Robert Townsend
(He/Him/His)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I specialize in helping client dealing with anxiety and depression symptoms and use a person-centered approach in my sessions.
I have worked in the field of Social Work for over twenty years, with the past four of those years doing clinical work in mental health. I have worked with abuse victims and those without permanent housing in my earlier work and this has helped inform my mental health practice. I also have served in religious ministry as a pastor and have an extensive educational background in many religions and spiritual beliefs. I find this has been helpful for clients who have questions related to spirituality and are searching for meaning in their lives. I do not press my beliefs onto others, but offer my extensive knowledge in these areas if clients would like to make use of it. I try to work with the whole person in my treatment, not merely what is going on inside their heads. I focus on helping clients make their lives more meaningful by exploring their long and short-term goals and in focusing on making their day-to-day living environment more conducive to their overall health and happiness. I look forward to meeting you and working together to help you move towards a happier, healthier life.
Practice hours (EST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
- Emotional support animals allowed
Getting around
- Elevators
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Medicaid – North Carolina
- Medicaid AmeriHealth Caritas – North Carolina
- Out-of-pocket
- In-network insurance
Credentials
Licenses
Social Work
North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
C015098, North Carolina
Education
Radford University
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2015
Wake Forest University
MDiv (Master of Divinity), 2007