Robert Skuy, LCSW

Robert Skuy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who provides both family and individual therapy. He brings more than a decade of professional experience and a long history of working with diverse populations, including 15 years supporting adults with developmental disabilities and roles with the State of Oklahoma in Adult Protection Services, Developmental Disabilities, and Child Welfare.

He has worked with individuals and families involved in child welfare investigations and has supported people facing depression, anxiety, emotional and physical abuse, relationship challenges, grief, and trauma. His approach is warm and nonjudgmental, and he emphasizes adapting treatment to each person rather than relying on labels. He uses a range of evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and play therapy when appropriate, noting that adults can benefit from play-based techniques as well.

Robert stays engaged in ongoing training and has recently incorporated mindfulness practices into his work, finding them helpful for increasing focus and productivity. He recognizes how difficult it can be to reach out for help and aims to offer a listening presence paired with practical guidance. Together with each client he develops an individualized treatment plan to address the problems that brought them to therapy. He does not provide Christian or spiritual based therapy, and he does not include Bible study or prayer as part of his treatment services.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Robert Skuy integrates client-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR into his online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship where the client's goals guide the work - it helps people gain clarity, self-acceptance, and confidence to make changes. CBT is a structured approach that identifies patterns of thought and behavior contributing to stress, anxiety, or depression and teaches practical skills to shift them, which can be helpful for mood, panic, and coping with life changes. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact, often used for post-traumatic stress and lingering trauma symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Robert works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts techniques over time so clients receive the most helpful support.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging allow therapy to fit into varied schedules and life circumstances. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact, address challenges as they arise, and access care from different locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to each individual.