Robert Wagner, MN Psychologist LP4010

Robert Wagner is a MN Psychologist (LP4010) with 20 years of practice listed in his current profile. He works with people facing addictions, grief, self-esteem struggles, stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and other life changes. He also lists support for sleeping problems, anger, career questions, depression, and coaching needs.

Wagner uses straightforward, person-centered work. He treats clients as the expert on their own life and helps them try practical steps between sessions. He uses evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when those approaches fit the concern.

He has a long background in chemical and mental health services and two decades supervising and managing services for people with intellectual disabilities. That experience informs his work with loss, life transitions, and long-term recovery. He also describes personal experience with injury and disability and says that experience shaped his perspective on grieving and transformation.

Sessions focus on noticing thoughts, learning skills to manage strong feelings, and practicing new behaviors outside of sessions. He emphasizes realistic expectations and clear, respectful feedback so clients can set doable goals. Motivational interviewing is used to increase commitment to change and DBT skills help with emotional regulation when needed.

Clients can expect practical conversations about current problems, relapse prevention strategies where relevant, and attention to family of origin and fatherhood issues when those matters arise. He lists additional focus areas such as divorce and separation, commitment issues, guilt and shame, and prejudice and discrimination.

Using CBT, DBT and Motivational Interviewing online