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Richard Robinson

Therapist · New York

Richard Robinson

LMHC

LMHC in New York - Life purpose and relationships

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Experience
7 years
Based in
New York
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Addictions
  • Depression
  • 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 works with adults facing issues such as depression, addiction, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, anxiety, and questions about life purpose. Sessions are conducted in English and his work draws on evidence-based methods aimed at practical change.

Richard keeps sessions straightforward and focused. He listens to what matters now, then helps identify small, doable steps. Conversations can cover communication problems, intimacy-related concerns, grief, or stress from work and life changes. He also addresses ADHD-related challenges, attachment and abandonment concerns, and sexual health topics including kink and BDSM without judgment.

His approach combines Client-Centered Therapy with techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, among others. That means sessions can include attention to immediate feelings, exploring underlying patterns, and practicing new coping skills between meetings. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused tools are used when deciding goals and next steps.

People who come for help often want clearer thinking and better day-to-day coping. Richard works collaboratively to set realistic goals and track progress. He also supports those coping with chronic illness, blended family dynamics, codependency, dissociation, or separation and divorce.

Appointments use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button.

License and NPI on record

LMHC
New York · 010677

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsGriefADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist track immediate concerns and respond to what the client brings each week. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practice tasks between sessions. It can help with depression, anxiety, addictive behaviors, and stress by teaching specific skills and testing changes in everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust those methods based on what actually helps in week-to-week meetings.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also makes it simpler to continue therapy during life transitions while applying skills directly to the situations a client is navigating.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with related to feeling stuck?

He works with depression, anxiety, relationship patterns, life purpose questions, and career or role uncertainty. He also addresses stress, grief, and recovery from trauma.

How does he approach someone who feels directionless?

Sessions focus on identifying current priorities and small steps forward. He uses client-centered conversation plus practical techniques to test new ways of acting and thinking.

What is his background and clinical experience?

He has seven years of clinical experience as an LMHC practicing in New York. His work draws on several evidence-based approaches to address emotional and behavioral challenges.

Which professional credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with licensure in New York. His practice is located in New York state.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for meeting him?

The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are therapy costs handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the signup process.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.

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