Dr. Robert Hanser, LPC

Dr. Robert Hanser helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or worn down by life. He focuses on practical support for problems like anxiety, depression, relationship stress, addiction, grief, and parenting challenges. He aims to give clear feedback and options so clients can move forward.

Dr. Hanser is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - with 25 years of clinical experience. He blends straightforward conversation with active listening. Some sessions are more reflective while others are more directive, depending on what the person says they need.

He uses a mix of approaches to match each person's goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Emotionally-Focused Therapy supports people who want to understand and shift patterns in close relationships. He also works with deeper processing methods for trauma when appropriate.

Many clients come for help with substance use, family violence, trauma, anger, or the stresses of work and caregiving. He also supports people who are searching for meaning or dealing with major life transitions. His practice emphasizes practical steps and real-world changes.

Dr. Hanser practices in Louisiana and holds LPC credentials in Texas and Louisiana. Sessions are offered in English and are tailored to what the individual asks for. He aims to remain nonjudgmental and focused on each person's welfare.

How his approaches translate to online care

Dr. Hanser uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be practiced during and between online sessions with homework and short exercises. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering reflective listening and support that helps clients feel heard and understood as they talk through problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used for relationship issues to identify interaction patterns and build more secure emotional responses in couples or individuals working on intimacy-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He talks with each person about goals and preferences, and adjusts methods over time so sessions fit what actually helps. Clients and therapist decide together whether to focus on symptom reduction, deeper emotional work, or a mix of both.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or people who prefer writing. These options make scheduling more flexible and allow therapy to fit into busy lives.