Roberto (BO) Hess, LCSW

Roberto (BO) Hess is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and mood concerns like depression and bipolar disorder. He also supports people facing sleep problems, anger, body image struggles, and the challenges that come with life changes and parenting. Roberto writes plainly and meets people where they are in the moment.

Roberto uses practical talk and structured techniques to help people change unhelpful patterns. He draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness tools to teach skills for coping, emotion regulation, and clearer thinking. He also uses EMDR and motivational strategies when those fit a person's goals.

Sessions focus on real problems and real steps you can try between meetings. He aims for an honest, down-to-earth style that includes humor when helpful. The work is collaborative - goals get adjusted as progress is made.

Roberto has three years of clinical experience and holds an LCSW, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He practices from North Carolina and offers services for people who prefer English. He also supports international clients when logistics allow.

People connect with him for a mix of skills training, short-term problem solving, and longer work through painful experiences. His approach blends structured exercises with a sensitive, human-centered presence to help people move forward.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Roberto often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, test them, and try small behavioral changes. CBT is practical and works well for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many everyday struggles. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills when feelings are intense or hard to manage.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Roberto discusses goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before to decide which methods to try first. He adjusts techniques over time so treatment stays useful and relevant to the person he is working with.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care easier to fit into daily life. Video lets people practice skills and keep a face-to-face feel, phone calls use less bandwidth, and messaging is good for short check-ins or when someone needs flexible timing. These options can make it simpler to maintain regular sessions, try homework between meetings, and get steady support while managing work, travel, or family commitments.