Robert Theriault , LMFT

Robert Theriault, LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), brings a goal-oriented, non-judgmental approach to his work and often goes by Chip. Based in Delaware, he draws on a wide range of clinical perspectives to tailor treatment to each person's unique situation. With experience helping people navigate depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, grief, addictions, and a variety of life transitions, he adapts methods to meet practical goals and personal values.

He is comfortable addressing issues common to blended families, adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment concerns, communication and commitment problems, codependency, domestic violence, and family-of-origin themes. His practice also supports clients facing ADHD, bipolar disorder, anger and intimacy-related problems, career stress, coping with change, and compassion fatigue. Robert integrates theoretical styles such as psychodynamic, experiential, family systems, and cognitive behavioral approaches, selecting techniques that fit each client’s needs rather than following a single model.

Committed to a holistic view of wellbeing, he incorporates Yoga into his work when appropriate to support personal congruence and self-care. He aims to help people move toward clearer goals, improved relationships, and greater resilience in daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Robert brings together evidence-informed methods to support change in online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and acceptance so clients can explore their experiences and identify their own goals; it is helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and general life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and coping challenges. It is action-oriented and often includes exercises to practice between sessions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and techniques for reducing reactivity to difficult emotions, which can help with anxiety, stress, trauma-related symptoms, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Robert collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to schedule sessions around work, family, and daily life while maintaining continuity of care and practicing new skills between meetings.