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01About Robert
Dr. Robert Mapes brings 25 years of counseling experience to his work in Texas. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and he focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and self-esteem concerns.
He treats each person as an individual and starts by listening to what matters most to them. He approaches therapy without a one-size-fits-all script. Sessions focus on identifying what holds someone back and finding practical steps forward.
Background and approach
He helps people notice their strengths and use those strengths to reach goals they set for themselves. His work often addresses communication problems, control issues, and challenges tied to family of origin or fatherhood. He also supports people dealing with aging and geriatric issues, hospice and end-of-life concerns, first responder stress, and feelings of isolation or emptiness.
Clinically he uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Those approaches are used to build skills, change harmful patterns, and clarify life purpose when that is helpful. Sessions are adapted to each person’s pace and needs.
People who want clear steps, honest reflection, or help tolerating difficult emotions will find a practical and respectful style. He welcomes clients who are ready to work toward change and identify new directions in life.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 12009 · expires May 2026
- NPI
- 1346397544 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Robert lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Methods Robert names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Robert names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small, committed actions that move someone toward a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a trusting connection so clients can discover their own solutions.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed based on what helps most.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and noticing nonverbal cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging fit shorter updates, quick coaching moments, or people who prefer typing. These formats make scheduling easier and let people fit therapy into busy days.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and self-esteem. He also works on issues like aging, communication problems, control issues, and life purpose.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He avoids a one-size-fits-all script and listens first. Sessions focus on identifying barriers, building on strengths, and setting practical goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of counseling experience working with adults on a range of concerns and life transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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