About Robert
Robert Carroll is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Wisconsin with 30 years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, anger, relationship and communication problems, and other common life challenges.
He uses straightforward talk therapy and practical tools during sessions. Conversations focus on what feels most pressing, like anger that flares with partners or frustration at work. Sessions often include ways to notice triggers, slow down reactions, and try different responses in everyday situations.
Robert combines client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. He also draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help people change patterns that no longer serve them. That mix is used to break problems into small, manageable steps and to practice new skills between sessions.
His background includes long experience with trauma, substance use, ADHD, grief, and life transitions. He frames work as practical problem-solving and steady practice rather than quick fixes. Expect a direct, interactive style that focuses on behavior, thoughts, and what clients want to accomplish.
People who contact him usually want clearer communication, fewer angry outbursts, or better ways to handle stress. He asks about daily routines and relationships, then helps build concrete strategies and short exercises to try between sessions. The emphasis is on usable skills and real-world changes.
How his approaches work for online sessions
Robert commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in his work. Client-centered therapy focuses on attentive listening and letting people set the agenda so the therapist can respond to what matters most. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. DBT adds concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the process. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. The aim is shared decision making about which skills to practice between sessions.
Confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy week by reducing travel time and making it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or regular sessions around work and family commitments. It also lets people practice skills in the settings where problems happen, such as handling anger at home or reacting to stress at work, so the work feels practical and directly useful.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and communication problems, depression, anger, trauma, grief, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, interactive approach that combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and life coach with a wide range of concerns.
Is he credentialed and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Can I see him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
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.