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Robert Bakst,

Robert Bakst | L.C.S.W., C.A.P., Psychoanalyst

Specializing in individual, marital, and family therapy. I bring a unique approach to providing solutions to your problems.

About Me

L.C.S.W., C.A.P.

My name is Robert Bakst. I am a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist practicing in Sarasota, Florida, where I have lived for the past twenty-six years. With over thirty years of experience providing therapy for individuals, couples, and families, I have the necessary skills to help you find the root cause of your problems, determine the best solutions to resolve your conflicts, and aid you in experiencing a healthier and happier life. Together, we can work on a mutual path to help you develop the tools to resolve your conflicts and experience greater joy in living.

My Services

I provide counseling to individuals, couples, and families. I also provide supervision to mental health professionals.
My areas of specialization include:

Addictions

I’ll help you learn how to deal with your critical inner voice, and together we will develop coping techniques to manage urges and cravings for your specific addiction.

ADHD

We’ll come up with various strategies to increase your focus and improve your organizational skills. I am also available to do ADHD Assessments. If I determine that you have ADHD, I can refer you to a physician for a consultation for medication.

Anger Management

Let’s work together to properly identify your triggers to anger, and find effective ways to calm yourself even when you’re feeling out of control or overwhelmed.

Anxiety

I offer counseling on anxiety. We’ll explore events that trigger your anxiety and develop coping techniques to manage it effectively.

Bereavement

I will be with you during your mourning process. I will help you develop coping skills to deal with loss and move forward in your life.

Depression

Together we’ll look at the underlying causes of your depression and the events that trigger it and find ways to improve your mood.

Emotional Abuse

I will help you recognize abusive behaviors, develop assertiveness skills, a strong sense of self, and the ability to exit unhealthy relationships.

Life Transitions

I provide counseling on how to cope with life changes, such as dealing with a divorce, job loss, a relationship breakup, or relocation. I can assist you in developing stress management skills specific to these transitions.

Low self-esteem

I will assist you in increasing your self esteem by becoming more compassionate towards yourself and actualizing your life goals.

Personality disorders

I will assist you in dealing with anxiety and abandonment issues, and to develop effective strategies to deal with your psychic pain.