Dr. Robert Mapes, LPC
Texas · 25 years in practice
Dr. Robert Mapes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of clinical experience in Texas.
License and registration
- LPC, Texas
- 12009 · expires May 2026
- NPI
- 1346397544 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
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About Robert
Dr. Robert Mapes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of clinical experience in Texas. He respects each person's uniqueness and works with people to set personal goals for change.
He listens for what matters to you and helps identify strengths you can use when things feel out of control. He focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and low self-esteem. He also addresses issues that can shape life later on, including aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and fatherhood questions.
Background and approach
First responder stress, impulsivity, isolation, and feelings of emptiness are also within his areas of focus. In sessions he blends several approaches to match each person's needs. He uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and actions, acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values, and client-centered listening to keep the work grounded in your priorities.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is part of the toolkit he may use when relevant. His style is straightforward and respectful. He aims to make sessions clear and practical, so people leave with a next step they can try between meetings.
He encourages people to move at their own pace while testing small changes that add up. People who choose him often want help making concrete shifts in how they handle stress, manage relationships, or find renewed purpose. He welcomes conversations about goals, and works together with clients to find realistic ways forward.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Robert lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Robert names
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that translate well to online care
Dr. Mapes uses several evidence-informed approaches that work well in remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it helps with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills and experiments to try between sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, helps people clarify their values and take small committed steps toward what matters, even when difficult feelings are present. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and building a collaborative relationship so clients feel heard and can set their own goals.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has worked in the past, then shape sessions around those needs. That may mean combining methods and adjusting pacing as progress is made.
Online formats offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when less bandwidth is available, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging works for ongoing, brief reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel routines while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does he help address?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and low self-esteem. He also works with issues like aging concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, first responder stress, and questions about life purpose.
What is his general therapy style?
He listens in a client-centered way and focuses on practical steps. Sessions aim to identify strengths, clarify goals, and try small changes between meetings.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 25 years of experience working with adults on a range of life challenges and transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, based in Texas.
Can I work with him if I'm not in the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.
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