Robert Aerts, LMFT - Therapist in California

About Robert

Robert Aerts is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who draws on practical, task-focused methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, and relationship concerns. He uses straightforward communication and a problem-solving stance in sessions. Robert is LGBTQ friendly and understands stigma that can affect wellbeing.

He works in California and conducts therapy in English. Robert earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology and holds a California LMFT license, CA LMFT 113139.

Background and approach

He brings eight years of experience in clinical mental health work and more than three decades in human services roles. That background shapes a plainspoken approach to counseling. In sessions he often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors.

He also draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe difficult stories about themselves. Solution-Focused Therapy shows up in short-term planning and setting clear, achievable steps. Robert offers individual therapy with open and honest communication.

If a concern falls outside his skill set he talks through other resources and supports that may fit better. He aims to match approach to the specific issue presented rather than sticking to a single method. Sessions are available through video, phone, live chat, and text messaging.

The practice runs on a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Robert uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT is practical and often focuses on concrete steps to reduce anxiety, manage stress, or change day-to-day patterns.

Narrative Therapy is another approach he uses to look at the stories people tell about themselves. By separating the person from the problem, Narrative Therapy can make room for different possibilities and new meanings in relationships and identity.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try approaches that fit, and adjust plans based on what works. That shared process helps identify the best path forward.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules and to continue work between appointments. Remote sessions allow practical, goal-focused therapy to move forward without travel, while preserving flexibility for different communication styles.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Narrative Therapy

Looking at the story you have come to tell about yourself, and where it came from. The work is in separating the problem from your identity and finding accounts that fit you better.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Robert focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting, relationship issues, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, self-esteem, anger, intimacy issues, and coping with life changes.

What is the therapist's usual approach in sessions?

He commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify unhelpful patterns, reframe experiences, and set short-term goals.

How long has he worked in mental health?

Robert has eight years of experience in the mental health field and over 30 years working in human services roles.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the license CA LMFT 113139 and practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with this therapist?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Parenting issues

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Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 8 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English

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