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Dr. Robert Lone

Dr. Robert Lone, CA Psychologist 18719, WA Psychologist PY 60871703

Therapist · Washington · 30+ years of experience

Experienced psychologist focused on practical change

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At a glance

Listed location
Washington
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
CA Psychologist 18719, WA Psychologist PY 60871703
Languages
English
License (Washington)
Psychologist · No. PY 60871703
License (California)
Psychologist · No. 18719
NPI
1508593716

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  • Client-centered approach
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Thirty years experience

About Robert

Dr. Robert Lone welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. He offers calm, direct support for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addiction concerns, and life transitions. He is introduced by name so readers know who they will connect with.

With three decades of experience, he brings a straightforward, client-centered style to sessions. Client-Centered Therapy means he follows each person's lead and builds on their strengths. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy techniques when they fit the situation.

In a typical session he listens first, then helps clarify goals and small next steps. He focuses on practical ways to manage mood, reduce worry, and improve communication. He also works with issues such as grief, sleep troubles, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.

Dr. Lone holds psychologist credentials in California and Washington - CA Psychologist 18719 and WA Psychologist PY 60871703 - and has worked across many care settings over his career. He helps people cope with aging and geriatric issues among other concerns and draws on long experience to tailor his approach.

Sessions emphasize respect for each person's story and values. He encourages active collaboration, so clients leave with concrete actions to try between meetings. To begin, he asks people to describe what matters most and what small change would feel meaningful next.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Washington, California

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Lone often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values; it can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce worry and improve mood.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. He works collaboratively with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That means trying an approach, checking how it feels, and adjusting as needed rather than committing to a single method upfront.

If you are considering online work, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people continue work together when life changes make in-person meetings harder. If you prefer a particular setup, mention it when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling can reflect your needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, grief, sleep issues, career strain, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His primary style is Client-Centered Therapy, which means he follows the client's pace and emphasizes their strengths while adding practical techniques when useful.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 30 years of professional experience working in a variety of clinical settings and with many presenting issues.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is licensed as a psychologist in California (CA Psychologist 18719) and Washington (WA Psychologist PY 60871703) and practices from Washington.

Which languages can sessions be conducted in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He is not accepting international clients at this time and works with clients within his licensure regions.

How are sessions priced?

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?

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

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