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Robert Peterson, LICSW
Washington
LICSW in Washington - Stress and Relationship Work
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- Solution-Focused work
- Trauma support
About Robert
Robert Peterson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington with 30 years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting, addictions, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and life changes.
He has spent much of his career supporting children and adolescents in international settings. That work focused on cultural adjustment, separation from family, isolation, and the stress that comes with big life transitions. Those same skills transfer to people facing grief, divorce, relocation, or other crises.
Robert uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. He also draws on Client-Centered and Emotionally-Focused ideas to pay attention to feelings and relationships. Sessions emphasize practical skills like cognitive restructuring, problem-solving, and building resilience.
In practice he helps people break problems into manageable steps. Conversations often include short experiments between sessions and new ways to handle stress or conflict. He also supports parents who need strategies for behavior and emotional challenges in youth.
His background includes work with trauma, academic and social adjustment, ADHD, and career planning. Robert holds a Master of Social Work and the LICSW credential, and he works in Washington. Sessions are conducted in English and focused on concrete changes clients can try.
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Robert commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thought that keep problems going and to try small behavioral experiments to change them. CBT is practical and useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and ADHD related challenges.He also uses Client-Centered ideas that focus on listening and reflecting so clients can clarify their goals. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used when relationship patterns and attachment-related feelings are central; it looks at interactional patterns and how emotions shape behavior.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to see which methods fit their goals and preferences and adjust the plan as needed. That decision is based on the concerns presented and what proves most helpful in early sessions.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins around work breaks, or avoid needing to be on camera for every meeting. These practical benefits can help maintain consistency while trying new skills and tracking progress.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting, addictions, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and life changes.
How does he use CBT in sessions?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. Sessions often include brief exercises and homework to practice these skills between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has 30 years of experience and has worked extensively with children and adolescents in international settings dealing with cultural adjustment and isolation.
What credential and location are listed?
He holds the LICSW credential and practices in the state of Washington.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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