Robin Daughenbaugh

Compassionate, practical support for life transitions

LCSW California

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Robin

Robin Daughenbaugh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, self-esteem struggles, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on a range of therapy styles to support clients through coping with addictions, motivation challenges, trauma-related issues, and the emotional impacts of caregiving, aging, adoption or foster care, and end-of-life matters. Robin emphasizes practical tools alongside personal strengths to address panic, mood concerns, social anxiety, and isolation.

Her approach centers on collaboration and respect for each person’s story, using evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral strategies, client-centered listening, motivational interviewing, narrative techniques, and solution-focused planning.

With three years as a licensed clinician and nearly two decades of experience in social work overall, she blends real-world perspective with structured interventions to help clients set manageable goals and build healthier habits. Robin aims to create a supportive working alliance that honors resilience while exploring change and healing pathways.

Online approaches that emphasize collaboration and change

Robin integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing into online work to address unhelpful thinking patterns and to build concrete skills. CBT involves identifying and testing thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, panic, and mood difficulties, and then practicing alternative responses to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Motivational interviewing focuses on enhancing a person's own motivation for change, exploring ambivalence around substance use, lifestyle shifts, or goal-setting in a supportive, nonjudgmental way.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and needs, then tailors methods so treatment feels relevant and achievable. This cooperative stance helps clients try different strategies and refine what works best for them over time.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for those balancing work, caregiving, or other commitments. These options make it easier to continue care despite geographic or scheduling constraints, allowing licensed professionals to provide regular, consistent support and practical tools that clients can apply between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Robin commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes, along with many related concerns such as panic, social anxiety, caregiver stress, and trauma impacts.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Sessions emphasize collaboration and respect for the client's perspective, combining client-centered listening with structured approaches like CBT and solution-focused techniques to set practical goals.

What is Robin's professional background?

Robin has worked in social work for 19 years and has three years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Where is Robin licensed and located?

She is licensed in California as an LCSW with license number CA LCSW LCSW109371 and practices in that state.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Services are provided in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for remote work?

Robin offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as available session formats.

How are fees and payment structured?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are offered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start 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, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English