- Years in practice
- 29
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Anger management
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Robert
Robert Ross is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 29 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and the pressures of life change. He focuses on practical steps that can reduce daily overwhelm and restore a sense of control. Parents will find clear, down-to-earth support for parenting concerns alongside relationship and mood difficulties.
He favors a conversational, respectful approach. Sessions center on what matters to the individual, with the therapist listening first and offering targeted tools next.
Background and approach
That can look like breaking problems into manageable parts or trying small behavior changes between sessions. Robert uses Client-Centered methods to follow each person's pace and priorities. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which targets thoughts and behaviors that keep people stuck.
Narrative Therapy helps people reframe difficult experiences into stories that feel more manageable. He emphasizes compassion and sensitivity while tailoring discussions and plans to each person's needs. The goal is to build skills that can be used outside the session, not only talk about problems.
Robert is not a drug and alcohol therapist and does not provide substance use treatment. Sessions are offered in English and scheduled to fit different routines. His practice is practical and straightforward, aimed at helping people take steps that matter now.
What Robert works with
Everything Robert lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Robert helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Commitment issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Phobias
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Robert lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches and how online therapy fits
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's pace. The therapist reflects concerns, helps clarify priorities, and supports decisions the person wants to make. This approach is useful when someone needs acceptance and clear, paced conversations.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, and anger. CBT is practical and often includes homework to try between sessions.
Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from painful stories by re-authoring life events. It can help with shame, guilt, identity questions, and family-of-origin issues by creating new perspectives on past events.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try based on goals, needs, and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time if something isn't working.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video works well for in-depth conversation, phone can fit a shorter break, and chat or messaging allow brief check-ins or when writing feels easier. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule.
Questions people ask about Robert
What concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, parenting concerns, bipolar mood issues, and life changes.
What is the therapist's approach in sessions?
He keeps sessions conversational and centered on the person's needs, combining listening with practical tools and behavior-focused strategies.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 29 years of professional experience working with a range of mood and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LPC credential as a Licensed Professional Counselor and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are available and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this clinician?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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