Dr. Robert "David" San Filippo, LMHC

Dr. Robert "David" San Filippo brings four decades of clinical experience to his work in Florida. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and has spent many years supporting veterans and first responders. He focuses on grief, trauma, stress, anxiety, and related concerns. He served as a U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman and has provided peer support to veterans since the Vietnam era. In addition to private practice, he is the Clinical Director for BlueLine Support, a peer-to-peer program for law enforcement personnel and their families. That background shapes how he listens and responds to people in crisis. His counseling style is straightforward and supportive. He commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses. He also uses client-centered and mindfulness approaches to slow things down and build coping skills. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps and real-life problems. He helps people work through bereavement, end-of-life concerns, compassion fatigue, and post-traumatic stress. Career strain, self-esteem, relationship stress, and depression are also areas he addresses. People who choose him will find a clinician who pairs long experience with a calm, measured approach. He aims to create space for honest conversation and to help clients try small changes that add up. This profile reflects his practice in Florida and his work with international clients in English.

Working with CBT, Client-Centered, and Mindfulness Online

Dr. San Filippo commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify patterns of thinking that increase stress or anxiety and then practice alternative responses. CBT sessions often include specific exercises and homework to test new ways of coping. He also uses client-centered methods that prioritize listening and reflecting what matters most to the person, which helps build trust and direction. Mindfulness techniques are used to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation; these are useful for grief, trauma symptoms, and day-to-day stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods collaboratively. Adjustments are made over time so the plan stays relevant and practical for each person.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different needs. Video lets the therapist and client work face-to-face when schedules align. Phone calls can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited or a quieter audio check-in is preferred. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, coaching-style exchanges, or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on progress and practical skills.