Robert Sherman, LCSW, LICSW
Direct, narrative-informed psychotherapy for adults
Details
| Name | Robert Sherman |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW, LICSW |
| Based in | Washington |
| Licensed in | Idaho, Washington |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 23 |
About Robert
Robert Sherman is a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and major life changes. He holds both LCSW and LICSW credentials and works with people seeking straightforward, goal-focused psychotherapy. He practices primarily with individual adults over 18 and offers a direct, intentional approach in sessions.
His work centers on practical tools and clear conversations. He uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their life stories and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Background and approach
EMDR is offered as an option for processing traumatic memories, and mindfulness techniques are used to reduce emotional reactivity. Clients can expect a structured session with defined goals and steps. He combines motivational interviewing when people are ready to make changes, and he draws on his experience with adoption reunions, trauma, and substance-related concerns.
He also provides consultation to primary care clinicians and allied medical professionals. Sessions are arranged on a first-come, first-served basis and are offered to adults in Washington. Robert emphasizes an open atmosphere where feelings can be named without judgment.
His style is purposeful and direct, with clear expectations for progress. People who choose his practice often seek someone who will listen, outline a plan, and help them move forward. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Robert works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Robert among the ways he works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Robert among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Robert among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Robert among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Robert among the ways he works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Robert among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Robert among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Robert directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Robert directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative, CBT, and EMDR work online
Narrative Therapy helps people name the stories they tell about themselves and then try out new, more helpful ways of understanding those stories. It is useful when life events or old patterns feel stuck and people want to change the meaning those events hold.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with simple experiments or new behaviors. It works well for anxiety, low mood, and stress by giving concrete steps to change thinking and routine.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a way of processing distressing memories so they lose some of their emotional charge. In therapy it is used when past traumas continue to shape present reactions and coping.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide whether Narrative work, CBT strategies, EMDR, or a mix of methods fits best for the current concerns.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging works well for quick check-ins, brief processing, and when people prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and daily life.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does this therapist address?
He helps adults with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, adoption and foster care concerns, substance use issues, and relationship communication problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is intentional, direct, and purpose driven. He uses Narrative Therapy alongside CBT, mindfulness, EMDR, and motivational interviewing to create practical, goal-oriented sessions.
What is his background and clinical experience?
He has 23 years of clinical experience and has worked extensively with trauma, adoption reunions, and employee assistance programs. He also offers consultation to physicians and allied medical professionals.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is licensed in Washington and holds the LCSW and WA LICSW credentials as listed in his profile.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
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