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Robin Shell, LCPC
Maryland
LCPC in Maryland - Relationships and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT and solution-focused
- Motivational interviewing use
- Parenting and family issues
About Robin
Robin Shell is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. Robin also addresses trauma and abuse, grief, anger, intimacy-related concerns, career questions, and ADHD-related struggles.
She trained in counseling after completing a B.A. in Economics at Howard University and an M.A. in Counseling at Capital Bible Seminary. Her background includes work with a Christian counseling organization and in private practice. That mix of settings shaped her practical approach to common life problems.
Robin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered methods and solution-focused techniques. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test small changes, and track what works. Sessions aim to be direct and focused on real-world steps rather than abstract theory.
Her style includes motivational interviewing elements for people wrestling with change or mixed feelings about goals. That approach supports clearer decision making and helps clients move from thinking about change to taking concrete steps.
Robin pays attention to how relationships and attachment patterns affect daily life. She works with individuals on communication problems, blended family issues, divorce and separation concerns, and parenting strain. People looking for practical, structured help around these topics will find a straightforward, problem-solving focus.
To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How CBT and related methods work in online sessions
Robin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, then test small changes to see what improves mood and behavior. CBT sessions tend to focus on concrete goals, short experiments, and homework that fits into everyday life.She also draws on client-centered methods, which emphasize listening and reflecting so clients can clarify their priorities and make choices that feel right. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone feels unsure about change; it helps name ambivalence and move toward practical next steps.
Figuring out the right approach is a collaborative process. Robin will work with the client to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the focus as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. If you want structured, skills-based sessions that translate into daily routines, discuss those priorities when you schedule the first appointment.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, parenting, self-esteem, trauma and grief, anger, career concerns, and ADHD-related struggles.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and patterns, try small behavioral experiments, and track what changes improve daily functioning.
What experience does she bring?
Robin has ten years of clinical experience, including work with a Christian counseling organization and in private practice settings.
What credential and location information is provided?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland and works from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and are managed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with sessions?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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