- CBT based
- Solution focused
- Faith options
About Robin
Robin Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 12 years of experience in the mental health field. He works with adults who are dealing with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship and family concerns. Sessions are offered in English and he can include faith-based perspectives when clients want that discussed.
Robin uses straightforward, goal-focused work. He commonly draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that fuel anger or anxiety. He also uses solution-focused methods to identify practical steps people can try between sessions.
Motivational interviewing is part of his approach when someone needs help finding internal reasons to change habits like substance use or avoidance. He blends methods rather than sticking to a single model, and he will discuss how different tools might help the person’s specific situation. Robin emphasizes setting clear goals and building skills that can be used in daily life.
He has experience with a wide range of concerns including parenting strain, workplace issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, and midlife adjustments. He also lists work with veteran and armed forces issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and money or career stress. His style is practical and focused on steps people can take now to reduce anger and manage stress.
To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session where goals and methods are clarified. Costs vary by location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches map to online sessions
Robin commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify thoughts and behaviors that escalate anger, then practice small changes that reduce reactivity. CBT techniques are useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and irritability because they break problems into clear skills and actions. He also uses solution-focused therapy to set short-term, practical goals and track small wins between sessions, which suits people who want quick strategies to try.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with the client about goals and preferences and jointly decide which methods to try first. That collaborative planning helps guide whether more CBT skill work, motivational interviewing for change, or solution-focused steps are best for the issue at hand.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins during breaks, or avoid travel time. Robin’s emphasis is on practical tools and goal setting that can be used between sessions, and he will help adapt exercises so they work in everyday life whether sessions are remote or in person.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger and related issues does he help with?
He works with adult anger concerns alongside stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and communication problems.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses cognitive behavioral methods, solution-focused work, and motivational interviewing in a blended way to set goals and build skills.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 12 years of experience working in the mental health field with a broad range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC and an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.