Dr. Robert Mapes

He values each person as an individual and meets people where they are. Dr.

Mapes listens for what matters most and helps clients set realistic, personal goals for change. His style is straightforward and respectful.

He does not expect people to fit a single mold. Instead he helps clients name what is blocking them and finds practical steps forward based on their strengths.

Over his career he has worked with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, and low self-esteem. He also supports people dealing with aging and geriatric issues, communication problems, control struggles, divorce and separation, and family of origin concerns.

Other areas he addresses include fatherhood issues, first responder stress, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and life purpose. Dr.

Mapes uses a mix of approaches to match the person in front of him. That can include methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and the Gottman Method.

He focuses on practical tools people can use between sessions. If someone is facing a difficult change or wants extra support while moving in a new direction, he helps them clarify goals and try new strategies.

The work centers on what the client wants to achieve and the small, steady steps that make progress possible.