Roberto (BO) Hess, LCSW

North Carolina · 3 years in practice

License and registration

LCSW, North Carolina: C011628 · expires July 2026
NPI: 1750891354 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Roberto

Roberto (Bo) Hess is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people coping with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, sleep problems, anger, and mood concerns like depression and bipolar disorder. He also supports people struggling with body image, codependency, impulsivity, isolation, and issues related to LGBT identity.

Bo practices with people in North Carolina and works with clients from other places as well. Bo aims for clear, straightforward sessions.

Background and approach

He listens first, then helps clients name what feels hardest. He uses plain language and practical steps so people can try changes between sessions. Humor and honesty are part of his approach when they fit the situation.

In sessions he draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and dialectical behavior skills to manage strong emotions. He also uses mindfulness practices to build calm and EMDR methods for trauma-related memories when appropriate. Motivational interviewing helps people who are struggling with substance use or readiness to change.

Bo sees therapy as a collaborative process. He explains options, checks what feels useful, and adjusts the plan as people make progress or run into roadblocks. Sessions focus on real-life problems and practical tools more than labels or jargon.

With three years of clinical experience, he balances direct interventions with attention to how life events and relationships shape feelings. People who reach out can expect clear suggestions, skill-building, and regular review of goals and next steps.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Roberto lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
LGBT
Grief
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Avoidant personality
Body image
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
First responder issues
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Sex addiction
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues

Approaches Roberto names

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Online support

How his approaches work online

Roberto commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR as part of his online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying out new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) helps process distressing memories so they have less emotional charge and can reduce trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will review your history, goals, and preferences and suggest methods to try. Together you decide what feels most helpful and adjust as you go, blending skill work, mindfulness exercises, or trauma processing when needed.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video sessions allow face-to-face work and guided exercises. Phone sessions can fit a work break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging are helpful for short check-ins, skill reminders, or ongoing coaching between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around busy schedules and changing needs.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, anger, grief, depression, bipolar symptoms, eating and body image issues, LGBT concerns, parenting strain, and related challenges.

What is his general therapeutic style?

His style is direct and practical. He listens carefully, uses plain language, and offers concrete tools and skills to try between sessions.

What sort of experience does he have?

He has three years of clinical experience working as a licensed clinical social worker and clinician focusing on addiction and trauma-related concerns.

Where is the therapist based and what are his credentials?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with the credential listed as NC LCSW.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats does he offer?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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