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Richard Robinson, LMHC
New York
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Depression and Addiction
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills work
- Relationship issues
About Richard
Richard Robinson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York. He has seven years of clinical experience helping people with depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship concerns, trauma, grief, and intimacy-related issues.
He focuses on clear, practical steps people can use between sessions. Conversations tend to be direct and goal-oriented. He listens for unhelpful thought patterns and repetitive behavior, then works with clients to test different ways of responding.
Richard uses several evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered work, existential discussion, and motivational interviewing. He explains techniques in plain language and practices them together with the person in the room.
Sessions include talking through current problems, building specific skills for stress and emotion regulation, and setting short experiments to try outside therapy. He also addresses relationship patterns, communication problems, and issues tied to identity and sexuality, including LGBT concerns and kink-friendly topics.
Clients can expect focused sessions that emphasize practical tools over long explanations. He balances problem-solving with space to reflect on meaning and values. To begin, the usual next step is completing a short intake and scheduling an initial appointment.
How his approaches translate to online work
Richard commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in straightforward ways. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and then testing small changes to see what helps. DBT offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and sharpening interpersonal effectiveness.He also uses client-centered moments to check how a method is landing. Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. He will discuss what seems most useful based on a person's goals, symptoms, and preferences rather than assuming a single method fits everything.
If you plan to try sessions remotely, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday lunch, allow a shorter check-in when time is tight, or let someone choose not to use video on days they prefer audio only. These practical benefits can help maintain consistency and practice skills where life happens.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He works with depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma, grief, and ADHD among other areas.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then practices alternative responses with clients and assigns short experiments to try between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with seven years of clinical experience in New York.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is based in New York and holds the NY LMHC credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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