Robert Hinman, MN Psychologist LP1599

Robert Hinman is a psychotherapist with 40 years of professional experience. He earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Boston University while serving on active duty in the US Army, and he has been a Minnesota State Board qualified licensed psychologist since 1992 (MN Psychologist LP1599).

Based in Minnesota, he has built a long career supporting individuals, couples, families and groups across a range of settings including offices, schools, residential programs and family homes. Over the years he has worked with people confronting anxiety, depression, anger, relationship difficulties, trauma and chemical abuse, helping them move toward greater functioning and well-being.

His practice emphasizes partnership and pacing - he collaborates with each person to set and pursue goals at a speed that feels manageable. He focuses on careful understanding and clarification of a situation, the development and use of practical tools and strategies, and the recognition of progress and strengths. He combines directness and honesty with kindness, humility and humor in his work.

Robert aims to accompany people toward improved day-to-day functioning and a more satisfying sense of life, bringing decades of experience and a steady, pragmatic approach to the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Robert Hinman commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing into his work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment in which the person’s own goals and insights guide the process - it helps with relationship concerns, self-esteem and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and helps people develop practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people explore and strengthen their own motivation for change, often useful for addictions and readiness-related challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and he works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences. That process can shift over time as priorities change.

Online therapy options - video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy schedules and access a licensed professional from different locations. These formats offer flexibility in pacing, allow therapists to combine real-time conversation with written exchanges, and support ongoing work between appointments.