Therapy in Florida
Therapy That Fits Into Your Life
You may want the depth and connection of an ongoing relationship with an experienced therapist without having to arrange your life around getting to an office.
I provide individual, couples, and family therapy through secure video sessions and phone calls to clients throughout Florida. Whether you're navigating a major change, struggling in a relationship, grieving a loss, or trying to understand patterns that keep getting in your way, you can do that work from a private space that feels comfortable to you.
What Virtual Therapy Looks Like
No commute. No waiting room. No need to live near your therapist. All you need is a private space, a reliable internet connection, and a device with video, or a phone.
Sessions take place by video or telephone, allowing you to meet with me from home or another private location anywhere in Florida.
And while the setting is virtual, the work is personal. You'll have space to talk openly, reflect, ask difficult questions, and explore what's happening in your life with a therapist who listens closely and engages with you in the process.
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Session Types
All sessions are held virtually for clients located in Florida.
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Individual Therapy
A private space to explore what’s happening in your life, understand yourself more fully, and work through the patterns or experiences keeping you from living the way you want to.
2
Couples Therapy
A place to slow down the conflicts that keep repeating, understand what each of you brings to the relationship, and find effective ways to communicate and connect.
3
Family Therapy
An opportunity to look at the dynamics affecting the family as a whole, improve communication, and understand the patterns that may be keeping family members stuck.
Meet Robert Bakst
Licensed to Practice in Florida
I’m a licensed psychotherapist with more than 30 years of clinical experience, including five years of postgraduate psychoanalytic training. My approach is warm and collaborative, with a focus on helping you understand yourself more deeply, not simply manage symptoms.
FAQ About My Virtual Therapy in Florida
Yes. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida, so I can work with adults, couples and families anywhere in the state, including the Sarasota area, where I practiced in person for many years.
Can I do online therapy with you if I live in Florida?
All you need is a private space where you feel comfortable talking and a reliable internet connection or phone. Sessions are held by secure video or by phone, so there is no commute and no waiting room.
What do I need for a virtual therapy session?
For many people, yes. Research has found that therapy by video can be as effective as in-person sessions for many common concerns. Many clients also find it easier to open up from a familiar, comfortable space.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Yes. Along with individual therapy, I offer couples therapy to address repeated conflicts and improve communication and connection, and family therapy to look at family dynamics and communication patterns.
Do you offer online couples and family therapy in Florida?
Individual sessions are 45 minutes and cost $250. Couples and family sessions are 60 minutes and cost $325. I do not accept insurance. Payment is by credit card, debit card or Zelle, and invoices are available on request.
How much does online therapy cost?
Call 941-376-6834, email robertbakst@gmail.com . We will start with a brief conversation to see if we are a good fit, then schedule your first session.