Robert Aerts, LMFT

Robert Aerts is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. He brings eight years of clinical experience in counseling along with more than 30 years in human services. He is LGBTQ friendly and understands the stigmas that can come with being LGBTQ. Robert offers individual therapy and speaks English.

Robert usually begins by listening closely to what feels most urgent. He uses a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding. Sessions are straightforward and focused on practical steps the person can use between meetings.

He also draws on narrative ideas to help people reframe personal stories that feel stuck. That can be useful for grief, trauma, identity questions, or life changes where a fresh perspective helps move things forward.

Solution-focused techniques are part of his toolbox when a person wants shorter-term work. Those methods emphasize goals, strengths, and specific actions to test what makes a difference. This can be helpful for stress, parenting concerns, and coping with transitions.

Robert values open and honest communication. If an issue falls outside his scope, he will suggest other resources or supports that might fit better. People find his style direct and practical, with an emphasis on small changes that add up.

How CBT, Narrative, and Solution-Focused Work Online

Robert often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thoughts and habits that keep problems going and to practice new behaviors. CBT tends to focus on clear steps and exercises people can try between sessions, which adapts well to online work where notes and homework can be shared easily.

Narrative Therapy helps people examine the stories they tell about themselves and find alternative ways to describe their lives. Online sessions give space for reflective conversation and for bringing specific memories or turning points into a new storyline.

Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on goals and small, practical changes. It’s useful when someone wants a short-term plan and measurable steps to test what helps most.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls approximate face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be used for brief check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines while keeping the focus on steady progress.