About Robert
Robert Hawkins is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 21 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who are facing stress, anxiety, mood disorders, addiction, and the effects of trauma and abuse. He aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so people can use new tools right away.
His approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills that reduce panic, manage mood swings, and address substance use or compulsive behaviors.
Background and approach
He pays particular attention to midlife concerns and issues often raised by men, and he works with people coping with co-occurring problems. Robert also creates an affirming environment for LGBTQ+ individuals and older adults seeking support. In sessions he uses evidence-based techniques to build coping skills, process difficult memories, and reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life.
The pace is set by the person seeking help. Conversations tend to be practical and focused. People leave with small, doable steps to practice between sessions.
He blends problem-solving with emotional support so progress feels tangible. Outside direct counseling, he draws on two decades of experience to tailor strategies to each person’s needs. That experience informs how he prioritizes safety, routine, and relapse prevention when relevant.
The goal is steady, manageable change over time.
Approach, fit, and how online sessions help
Many people benefit from structured, evidence-based methods that focus on symptom reduction and coping skills. Cognitive behavioral techniques break problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teach practical tools to change unhelpful patterns; this helps with panic attacks, social anxiety, and mood concerns. Relapse prevention and addiction-focused work look at triggers, routine changes, and coping plans to reduce harmful use and manage cravings.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify problems, try strategies, and adjust methods as needed. Sessions are guided by the client's goals and preferences so treatment can shift if something isn't working.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is good for deeper conversations and skill practice, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat can work for short check-ins or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments, fit sessions into a busy day, and maintain momentum between meetings.
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What this counselor works with
Also listed
- Bipolar disorder
- Co-morbidity
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Impulsivity
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Experience
- 21 years
- Licensed
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English