- CBT
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Narrative work
About Bobby
Bobby Hines is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 13 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship strain, and family conflict. He also focuses on communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, and workplace difficulties.
Bobby takes a straightforward, person-centered approach. Sessions center on what matters most to the client. He listens for patterns in thinking and behavior, then helps people try practical strategies that can change how those patterns feel day to day.
He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people notice painful feelings without getting stuck in them. Narrative therapy is used to look at the stories people tell about themselves and to consider other possible stories.
Bobby pays attention to how past relationships and attachment experiences shape current problems. That perspective is often useful when guilt or shame comes from family or close relationships. He works in plain language and aims for clarity about goals and next steps.
People who come to him often want direct, practical work on specific problems. Bobby encourages short-term experiments and regular check-ins to see what is helping. To start, he asks about what led someone to seek help and what small changes would matter most right now.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult feelings and choose actions that match their values. It is often used when worry or shame makes life feel narrow and people want to rebuild meaningful routines. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses. CBT is frequently used for anxiety, low mood, and workplace stress because it breaks problems into manageable steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and the issues you bring, and then recommend an approach or mix of approaches. That decision is collaborative and may change as you try strategies and see what fits.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some people prefer video for face-to-face interaction, while others choose phone for simpler check-ins or lower bandwidth needs. Ask about formats when you schedule so sessions match your schedule and daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, LGBT-related issues, relationship and family concerns. His practice also focuses on guilt and shame, communication problems, control issues, isolation, and workplace challenges.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centered style with practical strategies. Sessions emphasize clear goals, experiments to try between meetings, and regular review of what is working.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience as a practicing counselor in various settings. That work has included cases involving depression, anxiety, relationships, and workplace stress.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri. His practice is based in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, 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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.