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Robin Livingston-Richter, LICSW

Based in Minnesota Online sessions

Practical, skills-based therapy for everyday challenges

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Years in practice
25
Credentials
LICSW
Licensed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Eating disorders
Focus
Parenting issues
About

About Robin

Robin Livingston-Richter is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 25 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical strategies to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, parenting challenges, and everyday life changes. Her style is validating and solution-oriented, with an emphasis on skills people can use right away.

Robin draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thinking and build new habits. She also teaches mindfulness and intentional living to reduce stress and improve focus.

Background and approach

Her work often includes coaching tools aimed at organization, time management, and goal setting. She has supported people in hospitals, day treatment centers, shelters, outpatient clinics, and independent practice. That range of settings informs her approach to real-world problems and makes her comfortable helping people find practical next steps.

She also co-founded a nonprofit called Mental Health Navigators that supports parents and caring adults who have a child with mental health needs. Robin runs a virtual parenting group for adults raising teenagers and offers coaching strategies for students, parents, and employees. She emphasizes clear communication, manageable plans, and small skill changes that add up over time.

Her experience includes work with eating and food-related issues, attention-related concerns, mood disorders, and challenges around self-esteem and body image. Originally trained at the University of Minnesota, she lives in Minnesota with her husband, two adult children, and dogs. Outside of work she exercises, spends time outdoors, travels, listens to music, and follows local sports teams.

Focus areas and approaches

What Robin works with

Everything Robin lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Robin helps people with.

Approaches Robin lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.

Online support

How Robin's Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's perspective and building a collaborative plan. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort priorities and decide goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, worry, and behavioral habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to identify priorities, try approaches that match goals, and adjust plans as progress is tracked. Sessions combine coaching-style tools with therapeutic techniques so each person can test what helps most for their situation.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and exercises that use visual materials. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in between sessions or to use shorter, focused exchanges during a busy day. These options help fit therapy into work, school, and family schedules while keeping the focus on practical steps and skills.
Questions

Questions people ask about Robin

What kinds of concerns does Robin address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, eating and body image issues, ADHD-related challenges, addictions, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, and life transitions. Parenting and coaching needs are also listed as focus areas.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is validating and solution-oriented, emphasizing practical skills and mindfulness. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques alongside narrative and solution-focused ideas to build short-term plans.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Robin has 25 years of experience working in hospitals, day treatment programs, shelters, outpatient clinics, and independent practice. That background informs her practical approach.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds a Minnesota Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential (MN LICSW) and lives in Minnesota.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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