About Me

 

Hello! I’m Robin

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Whether you are experiencing relationship distress, life transitions, difficult circumstances and emotions, or major trauma, I see the process of therapy as a way to gain support, insight, and ultimately healing in your journey.  My goal is to help you to explore your unique story, bringing awareness and a deeper understanding of yourself and situations.  I work with clients to address the ways that the past is still affecting the present, not allowing them to be free of negative emotions like guilt, anxiety, and fear. Together, we will uncover unsatisfying patterns and ways of relating to yourself, others, and the world that are no longer serving you.

This process of letting go of the old unwanted patterns makes space for the new. The most exciting part of the healing journey is rewriting your story where you get to create the life you desire.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the co founder of Connected Heart Therapy. I have been in private practice for 20 years in Austin, Tx and I work with individuals, couples, teens, and families. I am a certified EMDR therapist and consultant registered with EMDRIA. I am also Ketamine Assisted Therapy trained and MAPS MDMA Therapy trained. My first passion for advanced training was in Systems Centered Therapy which I participated in early in my career.

Prior to opening my private practice, I worked with adolescents in the juvenile justice system as an individual and group psychotherapist.

My Approach & Values

I provide a safe and non-judgmental space where clients are free to explore thoughts and feelings, developing a cohesive narrative of their past and present.  Clients gain insight and awareness, which allows for connections between thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and the body.  Integrating these components of awareness is the path for optimal health and well-being.

Cultivating awareness within oneself allows for exploration, problem solving, and healing.  Throughout life we often have experiences that create disconnection from our inner awareness, which results in misattunement between mind, thought, emotion, behavior, and body.  When this happens we are operating outside of conscious choice, driven by automatic responses that cause us to be emotionally reactive, often manifesting in depression, anxiety, emotional disconnect, feeling numb, or a subtle sense of nagging or dissatisfaction in life.

We will work toward restoring a connection to your inner awareness, creating integration, balance, and ease.

Teaching and workshop experiences

  • Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Training (2022-Present)
    Teaching innovative therapeutic approaches.
  • EMDR Basic Training (2022-Present)
    Guiding others through the transformative power of EMDR therapy.
  • Connected Heart Workshop
    Crafting content and presenting to elevate emotional well-being

My Education

  •  BA in Psychology from the University of Texas in Austin 
  • MS in Social work from the University of Texas in Austin.

"I have been able to let go of the past and move on to a new story. My entire life has changed for the better. I tried other kinds of more traditional therapy and never made this kind of progress. I'm grateful every day for Connected Heart."

Kathleen Z

"Robin is an engaging, experienced therapist and healer. More than just a listener, her work is outcome-driven, particularly in reducing anxiety, understanding the sources and effects of trauma, and regaining confidence. My relationships with family, my marriage, and my professional career have truly benefited from my growth working with Robin."

Brad T.

"You’ll notice Robin’s natural healing skill on your first visit, especially if you’ve worked with other licensed therapists. She’s engaging and works collaboratively to discover deep-seated trauma, understand how it interferes with daily life, and helps clients integrate new awareness to become finally free. The benefits to my family, marriage, and career have been amazing."

Jane B.