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- CBT informed
- Mindfulness practice
- Veteran and first responder focus
About Robert
Dr. Robert "David" San Filippo is an LMHC in Florida with 40 years of clinical experience. He is a U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman veteran and has provided mental health support to veterans since Vietnam. His practice focuses on bereavement, trauma, post-traumatic stress, and related concerns.
He works with people dealing with grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and career strain. Relationship strain, compassion fatigue, and self-esteem issues are also part of his caseload. He provides counseling for first responders, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and veteran and armed forces issues.
His stated approach blends client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral techniques. He uses mindfulness and trauma-focused work where it fits the person’s needs. Sessions tend to be practical and focused on skills and coping strategies.
San Filippo has a long history of peer support and leadership work. He serves as Clinical Director for BlueLine Support, a peer-to-peer service for law enforcement and their families. That background informs his work with first responder and veteran concerns.
People who choose him should expect straightforward sessions that emphasize problem-solving and emotional processing. He asks about goals, reviews what has helped before, and tries methods that match those goals. To begin, the site’s matching process is used to schedule an initial session.
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How his approaches are used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The therapist encourages people to describe what matters to them and works from those priorities to guide sessions. This helps with grief, relationship strain, and general emotional distress. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and skill practice to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to address stress and career-related challenges. Finding the best approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as needed so the approach can change if something else seems more useful. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a week by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people meet from quieter surroundings or choose audio-only contacts when video is impractical. Ask about the exact session formats available when you schedule your first appointment.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, career issues, depression, coaching needs, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, first responder issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, veteran and armed forces issues, and post-traumatic stress.
What therapeutic methods does he use?
His approach blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy. He also uses mindfulness techniques and trauma-focused methods when appropriate.
How many years of clinical experience does he have?
He has 40 years of experience in mental health counseling, including long-term work supporting veterans and first responders.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are accepted. Confirm any cross-border details before scheduling.
How are session formats handled?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check specific pricing through the platform before scheduling.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.