About Robert
Robert Aerts is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with eight years of clinical experience in mental health and over 30 years in human services. He offers straightforward, honest communication and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Robert practices individual therapy and is LGBTQ friendly, aware of the stigma many clients face.
He typically uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Background and approach
He also draws on Narrative Therapy to help clients reframe their life stories and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term, achievable goals. Treatment is tailored to what each person brings to the session. Robert works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, and anger.
He also supports people dealing with relationship issues, intimacy-related worries, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, and ADHD-related challenges. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical techniques clients can use between meetings. When an issue falls outside his scope, Robert discusses other resources and referrals so clients can find a better fit.
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and needs. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Robert practices in California and conducts therapy in English.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to his availability.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Robert commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, concrete steps and short-term goals to create forward momentum for specific problems.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try techniques that fit those needs. If a method isn’t helping, he will discuss other options or resources so the client can find a better match.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people work face-to-face and use visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and text sessions are helpful for quick updates, ongoing support, or times when written reflection is preferred. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 8 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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