How Robert works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Robert
Robert Pedevillano is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey. He has 25 years of experience helping people sort out stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, and relationship challenges. He aims to create a calm space where clients can talk about what matters and set practical goals.
Robert uses a straightforward style that combines talking, skill practice, and reflection. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and build trust. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to manage intense emotions.
Background and approach
Over his career he has worked in hospitals, community mental health centers, and employee assistance programs. That range of settings means he has experience helping people handle work pressures, manage difficult relationships at work, and stay motivated during change. He brings that practical lens into sessions.
In appointments he encourages clear, realistic goals. He helps clients identify strengths and problem areas, then practices small, doable steps to change patterns. He may offer breathing or grounding techniques from mindfulness work when stress or anger feels overwhelming.
People who meet with Robert can expect a steady, respectful approach. He listens closely, points out blind spots when needed, and supports clients as they try new ways of coping. The focus is on moving forward in everyday life, one step at a time.
What Robert works with
Everything Robert lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Robert's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Robert lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting working relationship. The therapist offers nonjudgmental attention and helps people name their goals and strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can help when anger or impulsivity feels overwhelming.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review symptoms, goals, and personal preferences with each client and suggest a mix of methods that fit. Over time they adjust techniques based on what is helpful, working together to prioritize immediate coping skills and longer term changes.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation and skills practice. Phone sessions can fit more easily into a work break or when less bandwidth is available. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for shorter check-ins, homework support, or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain steady contact and build therapeutic momentum around daily life.
Questions people ask about Robert
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleeping problems, parenting strain, career concerns, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and related topics.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a warm, straightforward approach that combines Client-Centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help manage emotions and change unhelpful thoughts.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 25 years of professional experience working in independent practice, hospitals, community mental health centers, and employee assistance programs.
What credentials and location are on record?
He holds the LPC credential, listed as NJ LPC, and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; getting started requires completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling accordingly.