Michael Robinson , LCSW

Michael Robinson, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Louisiana with eight years of experience helping adults and couples navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, trauma, and gender-related concerns. He brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach to therapy, tailoring sessions and treatment plans to the distinct needs of each client and their life circumstances.

Michael has experience supporting clients through issues related to abandonment and attachment, blended family dynamics, commitment and communication struggles, substance use, and the emotional impacts of serious illness. He also works with those facing gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS related concerns, and difficulties tied to fatherhood, divorce, or forgiveness. His practice includes specialized work with couples to rebuild trust, improve communication, and deepen emotional intimacy.

Working with Michael involves a collaborative effort to identify goals and develop practical strategies for change. He emphasizes creating a safe, accepting space where clients can explore difficult feelings, process trauma, and build healthier patterns. For individuals and couples ready to pursue healing and growth, Michael offers an experienced and compassionate clinical perspective to support that journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Michael Robinson draws from Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide his online work. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationship patterns and how they shape current connections - it can help with abandonment, attachment issues, and building more secure ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and priorities, offering empathy and unconditional positive regard to support self-discovery and emotional healing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for stress, anxiety, and addiction-related challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michael collaborates with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time so therapy fits the individual or couple rather than forcing a single method. This collaborative stance helps determine which combination of approaches will be most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access licensed professionals from different locations within Louisiana, and engage in therapy in ways that suit everyday life.