Robin Ristenbatt - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

40 years experience

About Robin Ristenbatt

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.

Licenses

LCSW-C

06332

Professional experience

Coping with life changes
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

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)
Gottman Method
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

13 Reviews

“Robin has been invested in our couples therapy and has a good knowledge of monitoring and helping couples navigate difficult discussions.”

“Robin helped us get through a rough patch. I'm not sure how we would've gotten there without her assistance and guidance.”

“Robin has given me useful tools to cope with day to day struggles.”

“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!”

“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”

“Very sobering perspective. Needed in emotional situation”

“She listens well and provide excellent feedback/advice”

“Robin has been great to talk to. She listens & discusses my issues with me. She offers guidance and suggestions that have been very helpful.”

“Robin has great insight and not afraid to ask important questions..she doesn't just actively listen - she engages!”

“Helpful guidance during a life changing transition.”

“Very happy with paired therapist”

“Our experience working with Robin has been excellent. Her theraputic knowledge and skills seem top notch. She's helping us rebuild in a positive direction when I thought maybe not possible.”

“Robin has been wonderful! She is supportive, encouraging, helps me problem solve then follows up to make sure I’m keeping with my goals.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.