Robert Peterson, LICSW

Robert Peterson is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) in Washington with 30 years of practice. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, and related issues. Sessions address practical problems like work stress, parenting strain, and difficulty managing strong emotions.

He draws on straightforward strategies rather than jargon. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thinking patterns and behavior. He also uses Solution-Focused techniques to set short-term goals and Client-Centered ideas to keep the conversation focused on the client's priorities. These approaches are used to help people build better coping habits and reduce reactivity.

Robert's earlier work included many international placements with children and teens, where cultural adjustment, isolation, and displacement were common. That background informs his attention to how life changes and social context affect mood and behavior. He brings thirty years of experience to cases involving trauma, grief, adoption and foster care issues, and major life transitions.

In practical terms, sessions tend to move between discussing recent situations and practicing new responses. He emphasizes cognitive restructuring and skill building so people can handle triggers with more control. Coaching-style work is available for career, academic, and organization challenges.

People who seek help for impulsivity, communication problems, intimacy-related concerns, or parenting questions will find concrete tools and steps. Language of sessions is English. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking.

Therapeutic approaches used and online delivery