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Dr. Robert Rasp

Dr. Robert Rasp, LCSW

LCSW working with stress and trauma

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Profile details for Dr. Robert Rasp
CredentialsLCSW
LicenseLCSW, Missouri / 004422
NPI1790418499
Experience30 years in practice
LanguagesEnglish
LocationMissouri

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  • Client-Centered approach
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • EMDR and hypnotherapy

About Robert

Dr. Robert Rasp, LCSW, is licensed in Missouri and has 30 years of practice experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, and other life challenges. He describes his role as serving clients rather than directing them, and favors a positive, solution-focused approach.

Dr. Rasp prefers to learn what a person wants from life before suggesting steps forward. He avoids telling clients what to do. He and the client work together to define goals and plan practical steps toward them. Sessions aim to be focused on problem solving and on building skills that apply in everyday life.

His work includes methods drawn from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally-focused work, EMDR, and hypnotherapy. These approaches are used to address trauma, mood concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and stress from major life changes. He also lists attention to issues such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, addiction, and family of origin problems.

Dr. Rasp brings three decades of experience to complex cases. He uses straightforward conversation, skill practice, and goal planning in sessions. Progress is tracked by the client's stated goals and by reviewing what is working and what needs changing.

Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are accepted. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.

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Therapeutic approaches used for remote work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building goals that matter to the client. The therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-directed problem solving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and teaches practical skills for changing them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) works with patterns in close relationships and helps people express and respond to emotions more clearly.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss how different methods may help with your goals and recommend a path based on needs, preferences, and what you want to accomplish. Plans can be adjusted as work proceeds.

The biography does not list which session formats are offered for remote work, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also let someone continue work with a licensed professional when relocation or distance would otherwise interrupt care.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Listed in

Missouri

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and family challenges, and related concerns.

What is his therapeutic style?

He describes himself as a service-oriented clinician who does not tell clients what to do. He uses a positive, solution-focused approach and collaborative goal setting.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 30 years of practice experience working with a range of mental health and life stress issues.

Is he licensed in Missouri?

Yes. He practices as an LCSW licensed in Missouri.

In what languages can sessions be conducted?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.

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