Robert Buerkens, MSW, LCSWA,
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
- Individual Therapy: Ages 6-64
- Family Therapy: Ages 6-64
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
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Depression/feeling down
- Family conflict
- First responder stress
- Gambling
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Panic attacks
- Parenting
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- School avoidance
- Self-esteem
- Sports performance
- Stress management
- Video game/internet
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
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bullying or harassment
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Family conflict
- First responder stress
- Gambling
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Panic attacks
- Parenting
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Sports performance
- Stress management
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
Languages
- English
Education
- University of Southern California
- East Carolina University
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984-272-4590
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Frequently Asked
Questions About
Robert Buerkens
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Robert Buerkens. You can also call 984-272-4590 to have someone assist you.
Robert Buerkens generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 984-272-4590 to find out Robert Buerkens's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Robert Buerkens:
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 984-272-4590 to see how we can help.
Robert Buerkens is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Robert Buerkens works at:
Yes, Robert Buerkens does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Robert Buerkens is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: