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Robin Burns

Therapist

Robin Burns

LCSW

Texas · 10+ years of experience

Compassionate support for everyday challenges

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  • Ten years experience
  • Focus on relationships
  • Practical coping skills

About Robin

Robin Burns is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with ten years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, and self-esteem struggles. She focuses on practical steps that people can use day to day. Robin meets each person where they are and listens carefully to understand their story and strengths.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She works to create a space where clients feel heard and respected. Sessions focus on building skills, increasing insight, and testing changes at a pace that feels manageable.

Robin uses a mix of well-established methods to match the needs of each person. She may help you notice patterns that keep problems active, try small behavioral changes, or practice new ways of relating to difficult feelings. The goal is steady progress, not instant fixes.

She has particular experience supporting people dealing with attachment and relationship issues, abandonment and foster care concerns, chronic illness or disability, caregiver stress, and the emotional impact of cancer. Robin also addresses personality-related struggles such as avoidant or antisocial patterns in the context of building healthier coping.

Based in Texas, Robin brings compassion and practical skill to every session. If you want straightforward help for anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship worries, she offers a calm, structured way to move forward.

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Areas of expertise

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

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How therapy approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being pushed around by them. It encourages choosing actions that match your values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and ongoing stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete strategies to change patterns that make problems worse. This can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and relationship reactions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how past relationships affect current connections and emotion regulation, which can be helpful for relationship and trust issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Robin will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying one approach first and adapting as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy life. Online work can make it simpler to maintain continuity during relocation or when travel is difficult. Because session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm the available options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or another format is offered. Therapists can adjust pace and homework to suit day-to-day routines and make therapy usable in real life.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Robin address?

Robin supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns, along with related issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image.

How would you describe Robin's therapy style?

Her approach is compassionate and collaborative. She listens closely, centers each person's strengths, and focuses on practical skills and insight that can be applied between sessions.

What is her background and experience?

Robin has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, trauma, relationship, and adjustment concerns.

What credentials and region apply to this therapist?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Texas.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.

How does payment work and what does therapy cost?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Robin?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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