Robin Burns, LCSW

Robin Burns is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience helping people through hard times. She supports people managing depression, anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, trauma and low self-esteem. Robin aims to make the first step feel manageable and respectful.

Robin works in a compassionate, collaborative way. Sessions focus on listening to each person’s story and building on their strengths. She uses clear, practical strategies so people can try new ways of coping between appointments.

Her work draws from several evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy. That means she helps people notice difficult thoughts, practice actions that match their values, and improve how they connect with others.

Robin also supports people facing issues related to aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and life changes like adoption and blended families. She helps clients set realistic goals and build skills for day-to-day challenges.

Therapy with Robin is paced to each person’s needs. She focuses on practical tools, clearer communication, and steady progress rather than quick fixes. People who want thoughtful, steady support often find this approach helpful.

Approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and navigating big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current patterns and aims to improve emotional connection and communication with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Robin will talk with each client about goals and preferences and then suggest strategies to try. This is a collaborative process where plans are adjusted based on what helps most.

Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what options are offered. Many people find online work fits into busy schedules better, since it can reduce travel time and make follow-up easier. Online sessions also make it easier to keep steady appointments around caregiving demands, medical visits, or work breaks. If a shorter check-in or audio-only option would help on some days, mention that when you schedule so you and the therapist can plan what will work best.