- Person-centered
- Action focused
- Relationship support
About Onessa
Onessa Robertson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience. She offers a supportive, person-focused approach that helps people work through stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, depression, and codependency. Her style aims to help clients gain insight, try new behaviors, and make meaningful changes over time.
She uses a blend of practical methods rather than a single fixed model. Sessions often focus on clear goals and small steps clients can try between meetings. Conversations are guided by what each person needs, whether that means practicing coping skills, reshaping negative thoughts, or improving communication with others.
Robertson has worked in local and international settings and brings experience with grief, parenting strain, caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and career-related concerns. She also supports people dealing with attachment issues, family-of-origin problems, infidelity, and the emotional fallout from separation and divorce.
Her toolkit includes approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman Method for relationship work, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered techniques. These are chosen to match the client’s goals and situation rather than used the same way for everyone.
People who start with her can expect a calm, collaborative process. The first step is usually identifying what matters most to the client and setting manageable steps toward that change. She encourages clients to keep trying and recognizes that recovery and growth happen over time.
How counseling approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on actions that match personal values; it can help with anxiety, codependency, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical tools to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication and conflict skills for people navigating relationship challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences rather than imposing a single way of working. This means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting plans as progress is made.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as they are not listed here. Online therapy can help fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time, making it easier to schedule brief check-ins, and allowing people to join from different locations. It also makes it possible to continue work with a licensed professional when circumstances change, while the therapist and client decide together how often to meet and what to focus on.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Florida, New Jersey, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship problems, and also addresses codependency and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, combining client-centered listening with goal-focused techniques from approaches like ACT and CBT.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has 14 years of experience working in local and international settings with a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds MA LICSW and FL LCSW credentials and is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and she can work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Specific session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.