- 40 years experience
- Practical coping strategies
- Pennsylvania psychologist
About Robert
Robert Tanenbaum is a Pennsylvania psychologist with 40 years of experience helping people through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. He focuses on practical support for everyday struggles and on restoring a sense of balance after hard events. He speaks English and practices in Pennsylvania as PA Psychologist PS004112L.
He helps people coping with loss, loneliness, and the strain that comes with caregiving or chronic illness. He also supports people dealing with divorce, blended family dynamics, and challenges tied to aging. He has worked with veterans, first responders, and others affected by natural or human-caused disaster.
Sessions center on clear, compassionate conversation. He listens to what matters most and helps clients set small, achievable steps. The aim is to reduce overwhelm and build practical routines that fit daily life.
Robert draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor work to each person. He emphasizes collaboration, so clients shape the goals and pace of therapy together with him. Over decades of practice, he has helped people find more connection, meaning, and resilience.
To begin, he asks clients to identify the most pressing problems and what they hope will change. From there he lays out simple options and checks in regularly to adapt the plan. His style is steady, straightforward, and focused on real-world progress.
Approaches that guide online care and collaboration
Robert uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address practical problems. One approach focuses on helping people identify unhelpful patterns and replace them with small, doable habits that reduce stress and improve mood. This method suits anxiety, depression, and everyday overwhelm. Another approach emphasizes processing loss and disruption through structured conversation and meaning-making, which can help with grief, transitions, and recovery after disasters.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, explain options in plain language, and try different strategies until you and he find a good fit. Decisions about pace and focus are made collaboratively throughout care.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which online or in-person options are offered. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online work also lets therapists check in between sessions when appropriate and tailor brief exercises that fit a client's daily routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes, including issues tied to aging, caregiving, divorce, and coping with disaster.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is conversational and collaborative, focused on listening, clear goal setting, and small practical steps to reduce overwhelm.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 40 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of life transitions and stress-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He practices in Pennsylvania and is listed as PA Psychologist PS004112L.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.