At a glance
- Credentials
- LMSW
- License
- LMSW, Michigan / 6801100797
- NPI
- 1780930420
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Michigan
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivation focused
- Values based
- Goal oriented
About Robert
Robert Lyons is a licensed clinical social worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 12 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and LGBT-related concerns. He also supports individuals facing life changes and problem-solving challenges.
Robert creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about what matters to them. He focuses on clear, practical steps that make daily life easier. Conversations center on how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and on small changes that help people move forward.
His approach blends several methods to meet each person where they are. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing shape much of his work. He uses these approaches in simple ways - noticing unhelpful thought patterns, clarifying values, and building motivation for change.
Robert draws on over a decade of clinical practice and ongoing professional learning. That experience informs how he listens and asks questions, aiming to make sessions useful from the first meeting. He often works with short, focused goals so progress can be seen between sessions.
People who come to him typically want straightforward strategies and a supportive listener. He encourages curiosity about difficult thoughts and behaviors and helps clients try new ways of responding. If you want practical tools and steady guidance during change, he may be a good fit.
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How these approaches guide online sessions
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change and boosts readiness to take steps. It focuses on listening, asking open questions, and building motivation rather than pushing solutions.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and commit to small actions that reflect those values.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It offers practical exercises to challenge unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they may try ideas from different therapies and adjust based on what feels most helpful.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing meetings from familiar locations. Depending on confirmed session options, online work can support brief check-ins, focused skill practice, and regular follow-ups that fit around work or family schedules. Confirm the available session formats before booking to make sure they meet your needs. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingExperience
12+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, LGBT-related concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
He keeps sessions practical and direct, helping clients notice patterns in thoughts and actions and try small changes that fit their goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of clinical experience and continued professional learning in psychosocial functioning and mental health care.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an LMSW and is based in Michigan.
Can I see him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he provide?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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