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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
Stress, AnxietyAnger managementDepressionCoping 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
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Robert Peterson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
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
Robert listens with real discernment. I am grateful for the way that he has understood my history and its impact on me, when many others have not. He has good insights on how trauma and abuse effect relationship habits.
Written on Oct 25, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
He’s great and patient when I explain my feelings!
Written on Jul 29, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Robert's (Bob's) down to earth demeanor helped guide me through a difficult time in my life, and helped set me on a path for success.
Written on Jul 13, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
I’ve only had a few meetings with Dr. Robertson, but he seems to listen very well and look at me as a singular human. His past expertise gives him experience in a broad range of humans which I think makes him a very understanding doctor. He’s on prompt to the session and to respond to messages and easily communicates ideas in terms that I understand.
Written on Apr 07, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amazing man! Great listener and suggest going to him for any help!
Written on Mar 29, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Despite my complicated issues, and my, sometimes infuriating, avoidance of issues by rationalizing to the point of mundanity, he is very open and responsive, and even sometimes able to wrangle my thoughts back into focus and even cut through the fluff in order to get to the heart of the issue, or even challenge my methods of coping to make me realize my behaviors and patterns of avoidance. Truly an intelligent man that will shoot you straight, but very gently help challenge you in good ways. Highly recommend his approach to therapy.
Written on Mar 21, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 5 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Bob is incredibly kind, open hearted, and compassionate. I feel like he understands me well and is very adept in guiding conversation and introducing topics. I really appreciate the positivity he has helped introduce in my life.
Written on Mar 07, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Robert is a very good listener and offered solutions to meet meet my therapy needs. I feel like i received alot of help with 1st session to get in the right direction for my mental and emotional health
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
He is such an amazing human being!
Written on Feb 08, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I'm confident knowing that I will continue to improve my mental health with the professional expertise and guidance that Bob exhibits! Only 3 sessions so far, but so far so good!
Written on Feb 02, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Excellent listener. Makes the conversation move effortlessly and guides it in a way that is easy to fallow yet effective. Very comfortable to talk with and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 2 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Robert has been great!
Written on Oct 27, 2022 after therapy with Robert for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Robert Peterson is able to get me to keep everything in perspective when I am overwhelmed by work related pressure. He provides me with a rational outside voice that reigns in my self defeating inner voice.
Written on Jun 03, 2022 after therapy with Robert for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and career difficulties
Robert is a very objective individual. He's kind and patient. I would recommend him to others for specific avenues of therapy.
Written on May 25, 2022 after therapy with Robert for 4 months
Robert is great, exactly what i need right now to do my grief work.
Written on Apr 28, 2022 after therapy with Robert for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
Great listener with helpful feedback.
Written on Mar 31, 2022 after therapy with Robert for 7 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and parenting issues
Bob was really great to work with. He was a great listener and always had an upbeat attitude. He asked great questions that challenged my core beliefs and helped me modify them to be more positive and true to who I am and want to be. I would recommend Bob to any of my family/friends
Written on Nov 02, 2021 after therapy with Robert for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coaching
Bob is amazing. Super attentive and helpful. Listen to your needs and reacts accordingly. I've become super comfortable opening up to him, knowing I will not be judged whatsoever. Very happy we connected.
Written on Sep 17, 2021 after therapy with Robert for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Bob is a wonderful listener that really knows how to work with the person speaking to him. He has the ability to break-down your messy, confusing thoughts and help you make sense of what you are experiencing. Most importantly of all, Bob focuses on the plan of recovery and self-improvement to be a solution for the long-term. I greatly appreciate everything he has done for me so far, and look forward to continue working with him.
Written on Jul 12, 2021 after therapy with Robert for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Fantastic sounding board and leaves space for me to direct the conversation in a way that's most productive.
Written on Jul 12, 2021 after therapy with Robert for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
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