Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Robert Kraft, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149005959
- NPI
- 1760192272
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
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
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Self-esteem work
- Addictions support
About Robert
Robert Kraft is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Illinois with 15 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, addictions, family concerns, and trauma and abuse. Robert also pays attention to communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and social anxiety and phobia.
He uses psychodynamic therapy as his main approach. Sessions involve talking through current problems and how they connect to past patterns. He asks practical questions about what has worked before and what hasn’t. That helps identify small, concrete changes to try between sessions.
Robert describes change as two parts: self-exploration and trying new behaviors when ready. He may point out self-limiting messages and offer alternative ways of talking to yourself. He sometimes asks how a negative belief was formed so it can be examined and shifted.
At times he will simply listen and reflect what he hears, letting the person decide what to bring forward. He balances reflection with straightforward questions aimed at practical steps. The emphasis is on understanding patterns and testing new behaviors in everyday life.
Robert prefers clear conversation and simple exercises you can use outside sessions. He helps people notice recurring responses to stress and then practice different choices. That approach is intended to build more options over time.
BHow sessions work
How psychodynamic work adapts to online sessions
Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns that repeat in relationships and daily life. It involves talking about current problems and connections to earlier experiences so recurring reactions become clearer. This method can help with anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, and some addiction-related patterns.In practice he uses questions and reflective listening to surface long-standing beliefs that shape behavior. That makes it easier to test new ways of responding and try different behaviors between sessions. The therapist and client work together to choose which ideas to explore and which experiments to try next.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide what fits best based on goals, preferences, and how the work proceeds. This is a joint effort to match the method to the person’s needs.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people connect from different locations while keeping steady progress on the issues they bring.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, addictions, family issues, and trauma and abuse, plus related problems like communication difficulties, guilt, isolation, and social anxiety.
What is his therapeutic style?
He practices a psychodynamic approach that links current problems to past patterns and asks practical questions about what has worked before.
How much experience does he have?
Robert has 15 years of professional experience as a clinician.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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