- Non-judgmental approach
- Goal-oriented sessions
- Focus on relationships
About Robert
Robert Theriault, who commonly goes by Chip, focuses on practical help for people feeling stuck by life changes and relationship strain. He offers a calm, non-judgmental stance while keeping sessions goal-oriented. Many people contact him about depression, anxiety, grief, and struggles with relationships and parenting. He aims to make conversations feel straightforward and useful.
With 24 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Robert draws on a range of approaches to fit each person’s needs. He uses client-centered listening to understand what matters most to the individual. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used when people want clear steps for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also brings existential ideas to help people consider meaning and life direction.
Robert often works with concerns tied to family history and attachment, including abandonment, blended family issues, and adoption and foster care-related matters. He also supports people with stress from work, compassion fatigue, addictions, and mood challenges like bipolar disorder.
He describes his style as flexible - adapting theory and methods to what each person needs in the moment. Yoga and other holistic self-care practices are sometimes included to support physical and emotional balance. Sessions emphasize practical skills, clearer communication, and steps people can try between meetings.
If someone prefers a straightforward, experienced therapist who mixes evidence-based tools with person-focused listening, Robert may be a fit. Prospective clients should follow the site's process to learn more and schedule a match questionnaire.
How his approaches translate to online work
Robert blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and existential approaches to help people problem-solve and make meaning. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel heard and can identify their own goals. This approach is helpful when relationship repair or clearer communication is the aim. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and gives concrete strategies to change patterns that cause distress. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Existential Therapy invites people to examine values, purpose, and life direction when facing transitions or feelings of emptiness.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, personality, and circumstances rather than imposing a single style. Sessions can shift over time as priorities change.
Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports ongoing work on communication, coping skills, and planning between meetings, while leaving scheduling choices up to the person and their therapist.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Delaware, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Robert help with?
He helps people with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, stress, addictions, and related concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is non-judgmental and goal-oriented, combining client-centered listening with practical techniques to create steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
Robert has 24 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of personal and relational issues.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and is listed as a DE LMFT and NC LMFT. His practice is located in Delaware.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Robert?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.