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Dr. Robert Cipriano Jr

Dr. Robert Cipriano Jr

Florida

Experienced trauma-informed psychologist

  • 20 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
CA Psychologist 32975, NC Psychologist 5348
License
Psychologist, Florida · PY6632; Psychologist, North Carolina · 5348; Psychologist, California · 32975
NPI
1386775617
Based in
Florida
  • CBT focused
  • EMDR available
  • Public safety expertise

About Robert

Dr. Robert Cipriano Jr is a licensed psychologist practicing in Florida. He brings 20 years of clinical experience and focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma, and sleep-related concerns among many other life challenges.

He typically uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a practical approach that looks at thoughts and behaviors and how they affect daily life. More recently he has added EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, for people dealing with trauma symptoms. Sessions tend to focus on concrete strategies people can try between meetings.

Much of his work has come from public safety and trauma settings. He has provided care in trauma-intensive hospital units and inpatient behavioral health, and he has led many critical incident stress debriefings for staff. That background informs how he helps people cope after severe events or ongoing job stress.

He has also worked directly with law enforcement crisis teams and helped develop wellness programs for public safety professionals. This includes training and consultation on responding to crises and supporting staff wellbeing.

In addition to trauma and stress, he addresses relationship strain, addiction, grief, sleep and parenting concerns, anger, ADHD, and life transitions. He communicates in English and practices as a California Psychologist (CA Psychologist 32975) and a North Carolina Psychologist (NC Psychologist 5348).

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and practicing new ways of thinking and behaving. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and coping with life changes.

EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is an approach used for trauma-related symptoms that involves structured processing of distressing memories and the reactions they trigger. It can be helpful for people who continue to feel overwhelmed by past events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about problems, goals, and preferences and recommend an approach together. That collaborative process helps shape which techniques are used and how sessions proceed.

Practical benefits of online therapy depend on the session options offered. Please confirm current session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific formats. Online care can still make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so sessions can be scheduled around work or family demands.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily problemsFirst responder issuesLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Florida, North Carolina, California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly help with?

He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep problems, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, and life transitions.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses practical approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR, focusing on skills and strategies people can use between sessions.

What relevant experience does he bring?

He has 20 years of clinical experience, including work in trauma-intensive hospital units, inpatient behavioral health, and many critical incident stress debriefings.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is listed as a CA Psychologist 32975 and an NC Psychologist 5348 and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported and are international clients seen?

Sessions are offered in English and he does not currently accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

Confirm current session options with the service before booking, as the original profile does not list specific session formats.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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