Robert Peterson, LICSW

Robert Peterson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington. As a LICSW he holds a clinical social work license that authorizes independent practice and clinical assessment and treatment. For much of his career he has worked in international settings with children and adolescents, where cultural displacement, adjustment or culture shock, separation from family and friends, isolation, and heightened stress are common concerns.

Those experiences shaped a practice focused on helping young people navigate disruption and loss - from trauma and family separation to the death of a parent or other crises that strain normal coping abilities. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help children and adolescents adapt to new expectations, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and build practical skills to manage stress and emotion.

Alongside youth work, he addresses a wide range of issues including cultural adaptation, interpersonal relationships, stress management, conflict resolution, personal growth, depression and anxiety, panic attacks, parenting and family concerns, trauma, and academic challenges. He also brings experience with ADHD, academic issues, career planning, college admissions, and social adjustment, emphasizing resilience through cognitive restructuring and skill building to support longer-term recovery and growth.