Dr. Robert
Psychiatrist, MD
Finances
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Florida Blue
- Humana
- New Directions | Lucet
- Optum
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Florida / ME126649 Dr. Robert Watkins
- Columbia University, MD
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Relapse
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- LGBTQ+
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Self-Harming
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Participants
Age
Participants
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Intervention
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Groups
Relapse Prevention
Relapse prevention is a central focus of group therapy in substance abuse treatment. This topic involves educating participants about the common triggers, cravings, and high-risk situations that may lead to relapse. Group members learn coping strategies, such as identifying and managing cravings, developing healthy coping mechanisms, building social support networks, and practicing effective communication skills. Role-playing exercises and behavioral rehearsal techniques may be used to help group members develop and practice relapse prevention skills in a supportive environment.
Location
1030 Spring Villas Point
Winter Springs, FL 32708
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a widely used approach in substance abuse treatment that focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and beliefs that contribute to addictive behaviors. In group therapy, participants learn CBT skills to enhance their self-awareness, self-regulation, and problem-solving abilities. Group discussions may explore topics such as identifying cognitive distortions, understanding the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and replacing maladaptive thoughts with more adaptive ones. Group exercises, worksheets, and homework assignments may be used to reinforce CBT concepts and facilitate skill development.
Location
1030 Spring Villas Point
Winter Springs, FL 32708
Interpersonal Relationships and Social Support
Building and maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships and social support networks are essential components of recovery from substance abuse disorders. Group therapy provides an opportunity for participants to explore their relationship patterns, communication styles, and interpersonal difficulties in a safe and supportive environment. Group discussions may focus on topics such as assertive communication, conflict resolution, boundary-setting, and building trust and intimacy. Through group exercises, role-plays, and group process discussions, participants learn how to develop healthier relationships, strengthen social support networks, and address relational issues that may contribute to substance abuse.
Location
1030 Spring Villas Point
Winter Springs, FL 32708
Location
Primary Location
1030 Spring Villas Point
Suite 3000
Winter Springs, FL 32708
(321) 385-8206Email Me