Robert Peterson, LICSW

Washington · 30 years in practice

Robert Peterson is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience.

License and registration

LICSW, Washington: LW60174553 · expires March 2026
NPI: 1922336684 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 30
Languages: English

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About Robert

Robert Peterson is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, addiction, parenting strains, relationship and intimacy concerns, and many other life challenges. He practices in Washington and conducts sessions in English.

Robert uses a practical, down-to-earth approach. He listens first, then helps people name what is most troubling. Sessions focus on small, doable steps that reduce overwhelm and build steadier coping skills.

Background and approach

He blends talk, problem solving, and skill practice so people leave with concrete tools. His work grew from long experience supporting young people who face cultural change, separation from family, and the stress that comes with big transitions. That background informs how he frames trauma, loss, and adjustment concerns.

He pays attention to how life events shape feelings, behavior, and daily routines. Robert draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotions and how they affect relationships. He also uses Client-Centered methods to make space for each person’s perspective.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thought patterns and try different ways of acting. People can expect a collaborative style. He helps set goals together and checks progress over time.

Practical matters like scheduling and session format are discussed up front so therapy fits into busy lives.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Robert lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Anger management
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
ADHD
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Young adult issues

Approaches Robert names

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Online support

How emotion work and practical therapy fit online

Robert uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name core emotions and how those feelings affect their relationships. EFT helps when strong emotions get in the way of connection or leave someone feeling stuck.

He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create space for each person’s experience and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT provides straightforward exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with clients to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That means adjusting therapy over time if something isn’t working.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into life. Video is useful for face-to-face interaction, phone works when bandwidth is limited, live chat is good for brief check-ins, and messaging lets people reflect in writing between sessions. These options support flexibility so therapy can continue across busy schedules and life changes.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does he address?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, parenting and relationship struggles, and many related concerns listed in his specialties.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style is collaborative and straightforward. He listens, helps name the issues, and works with clients on practical steps and emotional understanding.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has 30 years of experience, including long work with youth dealing with cultural adjustment, trauma, and major life changes.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a LICSW licensed in Washington and practices there.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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