- Addictions
- Relationship work
- Trauma and EMDR
About Robert
Dr. Robert Hanser is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 25 years of experience. He works with adults facing addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, mood disorders, stress and anxiety, grief, parenting strain, and life changes. He also addresses concerns such as anger, self-esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue.
Hanser uses a mix of listening and direct feedback to match what each person asks for. He draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral techniques. He also uses existential approaches and EMDR when those tools fit the situation.
In sessions he moves between reflective listening and more directive input depending on a person’s goals. That can mean talking through relationship patterns, naming hard-to-see emotions, or working on practical behavior changes. He also explores subconscious material when clients request that work.
He has substantial experience with substance abuse, family violence, veteran and armed forces issues, and work with law enforcement families. He has supported people coping with divorce, blended family stress, dependency and codependency, and addiction-related problems.
Hanser aims to offer concrete feedback and clear options so people can make practical changes. Sessions focus on specific steps and on identifying emotional patterns that get in the way of the life someone wants. Interested people are asked to begin by completing the service matching steps and scheduling a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional responses and attachment patterns in relationships. Online sessions can use EFT to help people name painful emotions and practice new interaction patterns in real time. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes reflective listening and building a collaborative relationship. That approach works online by prioritizing the person's perspective and using careful listening and reflection to clarify concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behaviors and teaches concrete skills for change; online CBT often includes practical homework and brief skill practice between sessions.Finding the right therapeutic approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try different methods, and adjust based on what helps. Clients and the therapist work together to decide whether EFT, CBT, client-centered work, or other approaches best match the presenting concerns.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since the profile does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or avoid travel time. It can also let people choose sessions that do not require being on camera for every meeting. These practical options help therapy fit into daily life while the therapist and client focus on progress and skills.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, stress and anxiety, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
His style ranges from client-centered reflective listening to more directive feedback, depending on what the person requests and needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of counseling experience working with a wide range of issues including substance abuse and veteran-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Texas (TX LPC) and Louisiana (LA LPC), and he practices in Louisiana.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients as indicated in his profile.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
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