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Robert Wubbenhorst

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Robert Wubbenhorst

Vermont

Practical therapy for men's wellbeing and life transitions

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  • Focus on men's wellbeing
  • Practical coping skills
  • Collaborative goal setting

About Robert

Robert Wubbenhorst helps people who feel stuck, disconnected, or worn out by daily life. He supports men and others with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep trouble, and struggles with relationships or intimacy. He also assists people facing grief, addiction, career concerns, anger, and life transitions. Robert uses a straightforward, down-to-earth approach that focuses on practical steps and personal strengths.

Robert is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - LCMHC - practicing in Vermont with 15 years of experience. He draws on client-centered methods to listen closely and build a trusting working relationship. He also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thought patterns and dialectical behavior techniques to improve emotional regulation and coping skills.

In sessions he mixes talking, small skills practice, and mindfulness exercises. He may use hypnotherapy when it fits a person’s goals. The work is collaborative: goals are set together and reviewed as things change. Robert aims to make sessions useful and applicable to everyday life.

His background includes work in community mental health, higher education, and private practice. He has provided individual and group counseling and has experience with crisis intervention and suicide prevention. He has also supervised counselors in training and supported clinicians pursuing licensure.

People who choose Robert can expect clear explanations, practical tools, and a steady focus on progress. To begin, clients are asked to describe their main concerns and priorities so treatment can be tailored to their situation.

Approaches for online work and finding the right fit

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and building a collaborative relationship so the person feels heard and understood. This approach helps people clarify goals and make practical changes that matter in daily life.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches simple techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and practice new behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive reactions. These tools can help with anger, relationship problems, and crises of coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Decisions about methods are made together and can change as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking since options are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also make it simpler to continue care during life changes. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and what style of session best supports your goals.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Vermont

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep problems, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, and career concerns, among other challenges.

What is his therapeutic style and approach?

Robert uses a client-centered style that combines practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy along with mindfulness and, when appropriate, hypnotherapy.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 15 years of professional experience working in community mental health, higher education, and private practice settings.

Which credentials and location apply to his practice?

He holds the Vermont Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor credential (LCMHC) and practices in Vermont.

Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific session formats.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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