Robert Skuy, LCSW

Robert Skuy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oklahoma. He brings 12 years of experience to his work and a long background in social services. He speaks English and accepts international clients who use online formats.

Before focusing on therapy he spent many years as a teacher and supporting adults with developmental disabilities. He also worked for the State of Oklahoma in Adult Protection Services, Developmental Disabilities, and Child Welfare. That background shaped his practical approach to everyday problems.

His style is warm and nonjudgmental. He avoids labels when possible and adjusts his approach to fit each person's needs. He listens, offers guidance, and helps people set clear steps for change.

Robert uses a mix of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), client-centered methods, and mindfulness practices. He has found mindfulness helpful in increasing focus and reducing stress.

He has worked with a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting and family issues, grief, relationship and intimacy-related struggles, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He is clear that he does not offer Christian-based or spiritual-based therapy that includes Bible study or prayer.

Robert can collaborate with each person to build a treatment plan that fits their daily life and goals. He aims to make practical changes that help people feel more capable and in control.

Approaches and Online Options for Therapy

Robert often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. He also uses EMDR to help process traumatic memories and lessen their emotional intensity, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation and coping skills for intense feelings.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and daily life, and together they will try methods that seem to fit best. Adjustments can be made along the way so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers several flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a hands-free check-in is needed, and chat or messaging can suit quick check-ins or written reflection between sessions. These formats help people fit therapy into busy schedules and maintain continuity of care from different locations.