Hi! My name is Robin Carver. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW since 2002. I come to this position with varied professional experiences. I completed an internship at a domestic violence shelter, provided intensive, in-home counseling to families for 1.5 years, worked on a mental health unit at a local hospital providing discharge planning, group work and conducted suicide assessments for 6 years. I spent 4.5 years working in a Therapeutic Day Treatment Program at both a middle school and elementary school (5 yo-18 yo), in which I offered a minimum of one hour of therapeutic intervention and support to children/adolescents, on a daily basis. I was in a supervisory role for the TDT Program and a School Based Outpatient Counseling Program for the last 11 years, supervising clinicians in these positions and providing supervision for their LPS/LCSW licensure. I also supervised an Intensive Care Coordination program, one of the most intensive therapeutic services available for youth, for 2 years. I have counseled adults and teens via the BetterHelp online platform since May 2022. These numerous experiences have helped me to grow in my professional development immensely as well as provided me with varied opportunities to develop and strengthen my clinical skills. I feel that building a strong and trusting relationship is the foundation to a successful therapeutic experience. Hence, that is the focus of my work, finding a way to join with you where you are in life. Being warm, kind, accepting, non-judgmental, listening and reflecting are core principles I utilize in counseling. Once a trusting relationship has been established, I will begin working with you to find strategies that will work to alleviate the various symptoms you may be experiencing. I find it extremely rewarding to help you identify your strengths and values, teach you coping skills and strategies to assist you in overcoming challenging situations in a positive way and being there for you in times of need. Sometimes, you just need a person to trust, someone who will listen to you, someone to be with you in your most difficult moments. I am humbled to have this opportunity and cherish each and every person with whom I have the opportunity to work. I believe that everyone is unique, strong and resilient and I enjoy being able to walk beside you in your journey of self-growth. I am excited to have the opportunity to work with you!
Warmly,
Robin Carver, LCSW
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Impulsivity, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Self-harm, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
VA LCSW 0904005258
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She’s so sweet and always makes me feel heard and comfortable I adore her very much
Written on Dec 19, 2024 after therapy with Robin for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Robin has been an answer to so much the last 2 years for me. She has listened to me, supported me, and worked with me to find a time that works for me. She checks in on me. I truly appreciate her words fo support, solution-based advice and just being there for me.
Written on Oct 06, 2024 after therapy with Robin for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Robin has been supportive and professional in all our sessions. She is a great listener and is open and ready to talk about whatever is worrying me/keeping me stuck, etc. She is validating and is a great communicator, often using helpful metaphors to help me with my issues. I am still in therapy bc she is so good!
Written on Sep 25, 2024 after therapy with Robin for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, coping with life changes, and adhd
Robin does a very good job in getting me to think about the issues I have. She is very warm and friendly. I recommend her to other potential Better Help clients.
Written on Sep 25, 2024 after therapy with Robin for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Very kind and receptive, my first therapy situation and I’m very happy
Written on Sep 23, 2024 after therapy with Robin for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Robin has helped me enormously. She is so professional and very kind. She really listens and offers strategies and help during every session.
Written on Aug 11, 2024 after therapy with Robin for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes