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LPC, LCMHC

Robin Smith, LPC, LCMHC

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Grief, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Robin

Robin Smith is a licensed counselor in North Carolina with 12 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, and life transitions. He frames his work around practical goal-setting and skills development, aiming to help clients increase self-understanding, improve communication, and manage overwhelming feelings.

Background and approach

Robin brings attention to both emotional concerns and real-world challenges like workplace stress, money issues, and addictive behaviors. He primarily draws from cognitive behavioral methods alongside client-centered and solution-focused strategies, and uses motivational interviewing when readiness for change is part of the work.

Robin describes his practice as accepting and collaborative, offering a professional environment where clients set priorities and build concrete coping tools. He is also open to discussing concerns from a Christian faith perspective when that aligns with a client's preferences.

Robin holds LPC and LCMHC credentials (SC LPC 11051, NC LCMHC 10226).

Approaches that guide online sessions

Robin commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to shape online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering concrete tools for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and stress management. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, nonconfrontational method that supports clients in clarifying their own motivations and building readiness for change when addressing habits or addictions.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with each client and adapt methods over time, combining strategies as needed to suit the individual's needs and progress. This allows adjustments based on what proves most helpful in practice rather than committing to a single model up front.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and for choosing the communication style that feels most comfortable. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around busy schedules and life transitions while working toward concrete goals and skill development with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Robin commonly address?
Robin works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, stress, relationship and communication problems, and workplace or financial stressors.
What is Robin's therapeutic style in sessions?
He emphasizes a collaborative, skills-focused approach that blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and solution-focused methods to set practical goals and develop coping strategies.
How long has he practiced in the mental health field?
Robin has 12 years of experience working in mental health settings and brings that background to help clients address both emotional and situational concerns.
Where is Robin licensed and based?
He is licensed in North Carolina as an LCMHC and also holds SC LPC 11051 and NC LCMHC 10226 credentials.
Does Robin offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Robin offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

GriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesSelf-loveWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

North Carolina, South Carolina

Languages

English

What Robin can help with

Robin Smith works with clients on grief, parenting issues, anger management, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

Robin works with clients with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and relationship issues.

How Robin approaches therapy

Robin's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Robin is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in North Carolina, with 12 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Robin aims to create a safe, accepting, and comfortable environment.