Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Robert Heath, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 044822-01
- NPI
- 1386703379
- Experience
- 37 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Robert supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Career guidance
About Robert
Robert Heath is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 37 years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, career concerns, and depression.
He focuses on practical problems and everyday pressures. Sessions aim to identify what is getting in the way of daily routines, work, and relationships. He treats issues such as infidelity and problems arising from military or veteran life as part of that work.
Robert uses an approach that treats the client as the expert in their own life. He helps people draw on their existing strengths and make concrete changes. Conversations move from understanding a problem to trying specific steps that fit day-to-day life.
In sessions he listens for patterns that keep problems repeating. Then he suggests small, realistic adjustments to behavior and thinking. He also helps people plan for setbacks and keep progress on track.
Robert aims to make the process straightforward. He asks clear questions, sets practical goals, and checks in on progress. The emphasis is on usable skills that people can try between sessions and report back on when they meet again.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based methods and remote sessions
Robert draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior. One common approach helps people notice patterns of thought that increase worry or low mood, then practices alternative ways of thinking to reduce those symptoms and improve daily functioning. Another practical approach emphasizes step-by-step behavior change for problems like addiction or chronic stress, using repeated small actions to build new habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss different methods with each person and make choices together based on goals and what has worked in the past. The therapist-client relationship is collaborative, aimed at testing strategies that fit into everyday life and adjusting them as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to fit therapy around work and family commitments, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions help them keep consistent appointments and apply skills between meetings, but confirm which formats are offered before scheduling.
CAreas of focus
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Experience
37+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, career difficulties, and depression. He also addresses infidelity and veteran and armed forces issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He treats the client as the expert in their story and focuses on practical steps. The work centers on identifying patterns and trying small, realistic changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 37 years of professional work experience in social work and clinical practice.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers