- Social anxiety and phobia
- Mood and panic issues
- Substance use concerns
About Robert
Robert Hawkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 21 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, mood disorders, addiction, and trauma. Robert also lists social anxiety and phobia among his areas of focus.
He works with adults facing overlapping problems such as substance use and mood instability. Sessions often address things like panic, obsessive thoughts, eating and food-related concerns, and impulses that cause trouble in daily life. He pays attention to how different issues interact rather than treating each problem in isolation.
In session he talks through patterns that keep difficult feelings cycling. He helps people try practical strategies to manage panic attacks, reduce avoidance, and change behaviors that feed anxiety or addiction. Conversations are collaborative and aim to turn ideas into day-to-day steps.
Robert has long experience supporting men through midlife stress, jealousy, and relationship struggles that show up as mood or impulse problems. He also works with people dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder and self-harm urges, combining steady clinical focus with problem-solving.
People who reach out can expect straightforward discussion of goals and options. He explains what to expect, outlines clear next steps, and works with each person to develop coping skills they can use between sessions.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit
Robert uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One common approach focuses on recognizing and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and panic. This method helps people learn concrete skills for managing anxiety symptoms and for responding differently to triggers.Another approach emphasizes behavioral experiments and gradual exposure to feared situations. It supports people who avoid social situations or experience phobic responses by helping them take small, structured steps toward facing those situations with support.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review symptoms, goals, and preferences with each person and then test methods that fit those needs. Decisions about techniques are made together and adjusted based on what helps in everyday life.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, or allow a quick check-in between other commitments. Some formats also let people choose audio-only or shorter appointments when that better suits their day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, bipolar and depression, and lists social anxiety and phobia among his focus areas.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a collaborative, problem-solving approach to help people manage panic, obsessive thoughts, and addictive behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has 21 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify particular formats.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.