- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Robert
Dr. Robert Egbert is a Washington LMHC with 30 years of clinical experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and an Ed.D., and has worked in schools and family settings over many years. He lists concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, and eating or sleeping problems.
He uses practical approaches drawn from Client-Centered Therapy, cognitive behavioral methods, emotionally-focused work, existential ideas, and the Gottman Method. Sessions focus on clear conversations about what is causing stress or worry and on small changes that can make daily life easier. He aims to help people improve communication, manage mood and anxiety, and handle life transitions.
His background includes long-term work as a school counselor and family therapist, so he is familiar with concerns that span generations. He often addresses parenting stresses, caregiver strain, blended family dynamics, and attachment or abandonment worries. He also has experience with grief, trauma and addiction-related issues.
Robert favors straightforward, problem-focused work when that helps, and he also uses deeper, meaning-oriented conversation when appropriate. That mix is meant to match the concern at hand - practical tools such as behavioral strategies when symptoms need managing, and relational work when connection and communication are central.
Outside of practice he enjoys the outdoors, travel, and radio. He lives with a professional writer and maintains a long career combining school-based roles and private practice experience.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflective conversation to help people clarify feelings and goals; it is useful when someone wants a steady, respectful space to talk through anxiety or relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses simple exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, phobias, and mood struggles. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at interactions and attachment-related feelings to improve communication and closeness in important relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the first sessions. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit best based on current problems, personal goals, and how the person prefers to work. That collaboration can mean starting with practical CBT techniques, moving into emotionally-focused conversations, or combining approaches as progress unfolds.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit work into a busy day, handle brief check-ins without travel, or use a phone call when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and relational work to the chosen format so therapy can fit into everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He lists stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family challenges, grief, trauma, eating and sleeping issues, and related topics.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a mix of client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused work, existential reflection, and the Gottman Method as useful.
How much experience does he have?
He has been practicing for 30 years, including work as a school counselor and family therapist.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMHC licensed in Washington and holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and an Ed.D.
Which languages are supported?
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 current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.