Robert Aerts

Robert Aerts is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with eight years of clinical experience in the mental health field and a master’s degree in counseling psychology. He works in California and offers individual therapy with an open, direct communication style. He is LGBTQ friendly and understands the stigma many people face.

Robert draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other practical approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and low self-esteem. He also supports people coping with grief, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, and ADHD-related struggles. Sessions focus on concrete steps and clearer thinking rather than abstract theory.

He adapts his approach to what each person brings to therapy. When an issue falls outside his scope, he will recommend other resources or supports that may fit better. That honesty helps people find the right help faster.

In sessions, Robert aims to identify patterns that keep problems repeating. He helps people test small changes and build skills that make daily life easier. Therapy often includes setting clear goals and checking progress along the way.

His background includes more than 30 years in human services combined with eight years focused on mental health work. That mix gives him both practical perspective and clinical experience. People who prefer straightforward guidance and skill-building may find his style a good match.

How Robert uses CBT, Narrative, and Solution-Focused Work online

Robert commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, anger, and mood concerns because it focuses on concrete skills and step-by-step practice. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from problems by looking at the stories they tell about their lives and finding new ways to describe their strengths and choices. This can help with identity, grief, and relationship issues. Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on small, achievable goals and the practical steps that move someone toward what they want. It is useful when someone needs quick, goal-oriented change.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Robert will listen to the person's needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try. He frames this as a collaborative process and checks in about what is or isn’t helping so the plan can be adjusted.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. That said, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when helpful. It can also make it simpler to continue work between in-person visits and to practice techniques in everyday settings.