ABOUT DR. ROBERT COLTHARPHelping you become who you were always meant to be.
My clients are smart, motivated, compassionate people searching for meaningful connection, and tired of feeling alone in it.
I help you understand your patterns, strengthen your relationships, and create lasting change from the inside out.
In-person in DFW & virtual across Texas
The road that led me here.
MY STORYWhen I was twenty-five, I thought I had life figured out. I had established myself as a mechanical engineer and was in a committed relationship. Despite feeling bored and unsatisfied, I assumed I would eventually find happiness because I had everything society told me I should want.
Then I was unexpectedly laid off, and my girlfriend broke up with me shortly after. Those shocking, devastating experiences made me realize I needed to figure out myself, and what I actually wanted from my life. I stopped trying to be who others wanted me to be, and started being my authentic self.
“Working with my own therapist helped me embrace my identity, find my partner, and decide to become a counselor myself.”
I wanted to help people feel supported and encouraged to be their genuine selves, just as my therapist did for me. Every person deserves to thrive, and I cannot wait to start working with you.
HOW CAN I HELPCounseling can help you suffer less,
see yourself more clearly, and build the relationship you’ve always wanted.
MY COUNSELING APPROACHTherapy tailored to you, not a template.
Starting therapy is rarely anyone's first choice. It's reasonable to feel skeptical of something that feels foreign and unpredictable. But staying open and curious is exactly how we learn to better ourselves and our relationships. You might catch yourself thinking…
“What am I doing wrong?”
“I’m at a loss for how to proceed.”
“I'm terrified of losing the people closest to me.”
“What if I never figure out how to fix my problems?”
“I feel like I'm missing something.”
“How do I save my relationships?”
A COLLABORATIVE METHODTogether, we will…
Most counselors use a single method for every client. I believe effective therapy is both methodical and collaborative, tailored to your specific needs and goals.
Make sense of what's happening in your relationships, personal life, and career.
Identify your inherent strengths and learned skill sets.
Use psychoeducation and resources to create direction and forward momentum.
Heighten your self-perception, autonomy, and independence.
Assess your progress toward your personal and relationship goals.
Fine-tune the approach so you can fulfill your aspirations more effectively.
Self-Awareness
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Healthy Relationships
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Emotional Intelligence
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Self-Worth
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Dating & Attachment
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Authentic Connection
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Trust
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Personal Growth
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LGBTQ+ Affirming
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Couples & Individuals
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Lasting Change
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Meaningful Connection
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Self-Awareness 〰️ Healthy Relationships 〰️ Emotional Intelligence 〰️ Self-Worth 〰️ Dating & Attachment 〰️ Authentic Connection 〰️ Trust 〰️ Personal Growth 〰️ LGBTQ+ Affirming 〰️ Couples & Individuals 〰️ Lasting Change 〰️ Meaningful Connection 〰️
CREDENTIALS & TRAININGClinical depth, an engineer’s mind.
Beyond my Ph.D. training in mental health counseling at the University of North Texas, I am a nationally recognized researcher and published author. My research interests include neuro-informed counseling, relationship counseling, LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, and integrating modern technology into therapeutic practice.
I have extensive training in helping people overcome self-doubt, build confidence, and establish healthy relationship dynamics.
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC, State of Texas (#86340)
Ph.D. Training
Mental Health Counseling, University of North Texas
M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Southern Methodist University, 2020
National Certified Counselor
NCC
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Texas A&M University, 2012
Professional Engineer (P.E.)
State of Texas, 2016
What colleagues say
It is with rare exception that I have experienced a counselor like Robert who works with clients to affirm and accentuate their personal strengths and abilities in order to help them succeed in their personal endeavors.
Robert has a quick mind and an exceptionally high level of motivation. He listens well and endeavors to walk with his clients through their struggles.
He conveys empathy and acceptance in a way that cultivates a sense of safety and acceptance for all of his clients.
His scientific background complements his counseling skills and brings value to the field of mental health counseling.
Change starts with understanding. Let's start there.
NO PRESSURE. JUST A CONVERSATION.Book a free, 15-minute consultation. I will talk with you about what's going on and whether this feels like the right fit for you.
Helping people build healthier relationships with themselves and others — through self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and meaningful growth.
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Where We ServeServing Dallas-Fort Worth through in-person and virtual counseling.
In-person in Dallas and Flower Mound.
Virtual throughout Texas.
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ROBERT COLTHARP, LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR (#86340)