Roberto (BO) Hess, LCSW

North Carolina · 3 years in practice

Roberto (Bo) Hess is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, sleep problems, anger, grief, and low mood.

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 who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, sleep problems, anger, grief, and low mood. He also supports concerns around eating, body image, parenting strain, bipolar mood shifts, and LGBT-related stress. Bo writes plainly and meets people where they are in the moment.

Bo takes a practical, down-to-earth approach in sessions. He listens first, then works with each person to set small, achievable goals.

Background and approach

He uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach coping skills. He also brings mindfulness practices into sessions to help people stay present. EMDR is part of the range of approaches he incorporates when trauma memories are a focus.

Motivational interviewing is used when people want help making lasting behavior changes, such as reducing substance use. These methods are blended to match each person’s needs rather than following a rigid script. Bo trained and practices as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has three years of experience in the field.

He frames therapy as collaborative coaching, where honesty and a bit of humor can help people move forward. The aim is to relieve immediate distress while building skills for everyday life. Sessions are offered in English and are available to people in North Carolina and internationally.

He offers multiple online session formats and helps people choose the style that fits their schedule and comfort. If you want a straightforward, practical therapist, Bo makes space for the real and difficult parts of life.

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

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Bo commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - which focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, making it easy to work on during video or phone sessions.

He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy - DBT - skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindful awareness. DBT skills can be taught in short segments and practiced between sessions, which suits chat and text check-ins as well as live video work.

EMDR is among the approaches he includes when trauma memories are central. EMDR techniques aim to reduce the lingering intensity of distressing memories; elements of the work can be adapted to online formats under a licensed clinician’s guidance.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will help clients choose or combine methods based on their situation, goals, and what feels most comfortable. That collaborative process may change over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick skill practice, daily coaching, or when someone prefers written communication. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Bo typically help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, grief, depression, and related issues like body image and parenting strain.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Bo uses a practical, down-to-earth style. He listens, sets small goals with clients, and teaches real skills for coping and emotional regulation.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has three years of experience working as a licensed clinical social worker and clinician in behavioral health settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds NC LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker and practices from North Carolina.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available online?

He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging depending on what works for the client.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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