Dr. Robert Egbert, LMHC

Dr. Robert Egbert is a licensed mental health counselor with three decades of experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and an Ed.D., and he has spent much of his career helping people facing common life stresses. He is based in Washington and works in English, including with international clients.

He keeps therapy straightforward and practical. Sessions often focus on everyday problems like anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and difficulties at work or home. He also addresses relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, grief, addiction, trauma, and coping with big life changes such as aging or separation.

Dr. Egbert draws on approaches that match the person in front of him. He uses client-centered methods to build understanding, cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and emotionally focused and family-informed ideas when relationships are central. He describes his style as eclectic and adaptive rather than fixed to one method.

Clients can expect a conversational tone and practical goals. There is attention to communication skills, handling conflict, and ways to manage stress and anger. He also works with people dealing with ADHD, caregiver stress, body image, and commitment or control issues.

Outside of clinical work he enjoys the outdoors, travel, and radio, and lives with a professional writer. That long personal and professional experience informs a calm, steady approach to therapy.

How his approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps build trust and clarifies goals through a nonjudgmental, conversational stance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and many stress-related concerns.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions in relationships and helps people improve connection and communication when intimacy or conflict is central.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Then he will suggest techniques to try and adjust them as progress is made in collaboration with the client.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions help them maintain regular contact while working toward clear, practical goals.