- Guilt and shame
- Forgiveness work
- ACT and CBT methods
About Robert
Robert Ringoen is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington with six years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and life changes. He also focuses on forgiveness, guilt and shame, infidelity, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
He prefers straightforward sessions where people can say what they are feeling. He listens without judgment and helps clients name what is most troubling them. He aims to make the conversation practical so people can take small next steps between sessions.
Robert uses a mix of approaches suited to the issue at hand. That can include cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thought patterns and acceptance-based practices to notice painful feelings without getting stuck. For people processing traumatic memories, he may use eye movement desensitization and reprocessing methods alongside strategies for managing intense emotions.
Sessions often focus on specific problems like guilt about past actions, shame about identity, or the fallout from infidelity. He works with clients on concrete skills for handling anxiety, anger, or low mood. He also supports exploration of values and what matters most when someone feels adrift.
People who work with him typically set clear, modest goals and check progress regularly. He asks practical questions about daily routines, relationships, and stressful moments so the work stays grounded in real life.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Robert commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing during therapy. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and clarify what matters to them, then practice small actions that align with those values. EMDR is used to process traumatic memories and reduce their intensity by reprocessing upsetting moments alongside guided attention. He treats the choice of approach as a shared decision. The therapist and client discuss goals, try methods that match the problem, and adjust as needed. That way the work stays practical and responsive to how each person reacts to different techniques. Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a weeknight or a lunch break, or useful when they want a shorter check-in instead of a longer commute. Others prefer in-person work for repeated exposure tasks or body-based processing; the therapist will discuss what makes the most sense for present concerns and daily life.Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
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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. Additional areas include guilt and shame, forgiveness, infidelity, loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
How does he approach feelings of guilt and shame?
He uses practical conversation and proven techniques to help people name and respond to those feelings. Work can include cognitive and acceptance-based strategies to reduce getting stuck on self-blame.
What is his professional background?
He holds a Washington LICSW and has six years of professional experience supporting people with mood, trauma, and stress-related concerns.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is licensed as an LICSW in Washington and practices with that credential in that state.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting 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.