I am licensed in Maryland with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, & grief through life stages. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. I will tailor our dialog and treatment to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling life and to take the first steps towards change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Midlife crisis, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Sexual assault and abuse, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MD LCSW-C 06332
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Robin Ristenbatt. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Robin has given me useful tools to cope with day to day struggles.
Written on Oct 21, 2025 after therapy with Robin for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and adhd
Was skeptical of online therapy but after joining and speaking with a therapist I would definitely recommend! My therapist is supportive and educated, about what I say during sessions!
Written on Jun 21, 2025 after therapy with Robin for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Robin always listens to my concerns and gave me positive advice and encouragement to do things that I didn’t think I could accomplish on my own
Written on Aug 23, 2024 after therapy with Robin for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She listens well and provide excellent feedback/advice
Written on Mar 19, 2024 after therapy with Robin for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Robin has been great to talk to. She listens & discusses my issues with me. She offers guidance and suggestions that have been very helpful.
Written on Mar 07, 2024 after therapy with Robin for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Robin has great insight and not afraid to ask important questions..she doesn't just actively listen - she engages!
Written on Feb 26, 2024 after therapy with Robin for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
