Robert Burke, LISW
Ohio · 30 years in practice
Robert Burke is an Ohio licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 30 years of practice.
License and registration
- LISW, Ohio
- I.0005908-SUPV · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1497413967 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Robert
Robert Burke is an Ohio licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 30 years of practice. He approaches meetings with a calm, steady manner and focuses on clear, practical steps people can use between sessions. He aims to create a simple, direct space where a person can talk through stress, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
Across three decades Robert has worked in hospitals, rehab facilities, dialysis units, and community settings.
Background and approach
That range exposed him to medical, caregiving, and end-of-life issues as well as everyday struggles like work stress, communication problems, and questions about life purpose. Those experiences shape how he listens and what he offers in sessions. Robert uses an adaptable mix of approaches rather than one fixed method.
He draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotional patterns, client-centered work to follow the person's lead, and cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and actions. He also brings elements of dialectical behavior and psychodynamic ideas when they fit a person’s needs.
Sessions tend to focus on identifying what matters most, noticing patterns that keep problems going, and learning small, practical skills that make daily life easier. He also provides coaching-style guidance for career or transitions when that is helpful. Robert works in English and practices from Ohio.
He aims to collaborate with each person to set goals and figure out a path forward that is realistic and grounded in their life experience.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Robert lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Robert names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and shift core emotional patterns that shape relationships and personal reactions. In a few sessions this approach can clarify what feelings drive recurring problems and open new ways of responding to stress and intimacy issues.Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, follows what matters to the person, and supports them in finding their own solutions. This style is useful for work on life purpose, self-esteem, and decision making.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on practical exercises to change thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and impulsivity. It uses clear, structured practices you can try between sessions to test new ways of thinking.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and help decide which methods fit best. That choice is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a quick check-in, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options provide flexibility so people can work on stress, grief, relationships, or daily coping in a way that matches their schedule and comfort.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, LGBT concerns, relationships, family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, coaching needs, and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He takes a collaborative, straightforward approach that blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns and try new ways of coping.
What is his clinical background?
He has practiced as a social worker for 30 years in community settings, hospitals, rehab facilities, and dialysis units, giving him broad experience with medical and caregiving challenges as well as everyday life stressors.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an Ohio LISW credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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