- Psychodynamic therapy
- Self-exploration work
- Behavioral suggestions
About Robert
Robert Kraft is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience working with adults. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues like communication problems, isolation, social anxiety, guilt and shame.
He describes therapy as a mix of careful self-exploration and practical steps. Sessions often involve talking through difficult memories and current challenges. He may ask how similar problems were handled before and what did or did not help.
When a client is stuck in self-limiting thoughts, he sometimes suggests alternative, more appreciative messages to try out. He also asks people to explain how they reached negative conclusions about themselves, rather than accepting those conclusions as fact. At times he simply sits with a client and listens, leaving it to them to notice their own strengths.
His approach is conversational and reflective. He listens, reflects what he hears, and offers perspectives that clients can test in their daily life. That might mean trying small behavior changes when someone feels ready.
Clients who are dealing with persistent guilt or shame can expect explicit attention to those feelings alongside other problems like anxiety or family strain. The work includes naming patterns, asking useful questions, and trying different ways of thinking and acting to see what helps in real situations.
Psychodynamic approach and online sessions
Psychodynamic therapy focuses on how past relationships and early experiences shape present feelings and behavior. In practice this means talking about memories, patterns, and repeated reactions to see where shame or guilt may come from and how those feelings influence current choices.In sessions he uses reflective conversation to help people notice repeated patterns and the stories they tell themselves. That process can make it easier to test new ways of thinking and acting in daily life, especially around issues like self-worth, relationships, and anxiety.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He discusses goals and preferences with each person and together they decide which questions and interventions to try. That collaborative process helps shape what happens session to session.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt how they use talk and brief exercises so the work fits into everyday routines and responsibilities.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, family issues, trauma and abuse. Additional focuses include communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and social anxiety.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses conversation and reflection to name those feelings and trace how they developed. He may suggest different messages to test and ask questions about how a person drew certain conclusions about themselves.
What is his background and experience?
He is an LCSW with 15 years of professional experience working with adults on a variety of concerns including trauma, addiction, and mood and anxiety problems.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices in Illinois as an Illinois LCSW.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.