- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Practical skills
About Robert
Robert Ringoen is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Washington. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, and depression. He aims to make it easier for someone to take the first steps toward change and a more fulfilling life.
He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk about difficult thoughts and feelings. Sessions are practical and focused on the issues the person brings. Robert encourages small, achievable steps so progress feels manageable.
Robert uses several clinical approaches to guide his work, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. He adapts tools from these methods to match what each person needs and prefers.
Over six years of practice in Washington have given him experience with a wide range of concerns. He also pays attention to areas like guilt, shame, forgiveness, infidelity, loneliness, life purpose, and mood disorders. Men’s issues are one of the focused areas listed in his work.
People who choose to work with him can expect clear, straightforward conversation and a collaborative plan. He helps individuals set goals and develop coping strategies they can use between sessions. To begin, people use the site’s Start Therapy process to match and schedule a first meeting.
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and finding clearer life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful habits; it often helps with depression, social anxiety, and mood symptoms. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is aimed at processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional impact through structured protocols and recall work.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review the person’s needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made as progress is seen or needs change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session formats before booking since they are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and keep check-ins brief when needed. It also allows the therapist to use worksheets, exercises, and between-session tasks that you can review together remotely. Licensed professionals can help tailor session length and structure to match daily routines and responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include guilt and shame, forgiveness, infidelity, loneliness, and life purpose.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are direct and collaborative with a focus on practical steps. He uses talk and skill-building to address immediate problems and longer-term patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in his profile.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds a Washington LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Washington state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work together?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.