Robert Peterson, LICSW

Robert Peterson, LICSW, is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Washington with 30 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate life transitions and crises. Much of his career has been spent in international settings working with young people who face cultural displacement, social isolation, and the stresses of relocating away from family and familiar communities, and he applies those skills to support youth and families dealing with trauma, divorce, bereavement, and other events that strain typical coping abilities.

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to promote resilience - the ability to adapt through cognitive restructuring and practical skill building - while incorporating client-centered principles to foster a collaborative, strengths-based relationship. This approach emphasizes concrete coping strategies, communication skills, and problem-solving so clients can regain direction and manage change.

Robert’s clinical work covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, bipolar disorder, career and academic planning, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on areas such as adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, first responder issues, gender dysphoria, and isolation or loneliness.

Prospective clients in Washington can expect an experienced LICSW who combines evidence-informed techniques with attention to cultural and developmental context to support personal growth and recovery.