Therapist profile
Dr. Robert Lone, CA Psychologist 18719, WA Psychologist PY 60871703
Washington
California and Washington psychologist - relationship and codependency concerns
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- Credentials
- CA Psychologist 18719, WA Psychologist PY 60871703
- License
- Psychologist, Washington / PY 60871703; Psychologist, California / 18719
- NPI
- 1508593716
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Washington
About
- Client-centered approach
- ACT and CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Robert
Dr. Robert Lone is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 18719) and a Washington psychologist (WA Psychologist PY 60871703) with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, addictions, grief, and codependency-related patterns. He also addresses issues like sleep problems, parenting strain, career stress, and trauma and abuse.
He describes his main stance as client-centered. He treats the person rather than a label, and he asks questions to understand what matters most. He uses acceptance-based tools to help people notice what they value, and he draws on cognitive methods to change unhelpful thinking patterns.
In practical sessions he helps people name repeating patterns that leave them exhausted or overly responsible for others. He talks through concrete steps for setting limits, managing strong emotions, and reducing people-pleasing habits. Sessions include active problem solving and chance to reflect on how past family patterns affect current choices.
Dr. Lone is familiar with addiction and recovery work and uses motivational interviewing techniques to support change when someone feels ambivalent. He also uses solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals and track progress in between meetings.
The focus is on clear skills and steady progress rather than quick fixes. People who prefer direct conversation about boundaries, values, and coping strategies often find this practical approach useful. He practices from Washington and holds his CA and WA psychologist credentials.
How sessions work
Approaches you might use online and what they do
Dr. Lone often combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his sessions. ACT helps people notice what matters to them and take actions that match those values even when uncomfortable feelings are present. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments to reduce worry or low mood.He also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people who feel mixed about change. That approach uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation and small steps toward goals. Deciding which approach to try is collaborative; the therapist and client review goals and preferences and pick methods that fit the situation.
If you are considering online work, confirm what session formats are offered before booking. The therapist will explain available options during the intake process. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. The focus remains on practical skills, values-based planning, and short-term goals you can use between sessions.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Washington, California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship worries, low self-esteem, addictions, codependency patterns, grief, and related issues.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He is primarily a client-centered psychologist who also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques to guide sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has practiced for 30 years as a clinical psychologist in the United States.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds the credentials CA Psychologist 18719 and WA Psychologist PY 60871703 and works from Washington.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.