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Robin Livingston-Richter

Practical CBT with mindful, client-centered care

LICSW Minnesota

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Eating, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Robin

Robin Livingston-Richter brings a cognitive behavioral therapy foundation to her work, blending practical skill-building with a strengths-based, client-centered stance. With more than 25 years in the field, she integrates CBT techniques with mindfulness practices and narrative strategies to help clients address symptoms, patterns, and day-to-day challenges.

Background and approach

Robin emphasizes collaboration and actionable steps while attending to each person's story and values. Robin is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota who has worked across hospitals, day treatment programs, shelters, outpatient clinics, and independent practice.

Her broad clinical background informs support for concerns such as stress, anxiety, mood disorders, eating and food-related issues, ADHD, addictions, parenting challenges, relationship and family problems, sleep difficulties, anger, and self-esteem. She also offers coaching strategies aimed at academic and workplace success.

In addition to clinical work, Robin co-founded a nonprofit that assists parents navigating a child's mental health needs and facilitates a virtual parenting group for families of teenagers. Outside of practice she enjoys exercise, music, time outdoors, travel, and cheering for local sports with her husband, adult children, and dogs.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill practice; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can explore values and make choices aligned with their goals. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and intentional living skills that can reduce reactivity and improve coping with intense emotions.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy options include scheduled video calls, phone sessions, and more flexible formats like live chat or text-based messaging. These choices increase accessibility and allow clients to engage in skill practice and reflection from their own environments while maintaining regular contact and continuity of care.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist commonly address?
Robin works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, eating and food-related issues, ADHD, addictions, parenting and family problems, sleep troubles, anger, and self-esteem challenges.
What kind of therapeutic style can I expect?
Expect a validating and solution-oriented style that pairs cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and mindfulness approaches to promote practical skill-building and personal insight.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She brings 25 years of clinical experience across settings such as hospitals, day treatment centers, shelters, outpatient clinics, and independent practice.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
The therapist holds an LICSW and is licensed in Minnesota with license number MN LICSW 03123.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and scheduling options.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started with therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyEating disordersParenting issuesDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Body imageCodependencyDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Eating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English