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Robert Peterson, LICSW

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationWashington
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Robert

Robert Peterson, LICSW, brings three decades of practice to a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, relationship and family difficulties, and issues around identity and intimacy.

Background and approach

He writes from a background of long experience working with children and adolescents in international settings where cultural displacement, isolation, and separation from supports are frequent stressors. That experience shaped a focus on rebuilding coping skills, emotional regulation, and resilience for people facing life transitions or crises.

He favors practical, evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients reframe thinking patterns and develop concrete skills. Emotionally-Focused and client-centered principles guide his work when strengthening relationships and improving communication.

Located in Washington, he holds a LICSW and draws on a mix of short-term and skills-based strategies to address both immediate problems and longer-term personal growth goals.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own perspective and promotes a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where personal goals and values guide the process; it can be especially useful for building insight and self-directed growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and practicing concrete skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, or ADHD-related challenges. Emotionally-Focused Therapy targets attachment and emotional response patterns within relationships and helps partners or individuals process emotions to improve connection and communication.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and the therapist works collaboratively to find the best fit based on each client's concerns, preferences, and goals. That may mean emphasizing skills-based CBT for immediate symptom relief, drawing on client-centered methods to support identity and values work, or combining elements from several approaches as needs evolve.

Online sessions using video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging increase flexibility for scheduling and allow continued work during transitions or when in-person meetings are difficult. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent contact, practice new skills between sessions, and adapt pace and frequency to what works best for the client's life and commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Robert address?
He works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, and career or academic concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach blends client-centered care with practical, skills-focused strategies to help clients reframe thoughts, manage emotions, and set achievable goals.
What is his clinical experience?
He has 30 years of professional experience, much of it working internationally with children and adolescents dealing with cultural adjustment, isolation, and crisis.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He practices in Washington and is credentialed as an LICSW with licence number WA LICSW LW60174553.
Does he offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can work with him via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English

What Robert can help with

Robert Peterson works with clients on stress and anxiety, anger management, depression, and coping with life changes.

Robert works with children and adolescents in international settings where cultural displacement/adjustment/shock, dislocation from family and friends, isolation and stress are common challenges.

How Robert approaches therapy

Robert's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Robert is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Washington, with 30 years of clinical experience.