Richard Robinson , LMHC

Richard Robinson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York who brings seven years of clinical experience to work with individuals facing complex emotional challenges. He focuses on issues such as depression, addiction, relationship dynamics, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns, offering attentive support tailored to each person's circumstances.

His practice emphasizes compassionate, personalized care that helps clients explore self-love, improve communication, manage social anxiety, and pursue a clearer sense of life purpose. He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can examine past experiences, build resilience, and take practical steps toward healing.

Drawing from evidence-based methods, Richard collaborates with clients from diverse backgrounds to address life transitions, interpersonal difficulties, workplace stress, and patterns that undermine wellbeing. Whether the work centers on grief, ADHD, family and blended family issues, or recovery from trauma, he aims to accompany clients through thoughtful, goal-oriented therapy grounded in professional training and clinical experience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Richard Robinson commonly draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) when working with clients online. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping people explore their own values and goals while the therapist provides validation and guidance - it is often helpful for improving self-esteem, communication, and relationship concerns.

CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured exercises and practical skills; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and some patterns that contribute to substance use. DBT adds skill training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for intense emotional reactions, self-destructive behaviors, and relationship instability.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques so treatment feels relevant and achievable. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend methods to fit each person’s situation.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, manage transportation or mobility limits, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions. These options support ongoing progress by allowing regular contact and a variety of ways to engage with therapeutic work.