Therapist profile
Robert McAlister, CA Psychologist 23930
California
CA Psychologist - Anxiety and Addictions
Continue with RobertWhere Robert stands
- Credentials
- CA Psychologist 23930
- License
- Psychologist, California / 23930
- NPI
- 1699009308
- Experience
- 26 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Codependency concerns
About Robert
Robert McAlister is a California-licensed psychologist (CA Psychologist 23930) with 26 years of professional experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. He also focuses on codependency, attachment and abandonment concerns, and related issues such as communication problems and caregiver stress.
Robert favors straightforward conversation. Sessions are a place to say what is on your mind, notice patterns that cause pain, and test new ways of handling hard situations. He leans on methods like acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive tools, and emotion-focused work to help people notice what matters and take action that fits their values.
In practice he helps people untangle over-responsibility, people-pleasing, and the tendency to lose themselves in relationships. He helps clients look at their responses to others' moods, crises, or substance use and learn concrete steps to set limits and protect their time and energy. He also supports people struggling with guilt, shame, impulsivity, and chronic stress.
Sessions combine listening with practical exercises. Clients can expect to try behavioral experiments, mindfulness-based skills, and skills for managing intense emotions. Work may include reviewing thought patterns, practicing boundary language, and learning ways to steady strong feelings.
Robert practices in California and conducts sessions in English. People who live outside the United States can be matched for work when time zones and licensure allow. Before booking, confirm the current session options and scheduling details through the service flow.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that reflect what matters most. Online sessions using ACT often include exercises to clarify values and simple practices to carry into daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, behaviors, and how they feed problems like anxiety and depression. In virtual sessions people often use thought records, behavior experiments, and problem-solving tools between meetings.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding emotional responses and how they shape relationships and reactions. Online EFT work can help people identify emotion patterns and try new ways of responding in real situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then try methods together to see what fits. That collaborative process guides which tools are emphasized in subsequent sessions.
The biography does not list session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, allow brief check-ins, or offer a lower-bandwidth option when video isn’t practical. Ask about the specific session arrangements during the scheduling steps so sessions match practical needs and daily routines.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression, and addresses related issues like codependency, attachment, and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses direct conversation, active listening, and practical exercises drawing on ACT, CBT, DBT, and EFT to help people change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 26 years of professional experience working in mental health settings.
Is he a licensed professional and where is he based?
He is a California psychologist and lists his credential as CA Psychologist 23930, practicing in California.
Can I work with him if I don’t live in the US?
He accepts international clients when scheduling and licensure allow, so cross-border matches can be arranged in some cases.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking through the platform's scheduling flow.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; check the platform details for exact pricing.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the service interface.
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