- Work and wellbeing
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
About Robert
Robert Tanenbaum is a Pennsylvania psychologist with four decades of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. He works with people facing workplace strain, relationship shifts, caregiver burdens, and the isolation that can come with aging or loss. He brings calm, steady presence to difficult conversations and aims to help people regain balance and clearer direction.
He spends time listening to what matters most, then helps people set small, realistic goals. Sessions focus on practical steps for getting through hard days and building routines that support mood and function. He often addresses how family of origin issues, blended family dynamics, and fatherhood concerns affect current relationships.
He also supports people with chronic illness or pain, those who have experienced natural disasters or trauma, first responder and veteran issues, and the stresses that come with divorce or separation. He draws on his long experience to tailor the work to each person’s situation and stage of life.
Robert works collaboratively and explains options plainly. He aims to help people find meaning, connection, and resilience after loss or during transitions. His title is PA Psychologist PS004112L and he practices in Pennsylvania.
His style is conversational and focused on practical change. He helps people break big problems into smaller steps and checks in on progress. People who prefer straightforward guidance and steady support may find his approach helpful.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Many therapists use brief, evidence-based techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building new habits. Cognitive approaches look at thinking patterns and teach skills to reduce worry and reactivity, which can help with anxiety and depression. Behavioral strategies focus on small, repeatable actions - like pacing activity during chronic pain or planning pleasant events to counter low mood.Another common approach is problem-solving and life-transition work. This helps people map practical steps through major changes such as divorce, retirement, caregiving, or job stress. It emphasizes decision making, realistic planning, and coping strategies for the immediate next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that seem like the best fit. That exploration is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is tracked.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins between in-person commitments. It can also let someone use a shorter phone or video session when energy is low or schedule a session during a work break.
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 dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and major life changes. He also focuses on issues like aging, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and first responder or veteran challenges.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, down-to-earth approach that emphasizes listening and practical steps. Sessions aim to set small goals and build routines that help with day-to-day functioning.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 40 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of life transitions and emotional struggles.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is listed as PA Psychologist PS004112L and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.