Robert Theriault
Goal-focused compassionate therapy for life challenges
LMFT Delaware
- Experience
- 24 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Robert
Robert Theriault brings 24 years of clinical experience to his practice, offering goal-oriented, nonjudgmental care for people coping with relationship strains, family challenges, trauma, mood concerns, anxiety, addictions, and related life disruptions.
Background and approach
He emphasizes tailoring treatment to each person's situation, blending practical strategies with attention to personal values and strengths. Drawing on a variety of therapeutic traditions, he uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and existential perspectives, and incorporates mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques as appropriate.
Robert practices from a holistic stance and sometimes includes yoga-based methods to support emotional balance and overall well-being. He holds an LMFT credential with licensure details DE LMFT FT-0000055 and NC LMFT 1178 and operates out of Delaware.
Robert frames therapy as a collaborative process focused on clear goals, practical coping skills, and deeper exploration of meaning when needed. He works to adapt interventions to fit each client's priorities and life context while helping them navigate transitions, grief, identity concerns, parenting questions, and other complex issues.
Practical therapeutic approaches for online care
Robert frequently draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, offering empathetic listening and collaborative goal-setting so clients feel heard while working toward change. When applicable, he integrates existential perspectives to explore values, meaning, and life transitions in deeper conversation.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to determine which combination of techniques best fits their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities, adjusting methods over time as needs evolve.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or mobility concerns. These options make it easier to attend regular meetings, maintain continuity of care between sessions, and access a licensed professional from more locations within Delaware and the therapist's service area.
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Experience
24+ years
Licensed
Delaware, North Carolina
Languages
English