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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and impulse control
- ACT CBT DBT approaches
About Robert
Robert McAlister is a California Psychologist (CA Psychologist 23930) with 26 years in practice. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. He uses a mix of approaches he lists including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy.
McAlister works in a direct conversational style. He encourages people to talk about difficult thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking, and building routines that help with mood and impulses.
He helps people address addiction and substance concerns alongside matters such as codependency, communication problems, and first responder issues. He also works with concerns tied to attachment, abandonment, body image, chronic pain and illness, hoarding, and guilt or shame.
His approach draws on ACT to clarify values and take committed action. He uses CBT techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking and DBT strategies for managing intense emotions and impulsivity. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy inform how he attends to relationship patterns and personal experience.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-oriented. People can expect discussion, skill practice, and planning between meetings. McAlister accepts international clients and conducts work in English. Before booking, users should confirm current session formats and scheduling details through the platform.
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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and then take small steps toward those values while managing difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies concrete tools for emotion regulation and reducing impulsive actions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and personal preferences. Together they review what is helping and adjust the plan as needed.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. Those practical benefits help people keep momentum between appointments and practice skills in real life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression along with related issues like attachment, body image, and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He works conversationally and practically, focusing on skills, clearer thinking, and planning between sessions.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 26 years of professional experience as a psychologist.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a California Psychologist with credential CA Psychologist 23930 and is based in California.
Does he work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are used?
The biography did not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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