Robert Theriault, LMFT

Robert Theriault is a licensed marriage and family therapist who aims to help people find clear, manageable paths forward. He offers a calm, goal-focused stance and listens without judgment. Many clients come to him for help with anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and life transitions.

He brings 24 years of clinical experience and adapts his approach to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. He emphasizes straightforward discussion, skill building, and the client’s own goals rather than long, abstract theory.

Robert mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and existential ideas to match what a person needs in the moment. He also uses mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to help people increase awareness and stay engaged in change. Yoga is included sometimes to support overall self-care and body-mind connection.

Based in Delaware, he holds the LMFT credential and has worked across many relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, addiction concerns, and mood disorders. He adapts tools for problems like attachment, codependency, communication breakdowns, and coping with major life changes.

In working together, clients can expect a practical focus: set goals, try specific techniques, and revisit progress. Robert aims to help people gain clearer choices and steadier daily routines while honoring their values and lived experience.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, collaborative relationship. The therapist follows the person’s lead and mirrors concerns so clients feel heard and can choose next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches clear strategies to change patterns that cause distress; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple awareness and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation, which can complement skill work from CBT.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. Progress is reviewed together and techniques are adjusted based on what helps most.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text messaging can work for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or when someone needs flexible timing. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities.