Richard Robinson, LMHC

Richard Robinson is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York. He has seven years of clinical experience helping people who are dealing with depression, addiction, trauma, and relationship difficulties. He works with clients who identify as LGBT and with people navigating grief, ADHD, chronic illness, and other life strains.

Richard aims to make sessions straightforward and practical. He listens first, then helps clients set small, usable goals. Conversations focus on improving communication, managing stress and anxiety, and building healthier patterns in relationships and intimacy.

In the room he uses a mix of approaches suited to the person in front of him. That might include client-centered work to clarify values, cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change thinking patterns, or DBT tools for emotion regulation. He adapts methods so they match a client's needs rather than following one fixed style.

Richard also brings motivational interviewing and existential ideas into therapy when they fit. Motivational interviewing is used to support change when someone feels stuck. Existential themes help people think through purpose, meaning, and major life questions.

People who choose him can expect calm, plain-spoken guidance and a focus on practical steps. He helps clients break concerns into manageable parts and build skills they can use between sessions.

How Richard’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy puts the client's perspective first and focuses on building understanding and trust. Online sessions using this approach concentrate on listening, reflecting, and helping people clarify values and goals so they can take steps forward.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. In online work CBT often includes practical homework, thought records, and skill practice that clients can use between appointments to address anxiety, depression, and stress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. When used online it often focuses on teaching concrete techniques for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication.

Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. Richard will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the issues they want to address. He checks in and adjusts the plan as therapy proceeds.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter or more frequent check-ins when useful. Ask about specific formats and scheduling when you arrange your first session.