Therapist profile
Robyn Thorsted, LCMHC
LCMHC in Utah - family and parenting focus
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- Grief and loss
- Parenting concerns
- CBT and ACT methods
About Robyn
Robyn Thorsted is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in Utah with nine years of professional experience. She focuses on grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, and related issues. Robyn talks with adults about practical steps they can try at home and in daily routines.
She has long experience working with families in community settings over the past three decades. That background informs how she listens for patterns of attachment, communication, and practical barriers to change. Robyn also works with people facing career shifts, depression, addiction concerns, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and challenges linked to adoption or foster care.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based thinking, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and build small habits that reduce stress. Sessions are grounded in everyday language rather than clinical jargon.
Robyn treats issues such as blended family strain, codependency, divorce and separation, guilt, and loneliness in step-by-step conversations. She pays attention to emotional reactions, practical routines, and problem-solving strategies that fit a person’s life. The focus is on what can be tried next rather than long explanations of theory.
People who reach out can expect straightforward discussion about goals and next steps. Robyn asks about immediate pressures at home and work, then suggests specific skills or changes to try between sessions. The emphasis is on steady, manageable progress.
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Therapeutic approaches used for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions aligned with those values while accepting difficult thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms such as low mood, anxiety, or impulsivity. It gives practical tools to change how day-to-day thoughts affect feelings and actions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to choose which methods to try based on current goals, immediate pressures at home, and personal preferences. Plans are adjusted as the work progresses so methods fit the person’s life and needs.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find that online sessions make it easier to fit therapy around parenting, work, or caregiving by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer longer conversations that mimic an in-person appointment. Talk with the therapist during the intake questionnaire and initial session about which session length and rhythm will work best for day-to-day life.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she help with?
She supports adults with parenting concerns, blended family issues, adoption and foster care matters, and family problems such as communication breakdowns or role confusion.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational, combining client-centered listening with CBT, ACT, DBT, and attachment-informed ideas to try new behaviors and manage emotions.
How much experience does she have working with these issues?
She holds nine years of professional experience as an LCMHC and has worked with families in community settings for the past 30 years.
Where is she licensed and practicing from?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in Utah.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently working with international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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