Robert Wubbenhorst , LCMHC

Robert Wubbenhorst helps people who feel stuck, empty, or disconnected find clearer direction and renewed hope. He works with individuals who notice repeating patterns in their thoughts and behaviors and who want practical tools to move forward. Robert emphasizes that people already possess courage and wisdom within themselves and that therapy can help reconnect and strengthen those inner resources.

He holds a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Counselor Education and Supervision. He is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) - a national credential for counseling professionals - and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), which qualifies him to oversee the training of graduate interns and post-master's licensure candidates. He is also a Clinical Hypnotherapist (CHt) and a Vermont Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), the state license that authorizes practice in Vermont.

With 15 years of clinical experience, Robert has provided individual and group counseling across community mental health settings, higher education, and private practice. His background includes work with veterans, law enforcement, adults with severe mental illness in day treatment programs, and school-based counseling in secondary education. He has extensive experience in counselor education, supervision, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and mental health first aid.

Robert describes his approach as integrative, drawing on evidence-based methods and hypnotherapy to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, addictions, grief, sleep problems, and career or life transitions. He welcomes honest conversations about fit and supports people in choosing the path that best matches their goals and values.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Robert commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into his online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting, empathetic relationship and helps people explore their values and strengths so they can guide their own change. CBT targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical strategies and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

He also offers clinical hypnotherapy as part of an integrative toolkit. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help people access internal resources and reinforce coping skills, and it can be applied to issues like sleep problems, pain management, and habit change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Robert works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and he tailors techniques or combinations of approaches to fit the individual’s situation.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and meeting from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to offer consistent therapeutic support while making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to maintain continuity of care during life transitions.