Dr. Robert Cipriano Jr

Dr. Robert Cipriano Jr is a licensed psychologist practicing in Florida. He brings 20 years of clinical experience and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, anger, and relationship and family concerns.

He often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical approach that looks at thoughts and behaviors, to help people change unhelpful patterns. More recently he has been offering Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, for clients working through trauma symptoms.

Over two decades Dr. Cipriano has worked closely with trauma and emergency response settings. He has provided services in trauma-intensive hospital units and inpatient behavioral health, and he has led many critical incident stress debriefings for staff after major events.

He has also supported law enforcement programs, including serving as an in-house psychologist for a crisis negotiation team and developing psychological supervision and wellness programs for a metropolitan police department. His work often focuses on wellness, prevention, and practical support for people affected by critical incidents.

Dr. Cipriano has provided training on recognizing and responding to school and workplace violence, active shooter dynamics, and bullying behavior. He frames these topics around prevention, early intervention, and supporting professionals and institutions in planning and response.

People seeking help can expect direct, goal-oriented sessions that emphasize real-life strategies for coping, communication, and recovery from stressful or traumatic events.

How CBT and EMDR can work in online therapy

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often uses concrete exercises, homework, and short-term goals to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and improve coping skills.

EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is an approach used for trauma-related symptoms. It involves structured sessions that help process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact for people dealing with past traumatic events.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals, and preferences and together decide whether CBT, EMDR, or a mix of methods is the best fit. Adjustments are made over time based on how well the plan is working.

Confirm the session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. It can also allow shorter check-ins or choosing audio-only sessions when less bandwidth is needed. Ask about available appointment types when you schedule to match therapy to your day-to-day routine.