Robert (Bob) Testen
(He/Him/His)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I welcome and affirm clients of all identities and backgrounds in my practice.
My training is in a family systems approach to treatment. As a therapist I'm very interactive. I do not sit quietly without a response, but rather share my reactions and offer genuine feedback. I integrate a variety of techniques - not limiting myself to one treatment approach because we are all unique. I draw from psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as DBT.
Practice hours (EDT)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Manic episodes
- Severe depression
- Substance use
Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality
- Career
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Intimacy Concerns
- Men's Issues
- Narcissistic Personality
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Personality
- Peer Difficulties
- Performance Anxiety
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Social Anxiety
- Substance Use
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Adult children of alcoholics
- Athletes
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Professional Healthcare Providers
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Couples Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Family Systems Therapy
- Anger Management
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$140 — $190per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Blue Home BCBS of UNC – North Carolina
- Blue Value BCBS – North Carolina
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Health Savings Account
- Venmo
Credentials
Licenses
LCSW
NC Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
C004585, North Carolina
LCSW
IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
149 005896, Illinois
Education
Jane Addams School of Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago
MSW (Master of Social Work), 1992
The focus of my education was mental health. My training is in a Family Systems approach to understanding the needs of my clients.