepts international clients; sessions are organized through the site. To begin, users follow the Start Therapy flow, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely to the client's concerns and following their pace. The therapist creates space for people to tell their story and decide what to focus on next, which can help with grief, relationships, and general stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, career stress, and post-traumatic reactions because it offers practical tools to test and shift unhelpful thinking.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can combine listening, skill-building, and mindfulness practices so the plan changes as the client's needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can be scheduled during a work break, and sessions can remove the need to travel. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and homework to what works for someone’s daily routine, helping therapeutic work fit into real life without promising a specific format.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, career pressures, depression, coaching needs, and compassion fatigue.
What is the therapist's overall approach and style?
The approach blends Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques. Sessions focus on what the client wants while teaching practical skills to manage thoughts and emotions.
How much experience does the therapist have?
He has worked in mental health for 40 years, including long-term involvement supporting veterans and first responders.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
He holds a Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential (LMHC) and practices from Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages or across borders?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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