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Dr. Robert Anastasio

FL Psychologist PY12696 Florida 40 years of experience

Experienced psychologist helping people through change

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Dr. Robert Anastasio
  • 40 years experience
  • Focus on life transitions
  • Works with LGBT concerns

About Robert

Dr. Robert Anastasio is a Florida psychologist with 40 years of professional experience. He helps people facing loss, low mood, self-esteem struggles, and stress from life changes. He works with LGBT concerns and related issues, bringing calm and direct support to those seeking a steadier path forward.

He uses straightforward conversation to learn what matters most to each person. Sessions are shaped to fit an individual's needs and goals rather than following a rigid script. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and practical steps that clients can try between meetings.

His background includes long-term work with grief, hospice and end-of-life matters, and challenges that emerge in midlife. He has also supported people with relationship changes such as divorce or blended family adjustments. Sexual health concerns and questions about commitment and non-monogamy are within his experience as well.

Dr. Anastasio pays attention to how life transitions affect mood and motivation. He helps people name what feels hard and break problems into manageable pieces. Many clients come away with clearer priorities and small actions that reduce daily strain.

If someone wants to start, they complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. He speaks English and accepts international clients, and his practice uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How therapeutic methods translate to online care

Dr. Anastasio draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical skills. One common approach emphasizes identifying patterns that keep problems in place and practicing small behavioral changes to shift mood and motivation. Another approach centers on grief processing and meaning-making, helping people name losses and find ways to carry forward what matters.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques to prioritize.

Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or offering a way to meet from a different location. For many people, remote sessions make it simpler to maintain continuity of care while juggling work, caregiving, or treatment for ongoing health needs.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCommitment issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

40+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He supports people facing grief, depression, low self-esteem, and major life changes. He also addresses LGBT concerns and related stressors.

What is his approach in sessions?

He favors plain spoken, focused conversation and practical steps. Sessions are tailored to a person's needs and priorities.

How long has he been practicing?

He brings 40 years of professional experience to his practice.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He is a Florida Psychologist, listed as FL Psychologist PY12696, and practices in Florida.

Can I work with him if I live outside the US?

He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Which session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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