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- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- EMDR for trauma
About Robert
Robert Ringoen is a Washington-licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with six years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses concerns such as forgiveness, guilt and shame, infidelity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, mens and womens issues, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and social anxiety.
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in his work. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. He aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns, build practical skills, and make values-based choices.
In typical sessions he invites straightforward talk about thoughts and feelings. He works with clients to name what matters to them and to try small experiments between meetings. When trauma is a focus, he may use approaches designed to process distressing memories and reduce their daily impact.
Robert describes his role as guiding and supporting people who want change. He emphasizes honesty, steady attention, and concrete strategies rather than abstract theory. People can expect clear steps, skill practice, and regular check-ins on progress.
To begin, prospective clients follow the site's process to match and schedule a first session. Sessions are conducted in English and Robert does not take international clients at this time.
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How ACT, CBT and EMDR guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small, values-based steps. It helps people facing anxiety, stress, or life changes by teaching exercises to accept difficult thoughts while moving toward meaningful action.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and homework. It is often used for anxiety, depression, social anxiety, and mood concerns because it breaks problems into manageable parts.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach used when trauma memories cause ongoing distress. It involves structured processing aimed at reducing the intensity of traumatic memories and their emotional impact.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and help pick one or more methods that fit each person's needs. Decisions about technique are collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by avoiding travel and offering more flexible timing. It also allows for different session rhythms such as shorter check-ins or standard-length meetings depending on what fits a client's schedule and energy.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, infidelity, loneliness, life purpose, men's issues, women's issues, and mood or social anxiety problems.
What methods does he use in sessions?
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Sessions combine talking, skills practice, and exercises tailored to the presenting concern.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working with the areas listed in his profile. That experience includes addressing trauma, mood concerns, and stress-related issues.
What credential and location apply?
He is a LICSW, licensed in Washington. The profile lists Washington as his professional location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the service terms in the booking flow.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the site's scheduling steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.