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Robert Theriault

At a glance

Experience
24 years
Based in
Delaware
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

TherapistDelaware

Robert Theriault, LMFT

Practical, goal-focused support for life's challenges

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License and NPI on record

CredentialStateNumber
LMFT Delaware FT-0000055
LMFT North Carolina 1178

NPI1104968551

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  • Nonjudgmental guidance
  • Goal oriented
  • Uses mindfulness

About Robert

Robert Theriault (LMFT) helps people who are dealing with relationship strain, family struggles, depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, and major life changes. He offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence while keeping sessions focused on practical goals. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at making day-to-day life feel more manageable.

He blends different approaches to match what each person needs. That can mean looking at current thoughts and behaviors, paying attention to how meaning and values shape choices, or using mindful practices to lower stress. He also draws on motivational techniques to support change and on client-centered work to keep the person’s voice central.

Robert has 24 years of clinical experience and holds the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential, listed as DE LMFT and NC LMFT. His background includes work with people facing trauma, parenting challenges, blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment questions, and domestic violence-related problems.

He incorporates practical self-care into sessions and may suggest movement or breathing exercises influenced by yoga to help with grounding and emotional regulation. Sessions focus on skills you can use outside therapy, like clearer communication, coping strategies for strong emotions, and steps toward life changes.

People interested in working toward clearer goals and steadier daily routines may find this approach helpful. To start, follow the site’s steps to match with him and schedule a session that fits your needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

24+ years

Credentials

Delaware, North Carolina

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s concerns. The therapist offers understanding and reflects what matters most, which can help people feel heard and make clearer choices about next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In sessions this often becomes practical work - testing unhelpful beliefs, trying small behavior changes, and tracking what works to reduce anxiety or low mood.

Existential Therapy asks about values, meaning, and how a person wants to live. It can help when someone faces big life transitions or questions about purpose and direction.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

For practical matters, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what options exist. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. These benefits help therapy fit into everyday routines while focusing on the goals you set with the therapist.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Robert commonly address in therapy?

He works with concerns such as relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, and coping with life changes.

What is his general therapy style like?

His style is nonjudgmental and goal oriented, focusing on practical steps and skills while keeping the client’s experience central to the work.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 24 years of experience working in a variety of therapeutic settings and approaches.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with credentials listed as DE LMFT and NC LMFT, and practices in Delaware.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the country work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what formats are available?

Confirm current session options before booking by following the platform steps, since session formats are listed through the site’s scheduling process.

How is pricing handled and how do subscriptions work?

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

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