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Douglas Robinson, LPC
Colorado
LPC counselor - anxiety and addictions
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Douglas
Douglas Robinson is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Colorado with 17 years of professional experience. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes. He also works with intimacy-related issues, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, and LGBT concerns.
He uses straightforward, problem-focused conversation to identify what is getting in the way of daily functioning. Sessions tend to look at unhelpful thoughts and habits and test different ways of responding. Douglas draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other approaches to make changes you can try between meetings.
His style centers on listening and adjusting the work to what each person needs. That may mean short-term practical goals, learning new coping skills, or working through difficult emotions at a measured pace. He also uses motivational interviewing techniques to build commitment to change when needed.
Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are available when emotion regulation or intense distress are part of the problem. Those methods are presented as specific exercises and skills to practice, not abstract theory.
Douglas has helped people for many years and combines structured skill work with open discussion about goals. To begin, complete the matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see whether the approach fits your situation.
How his approaches translate to online work
Douglas commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot the thoughts and routines that keep problems going and to try specific, small changes. CBT sessions often involve setting concrete practice tasks and reviewing how those efforts went in the next meeting.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and reflecting so the client can clarify goals and priorities. That approach helps when someone needs a space to sort out what they want to change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered for emotion regulation and distress tolerance; these are taught as step-by-step exercises to use when feelings are intense.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which approaches and exercises fit the person's goals, needs, and preferences. This collaboration means methods can shift as progress or challenges appear.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online options are available before scheduling. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule, and remove travel time so skills practice can be applied to everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, LGBT issues, and coping with life changes.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then tests practical alternatives. The work is focused on skills and exercises you can apply between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He has 17 years of professional work experience and practices as an LPC licensed in Colorado.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He holds an LPC license in Colorado and lists that as his professional credential.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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