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Robert Wagner

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Robert Wagner, MN Psychologist LP4010

Minnesota

MN Psychologist - Anger and Addictions

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Key details

  • CredentialsMN Psychologist LP4010
  • LicensePsychologist, Minnesota / LP4010
  • NPI1982875852
  • Experience20 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationMinnesota

About

  • CBT strategies
  • DBT skills
  • Motivational interviewing

About Robert

Robert Wagner is a MN Psychologist (LP4010) with 20 years of experience. He works with people facing addictions, grief, depression, anxiety, anger, relationship strains, and life changes. He also addresses issues like sleep problems, career stress, self-esteem, and identity concerns including LGBT matters.

Wagner brings direct, practical work to sessions. He treats people as the experts on their own lives and uses clear questions and feedback to surface what matters most. He expects work to happen between sessions and frames therapy like physical rehabilitation - what happens outside sessions counts a lot.

He has long experience with chemical and mental health concerns and two decades supporting people with intellectual disabilities in supervisory and managerial roles. A serious spinal cord injury in 2004 shaped his perspective on loss and resilience, and he draws on those life experiences when talking about grief and major transitions.

Therapeutically he uses client-centered work alongside evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused strategies. He explains practical tools, teaches emotional regulation skills, and helps people plan steps to reduce relapse risk for substance concerns.

Sessions aim to build realistic self-acceptance, clearer goals, and better emotional control so feelings do not drive actions. He balances supportive listening with straightforward feedback. People who want a pragmatic, honest approach to managing anger, addiction, or midlife changes may find his style fits.

To begin, readers should follow the site's process to match and schedule an initial session. Wagner practices in Minnesota and conducts work in English.

How sessions work

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. The therapist stays curious about the person's experience and supports them in choosing what to work on and when. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills such as emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness to reduce reactivity and manage intense feelings.

Choosing an approach is part of the work together. He collaborates with clients to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences. That often means trying a few tools, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan based on progress and daily life demands.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use quieter surroundings or avoid travel time. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and suggest which tools or exercises to do between sessions to keep momentum.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching

Additional focus areas

Commitment issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPersonality disordersPrejudice and discrimination

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Minnesota

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with addictions, anger, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, career stress, and related areas listed in his profile.

What is his therapeutic style?

He practices client-centered work paired with practical techniques like CBT, DBT skills, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods.

How much experience does he have?

He has 20 years of experience and previous work in chemical and mental health and disability services.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He is a MN Psychologist, credential LP4010, and works in Minnesota.

Does he offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the site's payment process.

How do I start working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.

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