Robin James

I have been working with individuals, couples and families for many years. I am thought of as empathic, warm and engaging. I consider therapy to be a partnership. It is designed to work towards "your" goals, and it is my goal, to help you achieve them. I have worked with people having many different "struggles" or "transitions" in their lives. I am experienced in all areas from trauma, childhood and adult abuse, DV, anxiety, depression, sexuality, family or other relationships, along with substance use disorders/struggles. I also understand the specific challenges that come with parenting, and the issues we encounter coping with the varied neeeds of aging parents. I use many different modalities in our work. I believe that we all can benefit from having a therapist to work with, and I look forward to meeting you. While I currently reside in the Hudson Valley, I am from NYC, and do also understand the specific stressors of city life.

I will be interested in who you are, and who you may wish to develop into. I use many different clinical tools in order to guide us through each session. I am flexible and very interactive. I know that this process is not simple for many people, and then there are others who have been through it previously, and may feel somewhat more at ease starting with a new therapist. I look and think of you as a whole human being, not as someone with "issues." As a clinical social worker, I believe that we need to take your full life into consideration when coping with life struggles or challenges. Without that many puzzle pieces are missing. I work to be as helpful to my clients as possible, and am also available to you between sessions as needed.

The goals will be set by you, and with my guidance and your input we will work step by step to achieve them.