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Robert Peterson, LICSW

Stress, Anxiety Anger management Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

ABOUT ME
Hello! I am Robert Peterson, MSW, LICSW. I am a licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker living in the state of Washington. For most of my career, I have worked in international settings with children and adolescents where cultural displacement/adjustment/shock, dislocation from family and friends, isolation and stress are common challenges. The skills I have developed are applicable to youth experiencing trauma, divorce, death of a parent or any other crisis that taxes normal scoping skills.
In addition helping children and adolescents adjust to new situations and expectations through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy, I work to develop Resilience; the ability to adapt to difficult situations through cognitive restructuring and skill building.

SPECIALTIES
Cultural Adaptation
Interpersonal Relationships
Stress Management
Conflict Resolution
Personal Growth
Depression and Anxiety
Panic Attacks
Parenting and Family Issues
Trauma
Diversity
Family & relationship problems
Academic problems

Also experienced in:
ADHD , Academic Issues, Career Planning, College Admissions. Social Adjustment

Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Crisis Planning and Management.

Professional experience

30yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Anger management Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: 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, Expats, 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

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

WA LICSW LW60174553

Reviews

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Youre an amazing awesome soul. I really enjoy our conversations and you have helped me a lot come more out of my comfort zone and do things I wouldn’t normally do like join a club or try something I haven’t normally.

Written on Oct 03, 2024 after therapy with Robert for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I feel very comfortable with Robert. He is easy to speak with and very patient. I cried my way through the first couple sessions. Even through my tears Robert encouraged me and gave me positive feed back

Written on Jan 12, 2024 after therapy with Robert for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management

Amazing therapist. Has helped me work through a lot of baggage. Would highly recommend.

Written on Jan 06, 2024 after therapy with Robert for 2 months on issues concerning depression, anger management, and coping with life changes

I just started seeing Robert and so far it's going great! He is extremely positive which is something I need in my life right now. He is straight to the point which I like and he also makes sure to use all of our session time wisely. I feel no judgement from him. He is a sweet person. I highly recommend!

Written on Nov 26, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes

Excellent therapist

Written on Nov 04, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 2 weeks

Adapted to my needs, goals and preferred style quickly and smoothly. Helpful questions and insights.

Written on Nov 02, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue