About Robert
Dr. Robert "David" San Filippo is a licensed mental health counselor with 40 years of experience. He trained as a U.S.
Navy Hospital Corpsman and has supported veterans since the Vietnam era. He now provides counseling from Florida and works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, and trauma. David's background includes leadership in peer support for law enforcement families as a clinical director.
That work shaped his focus on first responder issues, compassion fatigue, and veteran and armed forces concerns.
How Robert works
He also helps people dealing with end-of-life questions and aging or geriatric matters. In sessions he uses a client-centered stance. That means he listens closely and adapts to each person’s needs.
He pairs that with cognitive behavioral techniques to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness practices are part of his toolbox too, offering ways to manage intense emotions and reduce stress. He also has experience with trauma-focused work for people affected by abuse, loss, or post-traumatic stress.
People can connect with him through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Costs vary by location and a subscription can be canceled at any time.
Robert lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Robert works with
The areas below are the ones Robert selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
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Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 40 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches for online healing
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience. The therapist listens without judging and follows the client's lead to identify what matters most. This approach is useful for people who want supportive, collaborative care and help naming their goals.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It includes practical exercises and small homework tasks to test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT is often chosen for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life. Video calls recreate face-to-face conversations, while phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setting is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options give flexibility and help maintain continuity of care even with a changing schedule.
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