Robert Peterson, LICSW

Robert Peterson, LICSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and midlife concerns. He draws on thirty years of experience and works with people coping with life changes, grief, addictions, relationship and parenting struggles, and issues tied to identity such as LGBT concerns and gender dysphoria.

His approach is straightforward and practical. He listens first and then helps clients set clear, manageable goals. Sessions usually focus on learning skills, testing small changes, and talking through what feels most important right now.

Robert has spent much of his career working in international settings with children and adolescents. That work sharpened his ability to help people through cultural adjustment, dislocation from supports, and the isolation that follows big life shifts. He applies those lessons when supporting adults facing transitions or trauma.

He uses a mix of methods that fit each person's needs, including cognitive behavioral techniques to reshape unhelpful thinking, solution-focused work to identify next steps, and emotionally-focused work to attend to relationship needs. He also draws on existential ideas when clients are wrestling with meaning or life direction.

Robert emphasizes building resilience through practical skill building and cognitive restructuring. He encourages small experiments between sessions and clear plans for managing stress, anger, or symptoms of mood disorders. People can expect a calm, direct style and a focus on useful changes rather than long theorizing.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy is about focusing on the person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps the client set the direction for work. This is useful for people who want a supportive space to make sense of big changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) mixes conversation with hands-on techniques. It helps people notice patterns in thinking, try different behaviors, and measure what works. This can be helpful for anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with life transitions.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on feelings and relationship patterns. It helps people name vulnerable emotions and try new ways of connecting in close relationships. EFT can be useful for intimacy-related problems and communication struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what fits the client's needs and preferences. That collaboration helps shape which approach is emphasized as therapy continues.

For practical matters, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions to match routines and day-to-day demands.