- CBT
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness
About Robert
Dr. Robert Nolan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 30 years of experience. He has worked as a counselor, college professor, and consultant. He helps people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and related problems including anger and relationship strain.
He favors a straightforward, person-focused way of working. Sessions emphasize listening, practical thinking, and exploring what the client already knows about themselves. He draws on approaches that look at thinking patterns, present coping skills, and the meaning people give their experiences.
In practice he combines Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavior, Existential, and Mindfulness approaches. That mix lets him use skill-building for strong emotions, talk through relationship struggles, and reflect on life choices. He aims to help people recognize patterns that keep them stuck and try clearer, manageable steps forward.
He has long experience helping people with mood disorders, ADHD, grief, work stress, parenting pressures, and issues tied to identity and intimacy. He has also worked with trauma, relapse prevention for substance use, chronic illness, and caregiver stress. Sessions tend to be pragmatic and focused on specific problems the client brings.
His work respects the client as the expert on their life. He will collaborate with each person to shape a plan and practice skills for handling anger, anxiety, low mood, or relationship tension. People who want direct discussion and concrete tools may find his approach suitable.
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Nolan often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger by teaching new ways to think and act. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing emotion, improving distress tolerance, and handling interpersonal conflict. These skills can help with strong reactions and ongoing mood instability.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening to the client's perspective and working from their goals. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and may shift focus as progress unfolds.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also let someone use video or audio based on what feels most practical for them. The emphasis is on making sessions workable within everyday life while using CBT and DBT tools and client-led discussion to address anger, mood, and relationship issues.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance issues, anger, relationship and intimacy problems, ADHD, and related stressors.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is direct and person-focused, combining listening with practical skill work and reflection on life choices.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience as a counselor, college professor, and consultant.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) based in Florida.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are offered for sessions?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees and starting steps handled?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.