- Years in practice
- 22
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Robert
Robert Pezzano is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and LGBT concerns. He also supports parents who are feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about the next steps. He aims to meet people where they are and speak plainly about what’s happening in life.
He works in a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate way. Conversations are tailored to each person’s situation rather than following a fixed script.
Background and approach
That means practical steps and tools are offered alongside space to talk and be heard. Robert draws on client-centered methods to focus on each person’s values and goals. He also uses elements from dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation, and solution-focused ideas to set small, doable goals.
These approaches are used as tools to address concerns such as panic, mood struggles, relationship stress, and past trauma. Sessions emphasize collaboration. Robert helps people identify clear next steps, practice new skills, and track progress over time.
He aims to reduce overwhelm by breaking problems into manageable pieces and teaching strategies to handle challenging moments. He practices in Pennsylvania as an LCSW, working with adults in English. People who choose to start can expect straightforward language, practical suggestions, and a focus on building skills that fit everyday life.
What Robert works with
Everything Robert lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Robert helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Robert lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening carefully and following the client’s lead. Online sessions using this approach center on what matters most to the person and build goals from their values and hopes.Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers clear skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive behaviors. In remote sessions these skills are taught, practiced, and reviewed so people can use them in real moments of stress.
Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps that move a person toward their goals. Online work often emphasizes short-term goal setting and tracking progress between sessions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try out strategies, and adjust the plan based on the client’s needs and preferences. The goal is to pick methods that fit daily life and feel useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat and texting let people check in between meetings or fit short sessions into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep regular contact and practice new skills consistently.
Questions people ask about Robert
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, LGBT-related concerns, and parenting challenges. He also addresses related issues like panic, mood disorders, substance problems, attachment and abandonment concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is respectful and direct, with an emphasis on practical steps. Conversations are tailored to each person and include skill teaching and goal-setting.
How long has he practiced?
He has 22 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individuals on these concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. connect with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; he works with people based in the region he serves.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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