- Addictions
- Blended family issues
- CBT and EMDR
About Robert
Dr. Robert Hanser is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of experience. He practices in Louisiana and holds LPC credentials for Texas and Louisiana. He works with adults facing addiction, relationship and family stress, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, and blended family issues.
He meets people who are dealing with anger, low self-esteem, career changes, or the effects of military or first-responder life. He also supports those coping with personality disorders, mood disorders, codependency, and the fallout of domestic violence or separation. Practical, concrete feedback is a common feature of his work.
Dr. Hanser uses reflective listening alongside more direct feedback when that is useful. He draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques to address thought patterns and everyday behavior. He also uses emotionally-focused ideas and work that can include eye movement desensitization and reprocessing interventions when appropriate.
Sessions often include clear options and step-by-step suggestions aimed at improving day-to-day functioning. He pays attention to what each person requests and adjusts his approach accordingly. This can mean a quieter, listening style or a more directive, action-focused session.
People who contact him usually start by describing what is most urgent - for example, a parenting conflict, substance concerns, or trouble blending households. From there he focuses on specific goals and practical steps that can be tried between sessions.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Dr. Hanser uses client-centered therapy to focus on reflective listening and the individual's priorities. This approach helps clarify what matters most to the person and supports steady, self-directed progress. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and address relationship patterns. Emotionally-focused work concentrates on feelings and interaction patterns that affect closeness and conflict, useful for resolving attachment and intimacy-related problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss options, try methods that fit the client's goals, and adjust techniques based on how a person responds. The choice of methods is collaborative and aims to match what the client wants to achieve.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, shorten commute time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. They also let clients work with a licensed professional across time zones, which is useful for international clients. Practical details about scheduling, session length, and how sessions run should be checked during the sign-up process.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting stress, anger, and blended family issues among other matters.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He blends client-centered reflective listening with more directive feedback as needed, and uses cognitive behavioral and emotionally-focused approaches along with EMDR when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience working with adults on substance use, trauma, family violence, and life-direction concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC licensed in Texas and Louisiana and practices from Louisiana.
Can I work with him if I'm not in the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients; confirm time zone and scheduling details during booking.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.