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Dr. Robert Cipriano Jr, CA Psychologist 32975, NC Psychologist 5348
Florida
Dr. Robert Cipriano Jr - Psychologist, Trauma and Stress
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR for trauma
- First responder support
About Robert
Dr. Robert Cipriano Jr is a California Psychologist (CA Psychologist 32975) and a North Carolina Psychologist (NC Psychologist 5348) with 20 years of experience. He practices in Florida and focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and related issues.
He commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of coping. In recent years he has also begun offering Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, aiming to address trauma symptoms when appropriate. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on skills people can use between meetings.
Much of his background is with public safety and trauma care. He has provided clinical services in trauma-intensive hospital settings and inpatient behavioral health units. He has delivered over 200 critical incident stress debriefings and supported first responders and crisis negotiation teams during high-risk events.
He has worked with victims and families affected by mass violence and supported the responders linked to those incidents. He also supervises psychological services for a major metropolitan police department and has developed wellness programs for sworn and civilian staff.
In addition to clinical work, he provides training on warning signs of active shooters, school violence, and bullying. He has written on wellness and on sustaining wellbeing across work and life. For people seeking clear, skills-based help, he blends problem-focused therapy with trauma-informed methods.
Online sessions that use CBT and EMDR methods
Dr. Cipriano works from approaches that focus on clear skills and processing traumatic memories. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is about spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, anger, and stress-related issues. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a structured method intended to reduce the intensity of trauma-related memories and the symptoms tied to them. It is used when trauma symptoms are a primary concern and when the therapist and client agree it is appropriate. Choosing the best approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals, symptom patterns, and personal preferences and then recommend whether CBT, EMDR, or a combination makes sense. That decision is collaborative and may change as progress is made. Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people apply skills in daily life and maintain continuity of care while working with a licensed professional.Areas of expertise
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida, North Carolina, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, sleep and parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related topics.
How does he typically approach therapy?
He primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. He also offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma-related symptoms.
What is his clinical background?
He has 20 years of experience, has worked in trauma-intensive hospital units and inpatient behavioral health, and has conducted more than 200 critical incident stress debriefings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as CA Psychologist 32975 and NC Psychologist 5348 and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.