- Anxiety and stress
- Grief and loss
- Life transition support
About Robert
Robert Tanenbaum is a Pennsylvania Psychologist (PA Psychologist PS004112L) with 40 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing anxiety, stress, depression, grief, relationship strain, and major life changes. Social anxiety and related fears are included among the challenges he addresses.
He focuses on the practical problems that come with aging, caregiving, blended families, and life transitions. He also helps people dealing with chronic illness or pain, the aftermath of disasters, and issues linked to military or first responder service. His work often centers on reducing isolation and restoring everyday routines.
In sessions he uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people talk through what feels most urgent and manageable. He aims to help clients set realistic goals, try new behaviors, and track small changes over time. Conversations are direct and paced to fit each person’s tolerance for change.
He has extensive experience supporting older adults and people navigating midlife shifts, divorce, or the stress of caregiving. That background shapes how he notices patterns that may have grown over decades and how he helps people test new ways of relating and coping.
People who choose him can expect clear explanations of the options available and practical steps to try between sessions. To begin, the process includes a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment through the site.
How evidence-based approaches fit into online care
Many of the techniques he uses are grounded in evidence-based therapeutic approaches. One example focuses on learning new behaviors and gradual exposure to feared social situations; this helps people reduce avoidance and practice social skills in small steps. Another common approach emphasizes tracking moods, activities, and stressors to find patterns and test changes that can ease daily functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, comfort level, and life demands, adjusting plans as progress is made or barriers arise.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people try techniques in real-world settings between meetings and bring those experiences back to discuss next steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and coping with major life changes including social anxiety.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of life transitions and stress-related concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a PA Psychologist (PA Psychologist PS004112L) based in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.