Dr. Robert Egbert

Dr. Robert Egbert is a licensed mental health counselor with three decades of clinical experience. He brings a steady, experienced presence into sessions and focuses on practical ways to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood struggles, relationship strains, and life transitions. Dr. Egbert's background in counseling psychology guides a calm, straightforward style that many find reassuring.

He trained at the Union Institute, earning a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, and holds an Ed.D. from Temple University. Over his career he has worked as a school counselor and a family therapist, so he is familiar with concerns that cross age groups and life stages. That history informs how he talks about parenting, communication problems, and blended family stress.

His approach tends to be flexible and goal-focused. He uses Client-Centered methods to listen and reflect, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behavior, and Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice and respond differently to strong emotions. He also draws on Emotionally-Focused and Existential ideas when those perspectives fit a person's goals.

In sessions he aims to make techniques clear and doable. Typical work might include learning simple mindfulness practices, trying new ways to talk about problems, and setting small experiments to change unhelpful habits. He also addresses concerns such as addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping problems, caregiver stress, ADHD, and coping with major life events.

Outside of practice he enjoys the outdoors, travel, and radio. He lives in Washington with his partner, a professional writer, and has three grown children.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Dr. Egbert uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice their thoughts and feelings without immediately reacting. Mindfulness practices can be brief and practical, useful for managing anxiety, stress, sleep disruption, and emotional overwhelm.

He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and tailoring the conversation to what matters most to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another key approach he uses to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavioral experiments to change them. CBT techniques often help with depression, anxiety, and problem-focused goals.

Finding the right approach is usually collaborative. He will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean blending mindfulness, client-centered listening, and CBT tools over several sessions rather than using one single method.

Because the original biography does not list session formats, confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find remote therapy convenient because it makes scheduling easier, reduces travel time, and lets them use shorter check-ins during a busy day. Online work can support learning mindfulness exercises, practicing new communication strategies, and checking progress between sessions.