- Guilt and shame work
- CBT and DBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
About Richard
Richard Robinson is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with seven years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, trauma, grief, and concerns tied to intimacy and identity. He also lists ADHD and LGBT concerns among his areas of focus.
Richard keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens for what matters most to the person in front of him and helps them name the problem. He uses approaches that include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, existential questions, and motivational interviewing to guide conversations.
In sessions he will help people untangle patterns that keep repeating, from communication breakdowns to old wounds that show up as shame or avoidance. He often breaks concerns into small, manageable steps and tests small changes between meetings. That can look like trying a new way of speaking, tracking thoughts and moods, or practicing a different response in stressful moments.
Richard pays attention to how past hurts influence present choices. He helps clients explore meaning, values, and practical ways to act on them. For people carrying guilt or shame - about relationships, actions, or identity - he focuses on clear strategies and steady conversation rather than quick fixes.
His work is aimed at adults in New York who want a pragmatic, conversational therapist to help them sort through painful feelings and make intentional changes.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says, helping them feel understood and clarify what matters. This approach is useful for sorting through guilt, shame, and relationship concerns by keeping the conversation grounded in the client's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It uses concrete exercises such as tracking automatic thoughts or testing new behaviors to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help when shame or relationship conflict feels overwhelming.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss these methods with the client and decide together which fits their goals, needs, and preferences. That conversation guides which tools are tried first and how sessions are structured.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel to an appointment. Licensed professionals can use the same practical exercises online as they do in person, letting clients practice skills between meetings and track progress over time.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, and LGBT concerns.
How does he approach feelings of guilt and shame?
He uses a mix of client-centered conversation and evidence-based techniques to help people name those feelings and try practical steps to reduce their hold.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience as a practicing therapist in New York.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.