Rate Priscilla Robinson

I am licensed in Maryland as a licensed clinical professional counselor , and I have been in practice since 2016 when I graduated from Loyola University Maryland with a Masters in School Counseling in which I immediately pursued my clinical license . I have worked in the school system, for an outpatient mental health clinic, and children's hospital.

My primary therapy orientation is person-centered, in as much as I strongly believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is paramount for client growth. I maintain that therapy should be an authentic experience, and the client’s need to be heard, valued, and understood is primary. I see my role as both a leader and a follower in treatment to promote client change, and thus I practice a balance of basic empathy and unconditional positive regard. While I like to operate from an insight-oriented therapeutic stance, as I deem change that happens inside-out to be most lasting, it requires clients to have a certain level of insight into their concerns. It can be frustrating for clients who do not know what is judicious to discuss in sessions, and therefore I work with clients as well to encourage outside-in changes that can be used as a springboard to promote insight and effect lasting change.

I understand that each individual is not an illness or label, rather a person with multiple contributing factors towards his or her distress and/or reasons that are his or her impetus for seeking help. For this reason, I try my best to “create a new therapy for each client.” I combine theory and techniques from CBT/REBT, Interpersonal Process Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Theory, Psychoeducation, and Solution-Focused Therapy among other modalities.

I have experience working with individuals and families – adolescents and adults suffering from depression/mood disorders, anxiety, trauma/abuse, divorce, family conflict, relationship issues, self-harming, suicidal ideations, and grief. Additionally, I have done work with clients involving career path, self-esteem/self-confidence, coping skills, life-transitions, and everyday challenges.

My passion lies in assisting people to find their authentic self and to improve their relationships. Whether one’s unhappiness stems from mental health issues or life circumstances, it is my goal to aid folks in weeding through their thorns to gain clarity and inner peace. It takes courage to seek help and work towards a more fulfilling and happier life. Congrats on taking the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!