- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
- Family therapy methods
About Robert
Dr. Robert Egbert is a Washington LMHC with 30 years of clinical experience. He trained in counseling psychology and education and has spent decades in schools and clinical settings. He works with adults on common problems like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship or family concerns.
Robert uses straightforward, talk-based sessions. He draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral work, family therapies, emotionally-focused ideas, existential thinking, and client-centered care to match what a person needs. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer communication, and making choices that feel manageable.
He has experience with a wide range of issues including stress, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. He also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family stresses, caregiver strain, and body image and eating-related issues.
In sessions he helps people talk through relationship and intimacy troubles, work through patterns that cause conflict, and practice skills for everyday life. He also supports people dealing with major transitions such as separation, divorce, or significant loss.
Outside of work he is married, has three grown children, and enjoys the outdoors, travel, and radio. He shares his home with a professional writer. His long clinical background means he often draws on multiple techniques to find what helps an individual move forward.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful working relationship. Online sessions can use that same conversational style to identify concerns and priorities and to try small changes between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with specific exercises and short skills practice; online meetings can set goals, review homework, and coach new skills during a session. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) attends to patterns in close relationships and helps people notice and change interaction cycles that cause hurt.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That process is collaborative and may combine techniques from different approaches listed above.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, or caregiving, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove commuting time. Online work still focuses on practical skills, communication practice, and planning next steps to fit everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, addiction, trauma, grief, eating and sleeping problems, and other life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He practices a mix of client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral methods, emotionally-focused ideas, existential reflection, and family therapy techniques to fit each person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience, including work as a school counselor and in family therapy settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Washington LMHC and practices from Washington state.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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