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Robert Mount

Robert Mount

LCSW

Therapist · Illinois · 25+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for emotional challenges

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  • 25 years experience
  • Focus on anger
  • Illinois and Arizona

About Robert

Robert Mount is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience. He is licensed in Illinois and Arizona and focuses on helping people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, and life transitions. He aims to offer a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters to them.

He supports people facing family conflict and parenting strains by listening first and then working together on practical steps. He has a history of helping those affected by trauma and abuse, guiding conversations at a pace that feels manageable. Sessions emphasize clear communication and small, achievable goals.

Robert uses straightforward methods to help people manage stress and build self-esteem. He encourages skills that people can try between visits, such as coping techniques and ways to handle intense emotions. Progress is approached one step at a time, not as a quick fix.

People who prefer a direct and steady style may find his approach fits well. He aims to empower clients to make changes that suit their daily life and responsibilities. The focus is on realistic plans that can be practiced outside of sessions.

His work is rooted in supporting clients through relationship concerns and intimacy-related issues as well as broader life changes. He seeks to partner with each person to identify priorities and try strategies that help them move forward.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Intimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Arizona, Illinois

Languages

English

How evidence-based methods can work online

Robert uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and real-life practice. One common approach centers on teaching practical coping skills for stress, anxiety, and anger, such as grounding strategies and emotion regulation tools that people can use when strong feelings arise. Another approach emphasizes straightforward problem-solving and communication work to reduce family conflict and improve interactions with partners and children.

Finding the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process that lets the client guide which strategies feel most useful and realistic for their life.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and have shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to practice skills in their everyday routines and bring completed work or real-life examples straight into the conversation. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so progress continues between visits.

At a glance

Listed location
Illinois
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Arizona)
LCSW · No. LCSW-15731
License (Illinois)
LCSW · No. 149005656
NPI
1497830624

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapy style like?

His style is direct and steady, creating a calm, nonjudgmental space and focusing on practical steps people can try between sessions.

How long has he been practicing?

He brings 25 years of professional experience to his work with clients.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Illinois and Arizona licenses, and he practices in Illinois.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients sign up?

He is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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