Robert Ringoen, LICSW

Washington · 6 years in practice

Robert Ringoen is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical ways to reduce stress, anxiety, anger, and depression.

License and registration

LICSW, Washington: LW61373017 · expires February 2026
NPI: 1215405790 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

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About Robert

Robert Ringoen is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical ways to reduce stress, anxiety, anger, and depression. He draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including EMDR, to help people move past painful memories and find clearer ways to cope in daily life. He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters most to them.

Sessions are oriented toward concrete steps and manageable change rather than long lectures.

Background and approach

The aim is to build skills that translate to real moments at home, work, and relationships. Robert blends short-term strategies with deeper work when it’s needed. He uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to shift unhelpful thinking and from acceptance and commitment therapy to identify values and meaningful goals.

Dialectical behavior therapy skills are introduced when emotion regulation and coping are priorities. When trauma is central to someone’s difficulties, he may incorporate eye movement desensitization and reprocessing alongside other methods. The focus is on helping a person feel safer with their memories and responses over time.

Progress is paced to match each person’s comfort level. With six years of clinical experience and a Washington LICSW, Robert supports people navigating life changes, grief, and loneliness. He also addresses issues such as guilt, shame, infidelity, men’s and women’s concerns, and finding life purpose.

Conversations are held in English and arranged to fit schedules and needs. People looking for a collaborative, straightforward approach can expect practical tools and steady support.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Robert names

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Online support

How online therapy and targeted approaches work together

Robert uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms in everyday situations. Acceptance and commitment therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and commit to small action steps that match those values. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is used when trauma memories are a central issue, helping people process distressing memories alongside other methods.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and concerns and discuss which methods seem most likely to help. Together you can try techniques, track what works, and adjust the plan as needs change.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let you work face to face from a chosen location, phone sessions can fit a quick check-in or be easier on low bandwidth days, and chat or text messages allow short updates or ongoing skill coaching between sessions. These formats aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Robert focus on?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, infidelity, isolation, and mood disorders.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style is straightforward and collaborative. He mixes skill-building with deeper processing and aims for steps that can be used in everyday situations.

What is his clinical background?

He has six years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience includes helping people with trauma-related concerns and mood symptoms.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

He holds a Washington LICSW and practices in Washington state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients schedule with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit differing needs and schedules.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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