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Robert Skuy

Experienced LCSW focused on practical coping strategies

LCSW Oklahoma

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Robert

Robert Skuy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oklahoma with 12 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

He brings a background that includes teaching and long-term work with developmentally disabled adults, along with roles in Adult Protection Services, Developmental Disabilities, and Child Welfare for the State of Oklahoma. Over the course of his career he has supported people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, and challenges tied to child welfare involvement.

His approach is described as warm and nonjudgmental, prioritizing individualized plans rather than strict labels. He commonly draws on cognitive behavioral methods alongside EMDR and dialectical behavior techniques, and has integrated mindfulness practices into his work.

He also notes experience adapting play-based strategies for adults when helpful. He emphasizes ongoing professional learning and adjusts treatment to match each person’s needs and goals.

Robert is open to working with international clients and offers multiple remote formats, aiming to make therapy accessible while collaborating on realistic steps toward improved functioning and coping.

Approaches in Online Therapy and How They Help

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and workplace or social stressors. It offers practical strategies and skills that clients can apply between sessions to address daily challenges.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-informed method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity, often used for post-traumatic stress and other trauma-related reactions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for managing intense emotions and impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Treatment can be tailored over time as goals change and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to connect from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent care while accommodating personal routines and communication preferences, helping people maintain momentum between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career struggles, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
The style is warm and nonjudgmental with a focus on individualized treatment plans; methods are adapted to each person rather than relying solely on diagnostic labels.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has 12 years of practice as a licensed clinician and previous roles as a teacher and as a provider for developmentally disabled adults, plus work for the State of Oklahoma in Adult Protection Services, Developmental Disabilities, and Child Welfare.
Where is this therapist licensed and located?
He is licensed as an LCSW in Oklahoma, license number OK LCSW 5721, and practices from that state.
What languages and international options are available?
Services are provided in English, and he accepts international clients as part of his practice.
Which session formats are offered for online work?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCommunication problemsForgivenessImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English