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- Addictions support
- Relationship issues
- CBT and DBT
About Richard
Richard Robinson is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with seven years of clinical experience. He focuses on concerns such as addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, ADHD, and family and parenting matters. Sessions are conducted in English and the practice does not accept international clients.
Richard frames his work around straightforward conversation and practical skills. He listens to what is happening at home and helps people name patterns that cause stress. He uses clear strategies to address communication problems, codependency, commitment concerns, and the emotional fallout from separation or loss.
He draws on several evidence-based approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills support emotional regulation and coping in high-stress moments. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the focus on each person's priorities during sessions.
In practice he blends problem-focused work with reflective discussion. That might look like setting short goals, practicing a new way to talk with a partner, or learning a grounding skill for intense anxiety. He also works with issues such as attachment wounds, abandonment, blended family dynamics, and difficulties related to chronic illness.
People who come to him are often juggling parenting or caregiving responsibilities, strained relationships, or recovery from past hurts. To begin, readers complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button.
How sessions work
How Richard uses different approaches in online work
Client-Centered Therapy places the client's priorities at the center of each session, with the therapist following the person's concerns and reflecting what they say to help clarify feelings and goals. This approach can help when someone needs space to talk through confusing home or relationship issues.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing alternative behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress and can lead to short, practical exercises to practice between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication under pressure. Those skills can be useful for handling crises, reducing conflict, or coping with intense reactions linked to trauma or relationship strain.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, values, and day-to-day life, and adjust the plan as needed over time.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when time is tight, or reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions help maintain continuity during life transitions and busy parenting schedules.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to home life?
He works with relationship strain, blended family issues, parenting stress, and family-related grief and separation.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses straightforward conversation and practical skills, combining problem-focused work and reflective discussion to address immediate problems.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of clinical experience as a practicing therapist in New York.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices in that state.
Can he see people who live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the See online therapy options button; the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.