Remote Therapy and Clinical Social Work
SPECIALIZING IN SUBSTANCE ADDICTIONS & GAMBLING BEHAVIORS
You don’t have to go it alone.
I’m here to help.
ABOUT ME
Life isn’t easy. In my work as a clinical social worker I’ve seen how helpful it can be to have an impartial, therapeutic voice assist you in navigating life’s challenges. While I have a background in substance addictions and problem gambling behaviors, I am equally interested in guiding my clients through unsettling feelings or unexpected hardships.
In addition to seeing clients in a private practice setting, I also conduct workshops on treating gambling disorder. I'm knowledgeable about and experienced in dealing with the unique situations that come with gambling disorder; in my sessions I utilize an effective combination of motivational interviewing techniques and a cognitive behavioral approach to get to the root of the issue and to process how to make real, actionable life changes.
In order to ensure that I’m the right therapeutic match for each individual that I work with, I provide a free initial assessment. If that assessment determines that I am not the best fit for your needs, I will make it my priority to provide you with appropriate referral options.
I look forward connecting and guiding you through the challenges that are keeping you from living life to its fullest.
PROFESSIONAL BIO
Robby is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois (LCSW) and licensed independent clinical worker in Massachusetts (LICSW). Robby started his career in the mental health field as a Crisis Clinician at South Shore Mental Health in Quincy, Massachusetts. He then relocated to Chicago, Illinois and joined Bensinger, DuPont and Associates, where he has worked in several different roles, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counselor and Training & Program Manager for Responsible Gambling.
As an EAP Counselor, Robby provided counseling and onsite trauma/crisis intervention services, mandatory consultations, and other case management services. As an EAP Account Manager, Robby used both his business experience and clinical education to provide utilization reporting, consultative services, and assistance to human resource departments to promote EAP awareness in the workplace. Robby’s EAP Training experience includes presenting a curriculum that covers a wide range of mental health and wellness subject matter to several companies in many different industries.
As a Clinical Associate serving problem gambling populations, Robby worked as part of the C2C team providing counseling services to clients suffering from problem gambling issues. He also conducted assessments, referral services, and other case management functions for several different state-funded problem gambling helplines.
As Training Specialist for the Responsible Gambling Department at LifeWorks, Robby currently provides programs and workshops for clinicians treating gambling disorder. Robby has also collaborated with the Mississippi Council of Problem and Compulsive Gambling and the Mississippi Gaming Commission to educate casino staff across the state of Mississippi through trainings on responsible gaming. Robby has a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of North Texas and a Master’s degree in Social Work with a Mental Health concentration from Boston College.
Educational Background
MSW, Clinical Mental Health Concentration, Boston College
BA, Business Administration; Marketing Major, The University of North Texas
Licensure
LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker), Commonwealth of Massachusetts
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), State of Illinois
SPECIALTIES
Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
Drug Abuse
Dual Diagnosis
Gambling
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Substance Use
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