Robert Sherman, LCSW, LICSW
Experienced LCSW specializing in trauma and grief
- Trauma-focused therapy
- EMDR and CBT
- Adult psychotherapy only
About Robert Sherman
Robert Sherman is a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of professional clinical experience across Oregon, Idaho, and Washington. He holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW - explained here as Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and serves as a Registered Clinical Supervisor in Idaho as well as a Substance Use Disorder Professional in all three states. Over more than two decades he has worked extensively with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression, bringing focused experience in trauma work and support for adoption reunions.
His background includes providing employee assistance program services and maintaining a clinical private practice serving Idaho, Oregon, and Washington that is listed on Psychology Today under his name. He offers both brief and longer-term psychotherapy to individual adults over the age of 18 and provides professional consultation to physicians and allied medical professionals in primary care settings. He does not provide youth or family counseling, nor does he perform evaluations for court purposes including custody or fitness-to-work assessments.
Robert works with clients to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without judgment - there is a sign over the door that reads "all feelings are welcome here." His therapeutic style is intentional, direct, and purposeful, grounded in a person-centered, trauma-informed clinical stance with high expectations for client progress. He is not accepting new clients at this time.
His background includes providing employee assistance program services and maintaining a clinical private practice serving Idaho, Oregon, and Washington that is listed on Psychology Today under his name. He offers both brief and longer-term psychotherapy to individual adults over the age of 18 and provides professional consultation to physicians and allied medical professionals in primary care settings. He does not provide youth or family counseling, nor does he perform evaluations for court purposes including custody or fitness-to-work assessments.
Robert works with clients to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without judgment - there is a sign over the door that reads "all feelings are welcome here." His therapeutic style is intentional, direct, and purposeful, grounded in a person-centered, trauma-informed clinical stance with high expectations for client progress. He is not accepting new clients at this time.
Areas of Expertise
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHoardingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Robert Sherman have?
Robert Sherman has 23 years of clinical experience.
Is Robert Sherman a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW and is licensed in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington. License details include ID LCSW LCSW-31731 and WA LICSW LW61504049.
In which languages does Robert Sherman provide therapy?
Robert Sherman provides therapy in English.
Where is Robert Sherman located?
Robert Sherman is located in Washington.
How can I work with Robert Sherman as my therapist?
Clients can work with Robert Sherman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Robert Sherman work with international clients?
Robert Sherman does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Robert Sherman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care with Robert Sherman
Robert Sherman commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing as core tools in his work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that uses guided bilateral stimulation while processing distressing memories to reduce their emotional intensity and improve coping.He also integrates Mindfulness Therapy, teaching simple attention practices that help people manage intense emotions and stay present when facing difficult situations. Choosing the right approach is collaborative - Robert Sherman works with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress is made.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into a busy life. These formats offer greater flexibility in scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or work, while still receiving focused, evidence-informed therapeutic support.