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Robert Whiting, LCSW
Arizona
LCSW - Stress and addiction support
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Robert
Robert Whiting is an LCSW licensed in Arizona with 15 years of clinical experience. He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self‑esteem, and depression. He also focuses on issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, men's issues, midlife concerns, veteran and armed forces issues, panic, mood disorders, and process addictions.
Robert uses straightforward, skills-based work to address repetitive thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice thought patterns and try new responses. He also includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing when they fit the situation.
Sessions aim to identify small, practical changes rather than vague advice. People practice real tools between meetings and track what helps. Conversations are focused on goals, specific steps, and measurable progress.
Robert values direct communication and clear expectations about what happens in sessions. He and the client set priorities and check progress regularly. He encourages short experiments in daily life to test new ways of coping and managing stress.
Because he blends several approaches, the plan can shift as needs change. The work tends to be structured, active, and oriented toward what someone can do differently right now. Robert frames therapy as a process of learning skills and testing them in everyday situations.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Robert often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify patterns of thinking and behavior, then breaks those patterns into manageable tasks and experiments useful for everyday life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions based on values rather than being led by every feeling. Dialectical Behavior Therapy supplies concrete skills for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness that people can practice between meetings.Choosing an approach is a collaborative step. He will talk with the person about their goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The work is practical and results are checked in follow-up conversations to see which tools should be continued or changed.
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow focused check-ins during a work break or after appointments. Some people prefer shorter sessions when bandwidth is limited or use video when visual cues help skill practice. Discuss preferred arrangements during the initial questionnaire and scheduling step so sessions fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self‑esteem, and depression, plus related concerns such as chronic pain, caregiver stress, isolation, and process addictions.
How does he use cognitive behavioral approaches?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, then practices alternative responses. Sessions include exercises and homework to test what works in daily life.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He is an LCSW with 15 years of professional experience working with a range of mood, anxiety, and addiction concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He holds an LCSW license in Arizona and practices based on that credential.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions structured and billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.