Therapist profile
Robert Brown, LPC
Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Virginia / 0701003444
- NPI1477672764
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationVirginia
About
- person-centered approach
- solution-focused work
- focus on family history
About Robert
Robert Brown is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 25 years of experience. He works with adults coping with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, anger, and life changes. He uses practical, straightforward language and focuses on clear goals.
He views counseling as a collaborative partnership. He helps people identify specific issues and set measurable goals. Sessions emphasize what can be changed now and steps to try between meetings.
His style blends person-centered and solution-focused counseling. That means he pays attention to each person's perspective while looking for concrete ways forward. He also gives special attention to family history and how relationships shape current behavior.
People come to him for a wide range of concerns, including abandonment, blended family issues, chronic illness and pain, addiction, communication problems, and guilt or shame. He addresses common relationship worries such as commitment issues, divorce and separation, fatherhood issues, and family of origin concerns.
Robert balances listening with practical direction. He helps clients notice patterns, try new responses, and practice skills that reduce reactivity. He encourages small, measurable changes that can improve daily life and relationships.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can help
Robert uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on the client and on finding practical solutions. Person-centered work means listening to each person's experience and helping them clarify values and goals. This approach helps when anger stems from feeling misunderstood or dismissed, and it supports building clearer communication.Solution-focused techniques concentrate on small changes that lead to big differences over time. That can include identifying moments when anger is lower, practicing alternative responses, and setting short experiments between sessions. This approach is useful for people who want concrete strategies to reduce reactivity and handle conflict more effectively.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and is done collaboratively. The therapist will work with the client to choose which techniques to emphasize based on their goals, history, and what feels workable in daily life. Clients can expect checks on progress and adjustments as needed.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow a shorter check-in when needed, and remove the need to be on camera for some contacts. Confirm the exact session options offered when you schedule so they match your practical needs.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He works with adults who struggle with anger related to relationships, family conflict, workplace frustration, and personal stress.
What is his therapeutic approach or style?
He blends person-centered and solution-focused counseling, emphasizing the client's perspective and practical steps to change.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional work experience as a counselor.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and offers services from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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