- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered work
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Robert
Dr. Robert Egbert is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) practicing in Washington with over 30 years of clinical experience. He has a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and an Ed.D., and he draws on decades of work in schools and community settings. He works with concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, and stress-related conditions.
Dr. Egbert uses an eclectic mix of approaches and chooses methods that fit the person in front of him. He references Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He also draws on existential ideas and elements from the Gottman Method when they match the goals people bring to sessions.
Sessions tend to focus on concrete changes in feeling, thinking, and behavior. He helps people name difficult emotions, notice patterns that get in the way, and try new ways of communicating and coping. Practical skills for sleep, eating, parenting strain, and managing addictive or compulsive behaviors are commonly included when useful.
His background includes long experience as a school counselor and work with relational concerns and communication problems. He also has experience with trauma, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and blended family dynamics. He welcomes questions about how his methods might address a specific problem.
Outside of practice he spends time outdoors, travels, and follows radio and writing. He lives with a professional writer and brings a lifetime of clinical work to each session.
Approaches used in online sessions and how they fit
Dr. Egbert often uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help people identify and name strong emotions and the interaction patterns that keep those feelings stuck. EFT is often used when attachment and relationship patterns feel confusing or painful.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and responding to the person without imposing a plan, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep, and eating-related concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each client to choose which methods to try based on their goals, current challenges, and preferences. That process can include mixing strategies over several sessions to see what helps most.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Ask about the available options when you schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and let someone attend without travel. Practical benefits include keeping therapy consistent around work or caregiving commitments and reducing time spent commuting.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy problems, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping issues, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses an eclectic approach, drawing on Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, existential ideas, and elements of the Gottman Method as appropriate.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of clinical experience, including time as a school counselor and extended work with relational and communication issues.
What credentials and region apply to his practice?
He is an LMHC licensed in Washington and holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and an Ed.D.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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