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Dr. Marva Robinson

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s challenges

MO Psychologist 2008032664 Missouri

Experience
18 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Marva

Dr. Marva Robinson is a licensed psychologist practicing in Missouri who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, family conflict, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

With 18 years of clinical experience, she brings practical, skills-based support informed by behavioral approaches and solution-focused work. Her background includes work in a variety of settings, and she draws from that experience to help clients identify concrete steps toward improved daily functioning and emotional balance.

Dr. Robinson emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental stance that invites clients to explore thoughts and feelings at a comfortable pace.

She aims to develop treatment plans that begin producing useful tools and strategies early in care, so clients can practice new skills between sessions. By combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance-oriented and narrative techniques when appropriate, she helps people clarify values, reshape unhelpful thinking patterns, and build skills for coping with life changes and complex family dynamics.

How evidence-informed approaches translate to online care

Dr. Robinson commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep problems. ACT encourages clients to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying values and committed actions, which helps when navigating grief, caregiving stress, or chronic health challenges.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailor a treatment plan that can combine techniques from CBT, ACT, or solution-focused and narrative methods as appropriate. This shared decision-making helps ensure interventions match the client’s priorities and lifestyle.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options let clients fit therapy into busy schedules, continue care during life transitions, and use different formats for skills practice, brief check-ins, or more in-depth work depending on what feels most helpful.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, family problems, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting issues, LGBT concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue among other areas.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, blending solution-focused and behavioral strategies to help clients build practical skills and make measurable progress early in therapy.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of clinical experience working in diverse settings including independent practice, correctional facilities, hospitals, community clinics, and schools.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is listed as MO Psychologist 2008032664 and practices in Missouri.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; she provides services to clients located in Missouri and within the relevant jurisdictional limits.
Which session formats does she offer?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)TrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English