
Robert Peterson
(He/Him/His)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Robert is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Washington
Robert Peterson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults overcome life's challenges. Having spent much of his career in international school settings, Robert has deep expertise in helping youth cope with cultural adjustment, displacement, isolation, and stress. Utilizing evidence-based approaches including CBT and solution-focused therapy, Robert develops resilience in clients facing trauma, grief, relationship conflicts, and other crises. He specializes in teaching practical coping skills for stress management, anxiety, depression, anger issues, and personal growth. In addition to counseling individuals, Robert provides parenting support, academic and career coaching, and family therapy. He has worked extensively with LGBTQ+ clients, addictions, trauma and abuse survivors, and those experiencing life transitions. Robert creates a welcoming space for clients of all backgrounds and identities.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Aging
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Body Image
- Career
- College and School Placement
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- End of Life
- Financial Concerns
- Gender Identity
- Immigration/Acculturation
- Learning Disorder
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Men's Issues
- Peer Difficulties
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Phobia
- Physical Stress
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Coaching
- Neuro-Linguistic Programming Therapy
- Reality Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Family Systems Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Washington
- Cigna – Washington
- Optum – Washington
- United Health Care – Washington
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
Payment methods
- Credit Card
Credentials
Licenses
LCSW
60174553, Washington