Rob Cravatta, LCSW - Therapist at Grow Therapy

Rob Cravatta

Rob Cravatta

LCSW
10 years of experience
Virtual

Life might have taken a toll on you. The people, places, and things you have experienced have brought on this false sense of not being worthy. The traumas of your past cannot be changed but they can be used as tools to make you stronger. Let me help you gather those tools and make it work to your advantage. If you are having difficulty having your needs met in a relationship I can help you express yourself in a way so that you can be understood by communicating effectively. If self-esteem and motivation are lacking, let's come up with some ideas and solutions that can help you gain success. Life transitions are also often difficult. You may find yourself unsatisfied in your career or feeling as if you are in "limbo" or lost. Let's find out ways to invest back into yourself, deal with work stress, and find your identity.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

If this is your first time conducting therapy on video I know it can seem daunting and impersonal. But, there are a lot of benefits in it. You can do do your visit from anywhere, your car or office or the comfort of your home. And I guarantee that after a few sessions you won't even think about it. Also, I'm a parent so I know what is like to have your kids interrupt during a serious conversation. There's no need to apologize or be worried about them not being watched. Plus, I LOVE seeing people's pets when were on camera together!

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Together we will come up with a plan that involves specific tasks to complete in between our sessions. This could be by establishing a daily routine of goals and things you will need to accomplish in order for therapy to work. One has to remember that therapy is only effective by the amount of effort you put in to becoming better. The harder you work, the better you will feel.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Many clients are goal oriented individuals that create tasks in order to achieve that goal. Any deviation or unplanned disruption to that path causes the individual stress and creates an emotion. A frustration begins because they are not equipped to deal with that emotion because they are so focused on finishing what they had intended within a certain amount time. This can often lead to a communication breakdown and the inability to express the emotion in a healthy way. Many of us have learned how to become passive or aggressive, which is not our fault. We are just working with the tools we have because no one ever taught us how to be assertive. Healthy communication is key in any relationship, whether its personal or professional.

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Motivational Interviewing

I pride myself on the ability to meet a client on their level. In my opinion, a client needs a safe place to discuss problems or vent. My clients will feel heard while we come up with ways to cope and understand their emotions.

Rob Cravatta, LCSW