Dr. Robert Egbert, LMHC

Dr. Robert Egbert brings more than 30 years of clinical experience to his work. He is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Washington. He writes plainly and listens carefully to understand what is causing strain in daily life. Many people contact him about stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, depression, ADHD, or trouble sleeping and eating.

He trained originally in counseling psychology and education, and has worked as a school counselor and family therapist. That background means he is used to helping people of different ages and life stages. He uses a mix of approaches and chooses methods that fit each person rather than following a single plan.

In sessions he focuses on clear goals and practical steps. He helps people notice unhelpful patterns, try different ways of communicating, and build routines that support better sleep, eating, and mood. He also addresses relationship strain, intimacy-related worries, grief, and the effects of trauma and addiction.

People often come with questions about parenting, career direction, caregiving stress, or coping after a separation. He pulls ideas from cognitive behavioral work, emotionally-focused approaches, and client-centered conversations to help people move forward. He also draws on Gottman-informed ideas when relationship patterns are a focus.

Outside of clinical work he enjoys the outdoors, travel, and radio. He lives in Washington with his partner, who is a published writer, and has three grown children.

How his approaches work in online therapy

Dr. Egbert uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy as core tools. Client-centered work means the conversation centers on the client's concerns and priorities while the therapist reflects and helps clarify what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts, behaviors, and small experiments to change how someone feels and functions, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep, and eating issues.

He also brings emotionally-focused ideas when relationship patterns are the main concern. That approach helps people identify emotional needs and practice different ways of connecting, which can ease conflict and improve intimacy. Together these approaches let him tailor sessions to the issue at hand and the person in front of him.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then decide collaboratively which methods to try. That conversation continues over the first few sessions so the approach can be adjusted as needed.

The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it makes scheduling easier, reduces travel time, and lets sessions fit into a work break or a quieter moment at home. Some formats may also be shorter check-ins when time is limited. Discuss practical needs during the initial scheduling step to choose what will work best.