- Warm and direct
- Goal oriented
- Practical steps
About Robert
Robert Pedevillano is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 25 years of practice. He offers a calm, direct presence to help people name what feels wrong and take practical steps forward. Sessions focus on clear goals and everyday changes that make life easier.
He blends client-centered care with cognitive-behavioral tools and elements from dialectical behavior and narrative approaches. That mix helps people learn new habits, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and tell a different story about painful experiences. He explains things plainly and sets doable steps between sessions.
Robert has worked in hospitals, community mental health centers, and employee assistance programs, as well as in private practice. Those roles gave him experience helping people manage work stress, handle difficult coworkers, and use personal strengths to meet job demands. He draws on that background when concerns touch careers or workplace dynamics.
Common areas Robert helps with include anxiety, depression, addictions, intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also addresses attachment issues, codependency, family of origin concerns, and difficulties after separation or infidelity. He talks through patterns that keep people stuck and helps build clearer choices.
His style is warm but straightforward. He listens first, then gently points out blind spots that may be holding someone back. Together with each person, he sets realistic goals and works step by step toward a more manageable future.
Approaches that translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's perspective. It helps people feel heard and find their own solutions through a supportive, nonjudgmental stance.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is practical and structured. It looks at thought patterns and behaviors, then builds small experiments and skills to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and manage mood.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships. It can be useful for impulsivity, anger, and intense emotional reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help clients decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress is made.
Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives by reducing travel and allowing appointments around work or family commitments. Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Then choose what best fits your schedule and daily routine.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with anxiety, depression, addictions, intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, codependency, and family of origin concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a warm but straightforward approach that listens first and then sets practical goals. Sessions emphasize clear steps and behavior changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience across hospitals, community mental health centers, employee assistance programs, and private practice. That background informs work with workplace stress and life transitions.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, abbreviated LPC, licensed in New Jersey. His practice is located in New Jersey.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients connect with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangement, and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific session pricing depends on the therapist and location.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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