Onessa Robertson, LICSW, LCSW

Onessa Robertson is a licensed clinical social worker based in Florida who brings 14 years of experience to her work supporting people through life transitions, trauma, relationship challenges, and mood concerns. She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW, which stand for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, reflecting advanced clinical training in social work and psychotherapy.

Robertson offers an integrative, client-centered approach that blends evidence-based methods with creative and spiritually informed tools. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, the Gottman Level I method, play and art-based therapies, sandplay, and faith-based spirituality, tailoring techniques to the needs and goals each person brings. Her practice addresses a wide range of issues including anxiety, functional depression, post-traumatic stress, sexual violence and abuse, grief and loss, parenting and family dynamics, relationship conflicts, compassion fatigue, ADHD, career concerns, and coping with life changes.

Comfortable working with individuals, couples, and families, Robertson has provided therapeutic services on both a local and international level through professional and volunteer roles. She aims to help clients gain insight, foster meaningful change, and build new connections while offering steady support throughout the therapeutic journey. Her style emphasizes collaboration, practical strategies, and a compassionate presence as clients work toward greater well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Onessa Robertson integrates several evidence-informed approaches to help clients meet their goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action even in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings - it can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical skills to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma-related reactions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that supports personal growth and self-understanding across a wide range of concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Robertson and the client work together to determine which methods fit best based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, and adjustments are made as progress unfolds.

Online sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from different locations, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for the therapeutic work at hand.