Robbenmarie Insogno

Counseling is an active process, but it should not be scary; I will work hard to be a warm, realistic, and accepting part of your support system.

I have diverse experiences working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. I welcome clients from diverse ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds; I understand there may be unique barriers to engaging in therapy because of previous negative experiences from a therapy model that was designed to meet the needs of only some. Everyone's experiences are valid, and I am willing to do the work to create trust and security with my clients. I enjoy working with tweens and teens, including recognizing gender identity and LGBTQ concerns, working with mothers and families experiencing perinatal mood disorder (a.k.a. “postpartum depression”-I love it when babies make guest appearances!); recognizing and stabilizing Borderline Personality Disorder, diagnosing and treating ADHD in adults. I utilize EMDR as part of trauma-informed therapy, as well as using CBT and Motivational Interviewing. I can provide co-parenting counseling during family separations and reunification therapy.

As a therapist, I believe you already have the skills, talents, and abilities to cope with change. My role is to support you and help you use your strengths.

I believe down-to-earth, realistic, and direct communication is the most effective way to identify goals in therapy. My goal is to help you feel relaxed, accepted, and welcome in your sessions.

After sessions, I want my clients to have better insight into the issues that brought them to therapy and feel empowered to take action to make the changes they want.