LMHC

Dr. Robert "David" San Filippo , LMHC

Therapist in Florida

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About Robert

Dr. Robert "David" San Filippo brings a lifetime of experience to mental health care, shaped by his service as a U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman and decades of counseling work that began during the Vietnam era. He has spent 40 years supporting veterans and other individuals facing complex emotional challenges, focusing on bereavement, death and dying issues, traumatic experiences, and post-traumatic stress injuries and disorders. As Clinical Director for BlueLine Support, a peer-to-peer program serving law enforcement personnel and their families, he combines administrative leadership with hands-on clinical insight to address the unique stresses faced by first responders and their loved ones.

His counseling style is grounded in a supportive, cognitive-behavioral approach that aims to help people identify unhelpful patterns and develop practical coping skills. He holds an LMHC credential - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - which reflects his professional training to provide counseling and therapeutic care. With a focus on trauma-informed work and end-of-life concerns, he offers seasoned guidance for those navigating loss, grief, and the aftermath of traumatic events.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and building a trusting therapeutic relationship. It helps people feel heard and supported while they explore their values and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that contribute to distress and teaching concrete strategies to change them; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Trauma-Focused Therapy attends directly to the impact of traumatic events, using techniques to process painful memories and reduce symptoms related to post-traumatic stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Dr. Robert "David" San Filippo takes a collaborative stance. He reviews a person’s needs, goals, and preferences with them and works alongside licensed professionals and therapists when appropriate to tailor a plan that fits each individual.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access care from different locations and schedules. These remote formats offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility concerns, and they allow for ongoing support using communication methods that suit each person’s life and comfort level.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Dr. Robert "David" San Filippo have?

Dr. Robert "David" San Filippo has 40 years of experience in mental health counseling.

Is Dr. Robert "David" San Filippo a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: FL LMHC MH1226.

In which languages does Dr. Robert "David" San Filippo provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Robert "David" San Filippo located?

He is located in Florida.

How can I work with Dr. Robert "David" San Filippo as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Robert "David" San Filippo through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Robert "David" San Filippo work with international clients?

Yes, Dr. Robert "David" San Filippo works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Robert "David" San Filippo cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteem

Also works with

Career difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

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