Dr. Robert Egbert

Dr. Robert Egbert is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with three decades of experience in clinical settings. He brings a calm, steady presence to sessions and focuses on practical ways to reduce stress and manage emotional challenges. He has a long history working with issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and anger.

His background includes time as a school counselor and work as a family therapist, so he is at ease talking about parenting, communication, and relationship concerns. He earned a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and an Ed.D., and he has drawn on that training across diverse roles. He describes his approach as eclectic, choosing techniques that fit each person's needs rather than following a single method.

In session he uses methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to help people notice patterns and try new skills. He also draws on Emotionally-Focused and Existential ideas when people want to look at meaning, connection, and long-term change. The Gottman Method informs his work around relationship communication and conflict.

Clients can expect straightforward conversation about what feels most pressing and clear steps to try between sessions. He aims to help people improve communication, manage mood and stress, and address behaviors like disordered eating or substance use in practical ways.

Outside of practice he enjoys the outdoors, travel, and radio. He lives in Washington with a partner who writes professionally and has three grown children.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people find their own solutions. In practice this means the therapist reflects what someone is feeling and helps them make choices that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and offers concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and coping skills. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on the patterns of emotion and connection that shape relationships and communication; it can be useful when people want to improve closeness or resolve recurring conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and recommend which methods to try first. Clients and the therapist check in on progress and adjust the approach as needed so the plan fits the person's life and aims.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and schedule shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows people in different locations to connect with a licensed professional who uses CBT, client-centered methods, and emotionally-focused work to address stress, relationships, anger, and other concerns.