Robert Roof , LPC

Robert Roof is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with six years of professional counseling experience. He is 48 years old, has been married for more than 20 years, and is a parent to an adult daughter. In addition to maintaining a private practice, he provides mental health counseling and coaching within K-12 educational settings. In winter months he is involved in avalanche mitigation and guides people through avalanche terrain on his snowboard.

He works with people of all ages, offering counseling and coaching to individuals, couples, and families. His areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, motivation and self-esteem, confidence, addiction, grief, intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, parenting and fatherhood issues, anger, career and coaching needs, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and avalanche-related issues. Additional interests include attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family dynamics, body image, communication and control issues, coping with disasters, divorce and separation, emptiness, family of origin challenges, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.

His style is relational and client-centered, drawing on interpersonal, existential, and narrative influences while remaining pragmatic and solution-focused. He collaborates as an equal partner to help people heal, grow, and find purpose, guiding them to uncover blindspots and practical steps forward. Earning trust and providing ethical, personal counseling services are central to his practice.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care Options

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead, supports self-discovery, and helps strengthen self-esteem and coping during life changes. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that explores ambivalence and builds internal motivation for change, which can be useful for issues like substance use, behavior change, or finding direction. Narrative Therapy invites people to reframe and reauthor the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships, separating problems from identity and opening new possibilities for meaning and connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Robert collaborates with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors sessions to the person in front of him, combining approaches as appropriate and adjusting over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility to fit sessions into busy schedules, accommodate different communication styles, and support continuity of care across locations. These remote formats make it easier for people to access regular support while balancing work, family, and other commitments.