Robin Van Ness

I am a NYS, LMHC with more than 15 years of experience in counseling and am a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. I work with a variety of client populations but specialize with BIPOC clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem issues, anger management issues, grief/bereavement, trauma, family conflict and strained relationships with parents. I particularly enjoy working with middle-aged to older adults.

My approach to care combines strength based therapy, loaded with empathy and support, as well as skill building and solution focused therapy. I am a skilled Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, helping clients learn to challenge their cognitive distortions and reframe them with a more positively adaptive world view and worksheets to identify healthier coping skills. Additionally, drawing on Emotion-Focused and Client-Centered Therapy, I engage in exploration of emotions and supportive reflection.

With each client, I hope to help them focus on what they can do differently to bring about change, through self-empowerment, collaboration, and support. I am most comfortable in a relaxed non-formal environment and people should know that I come from a place of genuine empathy and that helping others is my lifetime passion.