Robin Livingston-Richter, LICSW

Robin Livingston-Richter is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than 25 years of clinical experience. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps to reduce distress. Robin uses straightforward strategies and a calm, validating approach to help people handle stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and issues like eating and sleep problems.

She has worked in many settings including hospitals, day treatment centers, shelters, outpatient clinics, and independent practice. That variety shapes how she tailors sessions for different life situations. Her work often centers on skills people can use right away, such as coping tools, behavior changes, and clearer communication.

Robin draws from several approaches when planning care. She uses client-centered methods to make room for each person's priorities. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and habits. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with attention and emotional regulation.

She also brings experience supporting parents and young people. Robin co-founded a nonprofit called Mental Health Navigators that helps parents of children with mental health challenges, and she facilitates a virtual parenting group for parents of teenagers. That background informs how she talks with caregivers about practical supports and strategies.

Robin trained at the University of Minnesota, graduating from its graduate school in 1993, and lives in Minnesota. Outside of work she enjoys exercise, music, time outdoors, travel, and watching local sports with her family and dogs.

Approaches that translate to online work

Robin uses client-centered methods that focus on each person's goals and priorities, helping people talk through what matters most and choose next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to spot thinking and behavior patterns, try small experiments, and build new routines that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Robin discusses your needs and goals and helps decide which methods to try first. She adjusts plans over time based on what is working and what feels manageable for you.

Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current choices before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into work or family schedules more easily, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins during busy weeks. Online work also makes it easier to practice skills between sessions in real-life settings and to bring parenting strategies into the home context when relevant.