Robin Gross

Experienced LCSW offering practical, collaborative therapy

LCSW Texas

Experience: 35 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Robin

Robin Gross is an LCSW with 35 years of clinical experience providing support for stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, family concerns, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

She approaches care with respect for each persons background and unique story, offering a personalized, eclectic mix of interventions designed to meet individual needs. Clients can expect a collaborative process that emphasizes practical skills and problem-solving alongside empathy and validation.

Robin draws on a range of evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered techniques to build coping strategies, improve communication, and address relational patterns. She also incorporates attention to development, family systems, and life-stage concerns when relevant.

Practicing in Texas, Robin brings long-term experience across settings such as inpatient and outpatient care and work with diverse age groups. She offers faith-informed options for those who want them while honoring differing cultural and spiritual perspectives.

The emphasis is on uncovering strengths, restoring confidence, and creating practical tools to manage current challenges and move toward valued goals.

How evidence-informed approaches translate to online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with more adaptive responses; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-guided action and mindful acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings to increase psychological flexibility and support coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with clients to determine which methods or combination of methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats can make it easier to attend regularly, practice skills between sessions, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult, while allowing therapists to tailor interventions to the medium clients prefer.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Robin commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, family and intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and personalized, combining empathy with practical coping tools and problem-solving to help clients build skills and strengthen relationships.

What level of experience does she bring?

Robin has 35 years of clinical experience across settings such as inpatient and outpatient care, and with clients spanning a broad age range.

Where is Robin licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LCSW and practices in Texas with license number TX LCSW 31349.

Does she provide services in other languages or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Robin offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model 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 sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English