- Person-centered care
- Practical skills
- Trauma-informed
About Robert
He has long experience helping people who face both mental health and substance use challenges at the same time. That work has taken place in residential, home-based, and intensive outpatient settings, and he has supported individuals through trauma, depression, impulsivity, and psychosis among other issues.
His approach centers on the person in front of him. He blends client-centered conversations with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Sessions often focus on skills you can use between meetings - grounding, emotion regulation, and easing unhelpful thinking patterns.
Robert describes his style as compassionate and positive, and he uses humor when it helps. He favors a trauma-informed outlook and adapts his methods rather than using one fixed plan for everyone. He also works with concerns like parenting strain, sleep problems, career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
People who want to begin usually complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule appointments. Robert aims to support people as they find a practical path forward and regain clearer footing in daily life.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to sit with difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to change patterns that cause distress. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus for daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the collaboration. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as they go.
Session formats are not listed explicitly in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Many people find that skill practice, guided mindfulness, and the practical tools from ACT and CBT translate well to remote sessions, and the therapist will work with each person to shape sessions around their life and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and related areas like codependency and impulsivity.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a compassionate, person-centered style that mixes practical skills work with supportive conversation. Humor and a positive tone are used when appropriate.
What training and background does he have?
He holds a master of arts and has ten years of counseling experience, plus decades working with people who have co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.