Therapist profile
Dr. Robert Bowman, LPC, LPCC
Minnesota
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LPC, LPCC
- License
- LPC, Missouri / 2005036984; LPCC, Minnesota / 3403
- NPI
- 1295498657
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Minnesota
About
- client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- relationship communication
About Robert
Dr. Robert Bowman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and holds an LPCC credential with four years of counseling experience. He practices in Minnesota and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, life changes, LGBT concerns, parenting and career questions. He also lists codependency, communication problems, commitment issues, fatherhood matters, and workplace difficulties among his focus areas.
Robert uses straightforward, person-focused methods combined with cognitive techniques. In sessions he listens to how a situation looks from the client's point of view and then helps identify patterns of thought and behavior that get in the way. He talks through practical steps and experiments clients can try between sessions to see what helps.
He previously worked in community and educational settings and has taught counseling skills at the university level. That background informs a style that emphasizes clear explanations and skill-building rather than jargon. Clients can expect plain talk about goals and options.
Early sessions concentrate on understanding the dynamics of the problem and clarifying what the client wants to change. From there he helps develop a focused plan - whether that means addressing anxious thinking, building boundaries, or improving communication. Progress reviews and short-term strategies are part of the work.
Robert describes his role as a teammate who offers respect and some light humor while working toward change. He conducts sessions in English and does not work with international clients. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details.
How sessions work
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting what the client says so they feel understood and can clarify their goals. This approach helps when someone is trying to sort out values, relationship dynamics, or what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical exercises to change them. CBT is useful for managing anxiety, depression, and patterns like people-pleasing that feed codependent dynamics.Picking the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals, try options, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That means sessions can include talking, brief skills practice, and simple homework to try between meetings so you can see what shifts.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm the session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting, or other obligations. They can allow for shorter check-ins, reduce travel time, and make it simpler to try skill-based exercises in day-to-day contexts. Licensed professionals can use different approaches in remote sessions, and this therapist will work with you to find what fits your needs and schedule.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Minnesota
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, coping with life changes, depression, parenting and career issues, and related topics such as codependency and communication problems.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He blends client-centered listening with cognitive approaches, focusing on understanding the client's point of view and identifying thought patterns to change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of counseling experience, including work in community and educational settings and teaching counseling skills at the university level.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Minnesota.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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