- Stress and anxiety
- CBT methods
- Narrative approaches
About Robert
Robert Ross is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Pennsylvania with 29 years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. He also addresses relationship concerns, parenting strain, and mood issues including bipolar conditions.
He takes a straightforward, conversational approach. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps people can try between meetings. He listens to how family of origin patterns show up now and helps people notice the roles and expectations they still follow.
Robert uses Client-Centered Therapy to make sessions focused on the person's experience. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. He also uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their personal stories and consider different possibilities.
He is not a drug and alcohol therapist. Conversations in early sessions typically cover current problems, recent events, and how family background influences present behavior. From there he and the person plan realistic, measurable steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Sessions are aimed at adults who want to change patterns inherited from their upbringing. Robert works in a direct, pragmatic style that emphasizes clarity, skill practice, and gradual change. People looking to address commitment issues, divorce and separation, guilt, shame, or men's issues will find these topics within his stated focus areas.
How Robert Ross uses therapeutic approaches in online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's immediate experience in the room. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps the person name feelings and values so choices become clearer. This approach supports people dealing with self-esteem, relationship patterns, and the impact of family roles.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going. It uses specific exercises and homework to shift worry, anger, or depressive patterns and to build more effective habits. This method is useful for anxiety, mood issues, and coping with life changes.
Narrative Therapy treats personal problems as part of a story that can be retold. It helps people identify the dominant storylines they learned in childhood and consider alternative narratives that allow different choices and actions.
Working out which approach fits best is part of the early work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to use one method or combine elements from several approaches in a collaborative way.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Others prefer shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or audio-only meetings when bandwidth is limited. These practical options can make it easier to use therapy consistently while balancing everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, mood disorders including bipolar, relationship and parenting concerns, and related issues like guilt, shame, and isolation.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is conversational and goal-focused. He emphasizes clear steps, skill practice, and noticing how family of origin patterns affect current behavior.
How much experience does he have?
He has 29 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and he practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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