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Robert Aerts

Robert Aerts, LMFT

Therapist in California

Experienced LMFT focused on practical change

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8 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

  • Direct communication
  • Individual therapy
  • LGBTQ friendly

About Robert

Robert Aerts is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with eight years of clinical experience and a master's degree in counseling psychology. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns. He is LGBTQ friendly and understands the stigma many people face around identity.

Robert draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other practical methods to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. He offers individual therapy and keeps communication direct and straightforward. If an issue falls outside his scope, he will recommend other resources or supports that may fit better.

His background includes over 30 years in human services, which informs a practical, down-to-earth approach. He has worked with a diverse range of people and brings that experience into sessions. Clients can expect clear feedback and concrete steps to try between meetings.

Sessions focus on manageable change rather than long lists of abstract goals. Robert helps people work through parenting stress, relationship challenges, trauma and grief, anger, ADHD-related concerns, and intimacy-related issues. He emphasizes small, steady adjustments that build confidence and improve day-to-day coping.

People thinking about starting therapy are invited to use the site’s continue button on this profile to complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling follows the therapist’s availability and the subscription model the service uses, which can be canceled at any time.

How Robert Uses CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online

Robert commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking that feed anxiety or low self-esteem. CBT involves identifying those thoughts, testing them, and trying small behavior changes to see what helps. Narrative Therapy is another part of his work, which means looking at the stories people tell about themselves and finding alternative, more helpful ways to frame those stories.

He also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy when clients want practical steps and quick goals. That approach focuses on strengths and on what can be done differently now, rather than rehashing every problem. Together, these methods aim to produce concrete actions clients can try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with the client to decide which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helping and what isn’t.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling, fitting sessions into a workday break, and shorter check-ins when time is limited. Online work can make it simpler to do homework between sessions and to keep momentum on small behavior changes without long commutes.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

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

What is the therapy style like?

His style is straightforward and practical, often using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy principles to identify thoughts and behaviors to change. He adapts the approach to what each person brings to sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has eight years of experience as a therapist and more than 30 years working in human services, which informs his practical approach to care.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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