- CBT skills
- ACT values work
- EMDR for trauma
About Robert
Robert Ringoen is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington with six years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. He also works with concerns such as social anxiety and phobia, isolation and loneliness, guilt and shame, and issues related to infidelity and self-worth.
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what feels most pressing and on small steps that can be tried between meetings. He aims to help clients notice patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behavior and to practice new ways of responding when situations feel overwhelming.
Robert uses several approaches that fit different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and actions that keep problems going and teaches clear skills to change them. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and build committed action toward those values even when feelings are uncomfortable. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used with trauma-related memories to reduce their intensity and emotional charge.
His background includes work with people facing mood disorders and post-traumatic stress, and he offers strategies for anger, forgiveness, and rebuilding trust after relationship injuries. He describes therapy as a collaborative process where goals are set together and progress is tracked in plain terms.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow the Washington LICSW scope of practice. To begin, readers are asked to use the site flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Robert combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside EMDR when appropriate. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing specific skills to change behavior, which transfers well to online work through guided exercises and homework. ACT helps people clarify personal values and take small committed actions; conversations and values-based exercises can be conducted virtually and tracked between sessions. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that aims to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and can be adapted for remote delivery when clinically appropriate.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods to try first based on goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking progress and adjusting methods if something is not working as hoped.
The practical benefits of online sessions include easier scheduling and fitting therapy around work or school. Online meetings can make it simpler to keep short check-ins, to use screen-shared worksheets, or to avoid travel time. Confirm the current session formats before booking so expectations match what is offered, and plan for times that allow for quieter surroundings or shorter sessions when needed.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coping with life changes, including social anxiety and phobia.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, focusing on what feels most urgent and on clear steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional work experience as a LICSW practicing in Washington.
What credential and location apply to his practice?
He is a Washington LICSW and practices under that credential within Washington state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.