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Robin Waters, LCSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Robin

Robin Waters is a Florida-based LCSW with a decade of clinical experience supporting adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and struggles with self-esteem.

Background and approach

She emphasizes creating a nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and work toward greater motivation, confidence, and emotional balance. Her practice includes attention to related concerns such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, mood and personality disorders, self-harm, and issues around forgiveness, guilt, and abandonment.

Drawing on a blend of established therapies, Robin collaborates with clients to tailor care to each person’s needs and life circumstances. She uses approaches that promote practical skills and deeper self-understanding, including Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral methods, and emotion-focused techniques.

Clients find that this combination helps them address chronic pain or illness, communication problems, relationship transitions like divorce, and broader questions of life purpose and self-love. Robin works with English-speaking adults in Florida and offers flexible session formats to fit different schedules.

She invites those ready to begin change to take the first step toward a more fulfilling life, offering steady support through the therapeutic process.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches with Online Care

Robin uses Internal Family Systems to help clients notice and dialogue with different parts of themselves, which can be useful for trauma, anxiety, and inner conflict; the approach encourages curiosity about internal experiences rather than harsh self-judgment. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another mainstay in her work and focuses on clarifying values, accepting difficult thoughts and feelings, and taking committed action toward a meaningful life. Client-Centered Therapy underpins her approach to relationship and communication concerns by prioritizing empathy, active listening, and a warm therapeutic alliance.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative and unfolds over time; Robin partners with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She often combines elements from different modalities to create a personalized plan and checks in regularly to adjust the approach as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Robin is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats can make it easier to attend sessions from home, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access timely support while integrating therapeutic skills into daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Robin commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and self-esteem challenges. Additional focus areas include panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, and mood or personality difficulties.
What is Robin's therapeutic style like?
The therapeutic stance is collaborative and nonjudgmental, aiming to create an open space for clients to share thoughts and feelings. She blends practical skills training with opportunities for deeper self-exploration.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Robin has 10 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns. That background informs her flexible use of different therapeutic tools.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida with license number FL LCSW SW12097 and practices in that state.
Which languages are available for sessions and does she accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does Robin offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English