- CBT and EFT methods
- Family of origin work
- Parenting and communication
About Robert
Dr. Robert Egbert is an LMHC licensed in Washington with 30 years of clinical experience. He trained in counseling psychology and education and has worked as a school counselor and family therapist. He lists areas such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, parenting, eating problems, and career decisions among his work.
He uses a mix of practical methods rather than one single model. That means sessions often include clear skill practice, focused conversation, and steps to change patterns that cause stress or conflict. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas, emotionally-focused approaches, existential thinking, and methods from family therapy and the Gottman Method as they fit the situation.
People who consult him often want help with communication, managing emotions, or changing long-standing family patterns. He also works with intimacy issues, grief, addiction concerns, sleeping and eating problems, and caregiver or aging-related stress. He describes work that addresses attachment and abandonment concerns when those come up.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and problem-focused when needed, and also allow time to consider values and meaning. He emphasizes practical steps for coping and clearer ways to talk about difficult topics. His background in schools and family settings informs how he talks about parenting and blended family issues.
Outside of practice he is married, has three grown children, and enjoys the outdoors, travel, and radio. He lives with a professional writer and brings decades of experience to steady, plainspoken conversations about family of origin patterns and current relationships.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can say what matters and decide next steps; this helps with self-esteem, decision making, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then practicing small changes; this is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating difficulties. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at patterns in close relationships and the emotions that keep those patterns going, which can be helpful for intimacy and communication problems.Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose methods that fit the person’s goals, needs, and preferences, and can adjust over time based on what is helpful.
The original biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, require less travel, and allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. It can also let someone meet without being on camera if that feels better. Licensed professionals and therapists often use these practical advantages to help maintain steady progress without asking clients to rearrange large parts of daily life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, addictions, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, ADHD, and related topics.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He describes an eclectic, practical approach that borrows from client-centered work, CBT, emotionally-focused approaches, existential ideas, and family therapy techniques.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 30 years of experience, including time as a school counselor and family therapist.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMHC licensed in Washington and works from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
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