- Relationship conflict
- LGBTQ+ identity
- Life purpose
About Robert
Robert Thompson is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults on LGBTQ+ concerns, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, and mood-related issues such as depression and bipolar disorder. Robert also helps people facing questions about life purpose, attachment and abandonment, codependency, and sexual identity.
He follows an eclectic, person-centered approach. That means he listens to each person’s history and strengths, and adapts methods to what seems most useful. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps as well as understanding patterns that repeat in relationships and mood.
In conversation he pays attention to family of origin issues, communication patterns, commitment concerns, and feelings of guilt or shame. For people navigating gender dysphoria or LGBTQ+ identity questions, he offers direct discussion about sexuality and identity and how these interact with relationships and mental health.
Robert works with young adults and adults who feel stuck after life changes. He helps clients name what matters next and test small changes. Meetings are presented as collaborative work rather than quick fixes.
To begin, prospective clients use the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Robert’s practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and session cost varies with client location.
How evidence-based approaches shape online work
Robert describes his work as eclectic and person-centered, and he draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. Person-centered work focuses on active listening and building on a person’s strengths to address issues like relationship patterns, attachment concerns, and life purpose questions. Cognitive and behavioral techniques are commonly used alongside this to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral experiments that can shift mood or relationship patterns.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Robert will discuss options with each client, weigh what fits the goals and preferences, and adjust methods as therapy progresses. That helps keep sessions practical and relevant to what feels most urgent in everyday life.
Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand. It can also make it simpler to focus on communication skills and to test new ways of interacting between sessions without rearranging daily routines.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with LGBTQ+ related issues, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, and mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder.
How does he approach someone who feels stuck?
He uses an eclectic, person-centered approach that starts by listening to your history and strengths, then adapts methods to what will be most useful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Robert has six years of professional work experience as a therapist.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a California LMFT, practicing in California.
In which languages can I speak with him?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with your location.
What do I do to start therapy?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.