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Robert Ring

Practical, compassionate therapy for real-life challenges

LMHC Washington

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Robert

Robert Ring is a licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of clinical experience who blends practical, evidence-informed methods with a warm, straightforward style.

Background and approach

He draws on cognitive behavioral therapy alongside acceptance and commitment and dialectical behavior approaches to help clients clarify goals and develop skills for managing symptoms and making meaningful changes. His work emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person's situation.

Across his career he has supported people facing depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, and intimacy-related issues. He also has substantial experience addressing attention disruptions such as ADHD, parenting difficulties, career transitions, anger and self-esteem struggles, eating and sleeping problems, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.

Robert frames therapy as a collaborative effort, offering coaching and practical strategies while encouraging personal agency. He practices in Washington and welcomes clients who seek structured, goal-oriented therapy combined with humanistic understanding.

Robert invites those ready to take the step toward change to begin with a conversation and a personalized plan that reflects their needs and values.

Approach-focused care delivered online

Robert integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into an accessible online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression, while ACT emphasizes values-based action and developing psychological flexibility to cope with difficult emotions and life changes. He also draws on Client-Centered principles to create a respectful, empathic environment that supports exploration and growth.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors methods and pacing so the work fits the individual. This collaborative stance helps clients try techniques and adjust the plan as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different lifestyles and schedules. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy or transitional periods and allow licensed professionals to deliver structured, skill-based interventions and ongoing support without the need for in-person visits.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Robert address in therapy?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family matters, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, self esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
Which therapeutic approaches shape his work?
His practice integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and existential perspectives to create individualized treatment plans.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 15 years of experience working as a counselor and therapist with clients facing a wide variety of concerns and life transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
Robert is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the credential WA LMHC LH00009727 and practices in Washington state.
Can people who are not in the same country work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and offers services to people outside the United States.
What session formats are available for working together?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English