- Stress and anxiety relief
- Support through illness
- Practical coping skills
About Robin
Robin Burns is a licensed clinical social worker with 10 years of experience helping people navigate anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship hardship, and low self-esteem. She works with individuals facing major life changes and health-related challenges, including chronic illness, cancer, caregiving strain, and aging concerns. Robin emphasizes clear, practical help in day-to-day life.
Her style is warm and collaborative. Sessions focus on listening first, then building tools that fit each person’s life. She uses approaches such as acceptance and commitment work, attachment-focused ideas, cognitive behavior strategies, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to manage emotions and improve communication.
Robin helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. She guides clients through coping techniques for pain, stress, and the emotional impact of illness. She also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment wounds, body image, and codependency in straightforward terms.
Her background as an LCSW gives her experience with practical systems and caregiving realities. She draws on that experience when people are juggling medical appointments, caregiver responsibilities, or life transitions related to adoption or blended families.
Sessions emphasize collaboration, skill building, and steady progress rather than quick fixes. People can expect clear explanations, practiceable tools, and a pace set by their goals and readiness.
Her style is warm and collaborative. Sessions focus on listening first, then building tools that fit each person’s life. She uses approaches such as acceptance and commitment work, attachment-focused ideas, cognitive behavior strategies, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to manage emotions and improve communication.
Robin helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. She guides clients through coping techniques for pain, stress, and the emotional impact of illness. She also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment wounds, body image, and codependency in straightforward terms.
Her background as an LCSW gives her experience with practical systems and caregiving realities. She draws on that experience when people are juggling medical appointments, caregiver responsibilities, or life transitions related to adoption or blended families.
Sessions emphasize collaboration, skill building, and steady progress rather than quick fixes. People can expect clear explanations, practiceable tools, and a pace set by their goals and readiness.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Approaches for coping and connection online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small action toward those values, even when painful thoughts or sensations are present. It can be useful for long-term conditions like chronic illness or ongoing anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current reactions; it can help with relationship stress and rebuilding trust after trauma.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily realities. That may mean blending acceptance work, attachment ideas, and cognitive-behavior strategies to fit what the client needs.
For online therapy logistics, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, they can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoid the need to be on camera when that helps someone focus. Many people find the convenience helps them attend consistently while still doing the core therapeutic work with a licensed professional.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Robin address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and self-esteem problems, and helps with health-related challenges like chronic pain, cancer, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and compassionate, focusing on listening first, then building practical skills and small steps that fit a person’s life and goals.
What experience does the therapist have?
Robin has 10 years of clinical experience working with individuals across a range of emotional and health-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Robin holds an LCSW, licensed in Texas, and practices with a focus on issues related to mental health and living with health challenges.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.