- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed methods
- CBT and ACT approaches
About Robert
Robert Ringoen is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington with six years of clinical experience. He works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coping with life changes.
He focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions involve talking through what’s happening, learning concrete skills, and trying small changes between meetings. He aims to help people notice patterns that fuel anger and frustration and to develop alternatives that fit day-to-day life.
Robert uses a mix of well-known therapies to match the problem at hand. He draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and make room for feelings without acting on them automatically.
For people with a history of trauma, he can incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing strategies as part of the work when appropriate. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used for learning emotion regulation and distress tolerance techniques.
Sessions are in English and based in Washington. He invites clients to try approaches that fit their goals and to adjust the plan as they learn what helps. To start, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how the work feels.
How his approaches translate to online work
Robert blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into straightforward online work. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to test new behaviors. ACT focuses on clarifying values and learning to allow uncomfortable feelings while acting on what matters most.He also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotion regulation or distress tolerance skills are needed. DBT skills offer step-by-step strategies for managing strong feelings and reducing reactive responses that fuel anger.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. He works with each person to decide which methods fit their situation and goals, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This is collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and make it easier to practice skills between sessions. Ask about current session options when you sign up so arrangements match your schedule and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include forgiveness, guilt and shame, infidelity, and isolation.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical conversation and skill teaching. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, learning tools, and testing changes between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working with the listed concerns. That experience informs how he matches approaches to each person.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a LICSW licensed in Washington. His practice is located in Washington state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking. The profile does not list specific session formats, so check the booking flow for details.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing in the booking process for exact rates.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the process of choosing goals and approaches.