Roberto (BO) Hess, LCSW
Practical, straightforward therapy for parenting and stress
Book with Roberto- Years in practice
- 3
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Roberto
Roberto (Bo) Hess is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and parenting challenges. He understands how shame, anger, and feeling stuck can make everyday life harder. Bo writes plainly and meets people where they are when they reach out for help.
Bo centers practical steps and honest conversation in sessions. He blends cognitive techniques, mindfulness, and skills from dialectical approaches to help people manage strong emotions and disruptive thoughts.
Background and approach
He also uses trauma-focused tools when past events continue to cause distress. Sessions aim to identify patterns that keep a person stuck and then introduce manageable changes. Bo will work with each client to set small goals, try new coping skills, and notice what helps.
He values straightforward feedback and keeps the process collaborative. Bo has three years of clinical experience and holds an LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, credential in North Carolina. He has supported people dealing with addictions, sleep problems, eating concerns, bipolar mood shifts, and issues such as impulsivity, isolation, and codependency.
People who choose Bo often want clear techniques to reduce symptoms and practical coaching for life transitions. He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients for online work. The focus is on steady progress and on building skills that fit into everyday life.
What Roberto works with
Everything Roberto lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Roberto helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- LGBT
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Roberto lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Evidence-informed approaches for online care
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and many day-to-day difficulties.DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to reduce reactivity and impulsive actions. It can help people who struggle with strong moods, anger, or self-destructive patterns.
EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a trauma-focused approach used when past experiences continue to cause distress. It aims to reduce the emotional charge of memories so they interfere less with current life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and then recommend methods to try. That plan can change as progress is made, and decisions are made together in session.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people work face to face from a distance, phone sessions fit short breaks or lower bandwidth needs, and live chat or text-based messaging allow frequent, brief check-ins. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue care across locations.
Questions people ask about Roberto
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, sleep problems, anger, grief, depression, parenting concerns, and related issues like body image and isolation.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a straightforward, practical style that mixes cognitive work, mindfulness, and dialectical skills to help manage emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
What is his clinical background?
He has three years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including addiction, impulsivity, and coping with life changes.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, credential in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients for online work.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session options.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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