Dr. Robert Egbert, LMHC
Decades of support for life, family, and change
- CBT informed strategies
- Family and relationship focus
- All ages welcome
About Dr. Robert Egbert
Dr. Robert Egbert is an experienced counselor and therapist with over 30 years in the field, working with a wide range of concerns across different stages of life. He holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the Union Institute and an Ed.D. from Temple University, combining advanced doctoral training with decades of practical experience in helping people navigate emotional, relational, and day-to-day challenges.
Over the years, Dr. Egbert has served as a school counselor and family therapist, which has shaped a steady, supportive style for working with children, teens, adults, and families. His work commonly includes concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD and other learning or behavioral difficulties, career decision-making, conflict, relationship strain, communication, parenting challenges, and eating-related concerns.
Dr. Egbert describes his approach as eclectic, drawing from methods that fit the person and the situation. His clinical work may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), family-oriented therapies, and elements of existential therapy to help clients strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and move through life changes with greater clarity and intention.
Outside of his professional role, he is married with three grown children and enjoys the outdoors, travel, and radio. He also lives with a professional writer who has published multiple books and many articles.
Over the years, Dr. Egbert has served as a school counselor and family therapist, which has shaped a steady, supportive style for working with children, teens, adults, and families. His work commonly includes concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD and other learning or behavioral difficulties, career decision-making, conflict, relationship strain, communication, parenting challenges, and eating-related concerns.
Dr. Egbert describes his approach as eclectic, drawing from methods that fit the person and the situation. His clinical work may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), family-oriented therapies, and elements of existential therapy to help clients strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and move through life changes with greater clarity and intention.
Outside of his professional role, he is married with three grown children and enjoys the outdoors, travel, and radio. He also lives with a professional writer who has published multiple books and many articles.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Robert Egbert have?
Dr. Robert Egbert has 30 years of experience.
Is Dr. Robert Egbert a licensed therapist?
Yes. Dr. Robert Egbert is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor). His license is WA LMHC 00004684.
In which languages does Dr. Robert Egbert provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Robert Egbert located?
Dr. Robert Egbert is located in Washington.
How can I work with Dr. Robert Egbert as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Robert Egbert through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Dr. Robert Egbert work with international clients?
Yes, Dr. Robert Egbert works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Robert Egbert cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical approaches for meaningful progress, online
Dr. Robert Egbert draws from several evidence-informed styles, selecting what best supports each client's goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and building practical skills to respond differently. It is often used for concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, and everyday coping.He also incorporates Client-Centered Therapy, an approach that emphasizes respect, empathy, and a steady therapeutic relationship so clients can explore concerns at their own pace. For relationship and family concerns, he may integrate ideas from the Gottman Method, which focuses on communication, conflict patterns, and strengthening connection in a realistic, skill-based way.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dr. Egbert works collaboratively with clients to clarify what they want from therapy and then adjusts the pace and tools to match their needs, goals, and preferences over time.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue support during travel or life transitions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable from session to session.