CBTTherapistsUSA

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

RR Portrait of Dr. Robert Rasp

Dr. Robert Rasp

Committed, collaborative therapy for lasting change

LCSW Missouri

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
Continue with Robert

About Robert

Dr. Robert Rasp brings three decades of clinical experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, ADHD, addictions, and a wide range of interpersonal and life challenges.

Background and approach

He frames therapy as a collaborative effort, helping clients clarify their vision for a more satisfying life and then applying practical strategies to move toward that vision. His practice includes attention to relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and family difficulties, career and self-esteem questions, and health-related issues such as chronic pain and caregiver stress.

Trained in approaches that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), EMDR, and hypnotherapy, Dr. Rasp mixes evidence-informed techniques with a solution-focused stance.

He emphasizes serving clients rather than directing them, preferring to explore each person's goals and strengths before shaping a plan. Dr.

Rasp is an LCSW practicing in Missouri with extensive experience helping people navigate life transitions, addiction recovery, coping after disaster, and complex emotional concerns.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Dr. Rasp often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR into online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, and it translates well to structured online sessions. EMDR offers a protocol-based approach for processing traumatic memories and related distress, and components of it can be adapted for remote sessions with careful planning.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. He aims to explore each client's history, current challenges, and treatment goals together, then select or combine methods that fit the person's needs and preferences rather than imposing a single technique.

Online therapy with Dr. Rasp is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These options help accommodate different schedules, comfort levels with technology, and needs for ongoing support between live sessions, making it easier to maintain continuity of care while pursuing practical, goal-oriented work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Rasp commonly address?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, parenting and family difficulties, anger, and self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He takes a collaborative, solution-focused approach that centers the client's goals and preferences while drawing on client-centered methods, CBT, EFT, EMDR, and hypnotherapy as appropriate.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional experience supporting people through grief, trauma, mood concerns, addiction, and life transitions.
Where is he licensed and what credential does he hold?
He is licensed as an LCSW in Missouri with licence number MO LCSW 004422 and practices from that state.
Can people who live outside the United States work with him?
International clients are accepted and he conducts work in English for those who seek his services.
What session formats are available for appointments?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging depending on client preference and availability.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English