Robert Pedevillano , LPC

Robert Pedevillano is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of New Jersey with more than two decades of experience helping individuals address emotional and relational challenges. As an LPC he holds a state license to provide professional counseling and guidance to people working through concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, work-related stress, and emotional abuse. He combines clinical methods drawn from cognitive-behavioral, Gestalt, and psychodynamic traditions to tailor care to each person’s needs.

His experience spans private practice as well as roles in hospitals, community mental health centers, and employee assistance programs. Those varied settings shaped his practical approach to supporting clients who want to perform better at work, manage difficult interactions, recognize personal strengths and areas for growth, and find motivation to reach goals. He has helped people navigate everything from career pressures to complex family dynamics.

Known for a warm, caring manner, he blends empathy with gentle, direct feedback that helps clients notice blind spots that may be holding them back. He encourages each person to define their own priorities and then works with them to set realistic objectives that reflect their values and skills. Across his work he focuses on helping people move forward toward a more manageable and satisfying future.

Approaches Robert uses in online therapy

Robert integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support people through change. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy, respect, and working at the client’s pace to clarify values and goals - it is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, grief, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and develop practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress.

He also draws on elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when clients face intense emotions or impulsivity. These techniques can be helpful for anger, impulsivity, mood instability, and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then adjusts methods so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Robert uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to licensed professionals. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work and family, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose a format that feels most comfortable for engaging in therapeutic work.