Onessa Robertson , LICSW, LCSW

Onessa Robertson is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 14 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate complex life challenges. She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker - indicating advanced clinical training and state licensure. Based in Florida, she brings an eclectic, client-focused approach that combines evidence-based techniques with creative and strengths-oriented methods to support insight, change, and renewed connection.

Her clinical work addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, parenting challenges, anger, career transitions, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. She also works with attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication problems, family of origin difficulties, infidelity, isolation and other relational or emotional struggles. Onessa has experience providing therapy locally and internationally and has worked with individuals, families, and couples in both professional and volunteer settings.

Therapeutically she adapts her methods to the needs and goals established by each client, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, the Gottman Level I method, play and sandplay techniques, art-based interventions, and faith-based spirituality when appropriate. She frames the decision to seek help as an important first step and encourages clients to pursue practical progress toward well-being and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care with Onessa Robertson

Onessa Robertson commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy in her practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transition challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve coping skills, making it effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship to help clients explore feelings, build self-understanding, and find their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Onessa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so that therapy remains practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make scheduling more flexible and help clients access consistent support from different locations. These remote options allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care while fitting sessions into busy lives and varied circumstances.