- Non-judgmental support
- Practical tools
- Mindful approach
About Robert
Robert Theriault is a licensed marriage and family therapist who offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, and parenting challenges. He writes as Chip and aims to be non-judgmental while focusing on clear goals. Sessions are meant to help people sort through everyday habits and thoughts that get in the way of feeling better.
With 24 years of experience, Robert adapts his approach to what each person needs. He blends client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral and existential approaches. He also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques when they fit the work at hand.
Robert has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, substance and behavioral addictions, grief, intimacy issues, and work or career stress. He also addresses family-related themes such as blended family issues, adoption and foster care matters, and family of origin difficulties. That background feeds into practical strategies for communication, boundaries, and coping skills.
He favors a holistic view of self-care and sometimes integrates yoga-based practices to support emotional balance and body awareness. Conversations are straightforward and focused on small, achievable changes. The goal is to leave each session with something useful to try between meetings.
Robert practices in Delaware and conducts therapy in English. He is a DE LMFT and NC LMFT and brings two decades of clinical work to sessions. If someone wants to explore whether his style fits, the first step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the Start Therapy process.
With 24 years of experience, Robert adapts his approach to what each person needs. He blends client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral and existential approaches. He also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques when they fit the work at hand.
Robert has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, substance and behavioral addictions, grief, intimacy issues, and work or career stress. He also addresses family-related themes such as blended family issues, adoption and foster care matters, and family of origin difficulties. That background feeds into practical strategies for communication, boundaries, and coping skills.
He favors a holistic view of self-care and sometimes integrates yoga-based practices to support emotional balance and body awareness. Conversations are straightforward and focused on small, achievable changes. The goal is to leave each session with something useful to try between meetings.
Robert practices in Delaware and conducts therapy in English. He is a DE LMFT and NC LMFT and brings two decades of clinical work to sessions. If someone wants to explore whether his style fits, the first step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the Start Therapy process.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Delaware, North Carolina
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Robert often uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person's experience and goals. This approach focuses on active listening, reflecting what matters to the client, and shaping sessions around personal priorities. It works well for people who want a supportive, collaborative space to talk about life changes and relationships.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits. CBT provides simple, concrete strategies for testing beliefs and trying new behaviors, which can be practiced between sessions to track progress. These methods are commonly useful for anxiety, depression, and habit change challenges.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Robert will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative process lets the client test different strategies and keep what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work often makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduces travel time, and can allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue regular appointments during life transitions while focusing on practical tools for everyday habits and thinking.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Robert address?
He helps people with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, and related concerns such as codependency and communication problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Robert combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and existential methods. He uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing when those approaches fit the person's goals.
How much experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 24 years of clinical experience working with individuals on a wide range of life challenges and family matters.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Robert is a licensed marriage and family therapist listed as DE LMFT and NC LMFT and practices in Delaware.
Which languages are supported for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.