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Robert Mcalister

Psychologist
15 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

You're keeping up — meetings, obligations, relationships, the relentless pace of city life — and from the outside, it probably looks like you're doing fine. But inside, there's anxiety that won't quiet down, emotional weight you've been carrying longer than you'd like to admit, and a version of yourself that keeps getting pushed to the back. You're not falling apart. You're just exhausted from holding it together alone. Something in you knows there has to be a better way — not just to cope, but to actually feel like yourself again. You don't need to have a crisis to deserve support. You just need a space that's finally yours.

My approach to therapy

Specializing in anxiety, trauma, PTSD, depression, and career transitions, sessions are designed to help you slow down, gain clarity, and build skills that travel with you beyond the therapy hour. Expect a grounded, judgment-free space where emotional honesty is welcome — and where the work moves at a pace that respects both where you are and where you want to go.

What you can expect from me

Taking the first step is often the hardest part — but it doesn't have to be complicated. Booking is simple and done entirely online, and a free consultation is available so you can get a feel for the fit before committing. Click below to schedule. You've been carrying this long enough. Let's start there.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Warm, Creative, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at California Southern University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at University of Pittsburgh
  • License type
    CP (Clinical Psychologist) (California, New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Behavior Modification, Behavior Management, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Experiential, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Attachment Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English