Robyn Ott , LCSW

Robyn Ott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of clinical experience. She offers straightforward, goal-focused support for people seeking practical change in their lives.

Robyn helps people who feel stuck by breaking concerns into manageable steps. She listens, offers direct guidance, and teaches tools that can be used between sessions. Her style blends patience with clear expectations so progress can be measured.

Her work covers stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, and coping with life changes. She also addresses relationship concerns, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, and caregiver stress. Additional focus areas include body image, codependency, communication struggles, and aging concerns.

Robyn uses a mix of practical therapies to match each person's needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to shape sessions. Together with a client, she sets clear, incremental goals and builds accountability into the plan.

People who want tools and steady support will find a straightforward approach here. Robyn emphasizes learning new skills, changing unhelpful habits, and growing confidence. She works with people who want realistic steps toward a healthier next chapter.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then choosing actions that matter. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and getting unstuck from unhelpful patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) builds skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better relationships, which can help when feelings feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that match those needs. Over time the plan is adjusted based on what helps most, so therapy stays practical and targeted.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people have face-to-face conversations from wherever they are, while phone sessions can be easier when video is not convenient. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in between sessions or fit brief conversations into a busy day. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into work, caregiving, and travel routines.