Dr. Robert "David" San Filippo

Dr. Robert "David" San Filippo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with four decades of experience. He is a U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman veteran who has supported fellow veterans since the Vietnam era. His practice is based in Florida and includes work around bereavement and end-of-life concerns.

He focuses on grief, death and dying issues, and post-traumatic stress injuries and disorders. He also helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. People bring career concerns, compassion fatigue, and challenges tied to aging or first responder work.

His style blends a supportive, client-centered stance with cognitive behavioral methods. Sessions typically involve listening, practical problem solving, and skill-building to manage distress. He uses straightforward language and works at a pace that fits each person.

Dr. San Filippo also serves as Clinical Director for BlueLine Support, a peer-to-peer resource for law enforcement and their families. That background informs his work with veterans and emergency responders. He aims to make conversations about trauma and loss easier to handle.

He encourages people to name small goals and try concrete steps between sessions. Many clients focus on better sleep, fewer intrusive memories, clearer communication, or gentler ways to remember lost loved ones. His approach is steady and practical, rooted in long clinical experience.

How these approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's needs and goals first. It means the therapist listens closely, follows the client's lead, and helps people make choices that feel right. It is useful for grief, decision points around end-of-life matters, and emotional support.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, improving sleep, and reducing depressive symptoms. Worksheets, behavior experiments, and brief exercises are common tools used to practice new habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying different techniques and adjusting plans as progress is reviewed.

Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins around a workday or avoiding travel time. It can also let people connect with a licensed professional who has relevant experience in grief, trauma, veterans' or first responder issues even when they live far from the therapist's office.