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Onessa Robertson, LICSW, LCSW

Practical, values-focused support for anxiety and relationships

14 years in practice · based in Florida · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Onessa

Onessa Robertson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of practice. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and major life changes. Her style is practical and supportive, aimed at helping people feel steadier and more clear about next steps.

She blends several evidence-informed approaches to match what each person needs.

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Background and approach

In sessions she draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and client-centered listening to help people notice what matters and take small actions. She also uses relationship-oriented methods when couples or communication patterns are part of the concern.

Onessa has worked in both local and international settings and has supported people facing grief, caregiver strain, compassion fatigue, and the aftermath of abuse. She helps people untangle family-of-origin issues, codependency, commitment and control problems, and challenges like infidelity or separation. Her background includes crisis and trauma-related work as well as longer-term personal growth support.

Practical tools are part of her work. Clients can expect rhythm in sessions, homework that feels doable, and a focus on skills that reduce anxiety and improve relationships. She helps people spot unhelpful thoughts, practice new behaviors, and clarify personal values.

Sessions are offered in English from Florida and can be scheduled in formats that fit modern life. Onessa encourages people to take the next step when they are ready and offers collaborative support through the process.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and decisions about life direction by focusing on small steps that match what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to change thought patterns and behaviors that keep anxiety and depression active. It often includes short exercises and practical homework to try between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and meeting people where they are, which supports self-exploration and building motivation to change.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. That collaborative process guides which methods are used and how sessions are structured so the plan fits the person's life and needs.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow a full conversation with visual cues, while phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support ongoing contact, quick coaching, and flexible check-ins between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to try different communication styles to see what works best.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?
She works with people dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and relationship issues. Additional focuses include grief, parenting challenges, caregiver stress, ADHD, and family-of-origin problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach combines acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions focus on practical skills, values clarification, and doable steps toward change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with people in local and international settings. That background includes trauma work, grief support, and relationship-focused care.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds MA LICSW and FL LCSW credentials and practices from Florida. These credentials are listed exactly as provided.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She accepts international clients as part of her practice.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and communication preference.
How does pricing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is provided through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
14 years
Licensed
Florida, New Jersey, Massachusetts
Languages
English

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