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Robert Buerkens, Therapist

Robert Buerkens, MSW, LCSW, Therapist in Raleigh, North Carolina

Specialties:
Childhood behavioral issues School avoidance School behavioral issues Sexual trauma Trauma & PTSD +25
Ages Served
6-64
Does Not Manage Medication
Provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance
Yes - View plans

About Robert Buerkens (He/Him)

Robert obtained his Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California, and also holds a Bachelor of Psychology degree from East Carolina University. Robert has many years’ experience working within therapeutic foster care, specifically the Intensive Alternative Family Treatment level of care. Robert sees children/adolescents and adults individually as well as families and groups. Robert has interest in working with a wide array of behavioral and mental health issues such as trauma, anxiety, personality disorders and depression. Robert utilizes an integrative approach specifically designed to meet each individual’s needs and uses techniques from a variety of modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • School behavioral issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • ADHD
  • Adoption & foster care
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Childhood ADHD, attention or focus issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Family conflict
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenting
  • Premarital counseling
  • School avoidance
  • Self-esteem
  • Sports performance
  • Stress management

Family Therapy

Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.

  • School avoidance
  • Sexual trauma
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • ADHD
  • Adoption & foster care
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Caregiving
  • Childhood ADHD, attention or focus issues
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Family conflict
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenting
  • Premarital counseling
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-esteem
  • Sports performance
  • Stress management

Therapy Types

  • ACT Therapy
  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Parenting Support
  • Play Therapy
  • Sports Psychology & Therapy
  • Strength-Based Therapy

Languages

  • English

Education

  • University of Southern California

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Robert Buerkens, Therapist in Raleigh, North Carolina

Robert Buerkens

Therapist in Raleigh, North Carolina

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