Dr. Robert "David" San Filippo, LMHC

Dr. Robert "David" San Filippo brings four decades of experience as a mental health counselor. He combines a calm, steady presence with practical tools to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and career or relationship strains. He is a Florida LMHC and has a long history supporting veterans and first responders.

His work often centers on bereavement, end-of-life concerns, and post-traumatic stress. He uses a supportive style rooted in cognitive-behavioral ideas. That means sessions typically focus on clear steps people can practice between meetings and on understanding the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.

David also draws on client-centered and mindfulness approaches when they fit the situation. He listens for what matters most to each person, and then helps them set small, manageable goals. Mindfulness skills are used to help people notice reactions and reduce emotional overwhelm.

He has served veterans since the Vietnam era and now supports law enforcement through peer-to-peer work as a clinical director. That background informs his steady, real-world approach to trauma and compassion fatigue.

People who work with him can expect straightforward conversation, practical coping ideas, and attention to daily life changes that make a difference. To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Language of service is English and international clients are accepted. Costs vary by location and availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Approaches for remote work with trauma and loss

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person's pace. The therapist focuses on what matters most to the client and creates space for them to describe their experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. It can cut down travel time, allow shorter check-ins between appointments, and help people keep continuity of care when schedules or locations change. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, and supportive listening to remote sessions so clients can keep building skills and tracking progress.