Therapist profile
Robert Anzola, LICSW
Massachusetts
LICSW - Relationships and Addictions
Continue with RobertWhere Robert stands
- Credentials
- LICSW
- License
- LICSW, Massachusetts / 1024996
- NPI
- 1326181595
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Massachusetts
About
- Codependency concerns
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Motivational interviewing
About Robert
Robert Anzola is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 30 years of experience in Massachusetts. He works mostly with individuals and helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, depression, grief, and codependency concerns.
He listens closely and keeps the conversation practical. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep someone stuck - like people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or losing themselves in relationships. He also addresses issues around substance use, intimacy, parenting stress, and career strain.
Robert draws on several approaches to help people make small, workable changes. He uses client-centered methods to follow what a person brings, and cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also uses motivational interviewing to clarify goals and hypnotherapy when a person and he decide it could be useful.
In session he favors direct talk and concrete steps. That can mean setting short experiments, practicing boundary language, or breaking a problem into smaller parts. Therapy can include looking at how past relationships shape current patterns when psychodynamic ideas are helpful.
People who come to him often want relief from anxiety, clearer boundaries, help with addictive behavior, or repair of closeness and trust. He encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes and works with each person to set realistic next steps.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and figure out priorities for change.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and patterns like people-pleasing or avoidance.
Motivational interviewing helps people clarify goals and find their own reasons to change, which can be useful with addictions or when someone feels stuck.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will take a collaborative stance and help the client decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean trying one approach for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps.
The original biography does not list explicit session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions let them keep therapy consistent alongside work, caregiving, or other obligations.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, codependency, intimacy concerns, and related problems.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He listens closely and keeps work practical. Sessions often mix client-centered listening with concrete CBT tools and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience working mainly with individuals and some families and couples.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an MA LICSW based in Massachusetts.
What languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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