- ACT and CBT methods
- Trauma informed tools
- Focus on values
About Robert
Robert Ringoen is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington with six years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Robert also addresses concerns such as guilt and shame, forgiveness, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
He uses a mix of practical talk and evidence-informed methods to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions typically involve looking at thoughts and behaviors, learning simple skills for intense moments, and trying small experiments between meetings. He draws on approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to guide that work.
Robert aims for clear, direct conversation rather than lectures. He asks about what matters to the client, what gets in the way, and what has been tried so far. Together they set short-term goals and check progress in straightforward ways.
People contact him when an event or a slow build of stress leaves them unsure what’s next. He helps with practical coping strategies, handling intense emotions, and clarifying values so decisions feel more in line with what matters. Sessions move at a steady pace with concrete steps between meetings.
Robert offers sessions in English from Washington. To begin, the usual process is to select the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Approaches used in remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people connect with what matters to them and take small actions in that direction while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical techniques to change them, which can ease anxiety and depression. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) focuses on reducing the emotional intensity of traumatic memories through guided processing and is often used when past events continue to cause distress.Choosing which approach to use is part of the work. Robert will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide on methods and tweak them over time so the sessions match the client’s needs and pace.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. The practical aim is to offer therapy that fits everyday life while focusing on skills, reflection, and gradual steps toward clearer direction.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like guilt, shame, isolation, and life purpose.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He combines practical conversation with therapies such as ACT, CBT, DBT, existential work, and EMDR to spot patterns and try small changes between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional work experience as a clinician in Washington.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a LICSW licensed in Washington and practices from that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the available formats before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.