Robin Livingston-Richter , LICSW

Robin Livingston-Richter is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than 25 years of experience helping teenagers, young adults, adults, and parents navigate stress, anxiety, mood concerns, relationship and family issues, and life transitions. She has provided clinical care across hospitals, day treatment centers, shelters, outpatient clinics, and private practice, bringing a broad perspective to each client's situation and an emphasis on practical, achievable strategies.

Her work is validating and solution-oriented, drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and build new skills. She also teaches mindfulness and intentional living practices to support emotional regulation, sleeping, and coping with stress. In addition to clinical practice, Robin is a certified ADHD Life Coach and teaches success strategies for students, parents, and employees who want structure and tools to thrive in school, work, and daily life.

Robin co-founded Mental Health Navigators, a nonprofit that supports parents and caring adults of children with mental health conditions, and she facilitates a virtual parenting group for parents of teenagers. She lives in Minnesota and attended the University of Minnesota graduate school in 1993. When not working with clients, she enjoys exercise, music, time outdoors, travel, and cheering on local sports teams with her husband, two adult children, and her dogs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Robin Livingston-Richter

Robin combines client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness practices to tailor care to each person. Client-centered therapy prioritizes empathetic listening and collaboration so the client feels heard and supported while exploring self-esteem, relationships, and life purpose. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical strategies for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and behavioral change. Mindfulness therapy trains present-moment awareness and intentional living to reduce reactivity, improve sleep, and strengthen emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Robin works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress and priorities evolve. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy stays focused and relevant.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue care from different locations. These options give clients flexibility in how they communicate and allow licensed professionals to offer consistent, accessible support that matches each person’s comfort and lifestyle.