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Robert Trombetta, LPC
Pennsylvania
LPC in Pennsylvania - mood and life challenges
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Client-centered work
- Uses creative methods
About Robert
Robert Trombetta is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with ten years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, and career strain.
He uses a humanistic base that centers on careful listening and clear communication. He balances that stance with practical methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing. He also uses narrative and Jungian ideas and often brings creative activities such as writing or art into sessions when those tools fit the work.
Robert has worked in inpatient psychiatry, community residential services, and private practice settings since completing his M.A. in 2004. That range of settings includes work with severe mood disorders, substance use issues, personality concerns, and thought disorders. He has also supported adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum in private practice settings.
He describes therapy as collaborative work where the person coming for help names goals and the clinician helps test practical steps toward change. He favors honest communication and occasional humor alongside steady effort. Creative exercises are offered as options and do not require artistic skill.
When considering whether to book, people should know he currently focuses on phone, chat, and messaging session types and is not offering video at this time. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm the session formats available before scheduling.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Robert combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing in ways that can work well in remote formats. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors through clear exercises and short homework tasks; it helps with anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so the person sets goals and the therapist follows their lead; it supports work on relationships, self-esteem, and life changes. Motivational Interviewing aims to resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, which is useful for addiction and readiness-focused goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then test methods that fit those aims. That process is collaborative and adapts over time based on what helps the person make steady progress.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking since he is currently not using video. He offers phone, chat, and messaging options at present. Remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let someone use text-based tools for reflection between visits. Confirming available formats and expected session length helps plan how therapy will fit into everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and grief, self-esteem, anger, and career issues.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT techniques alongside client-centered conversation to notice unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes. CBT tools are mixed with narrative or creative methods when they fit the goals.
What is his background and experience?
He earned an M.A. in 2004 and has about ten years of clinical practice as an LPC in Pennsylvania, including inpatient, residential, and private practice roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are used?
Current session types are phone, chat, and messaging; video is not being offered at this time. Confirm the current formats before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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