- anger management
- communication work
- guilt and shame
About Robbin
Robbin Bongiorno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 25 years of experience. She helps people who are facing relationship strain, family conflict, grief and loss, anger, and major life changes. She also addresses concerns such as abandonment, chronic illness and disability, communication struggles, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Robbin structures sessions around straightforward conversation and practical steps. She listens to what matters most and adapts the work to fit each person's situation. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, clarifying values, and finding ways to act differently when old responses cause pain.
Her background includes long-term clinical work across community and healthcare settings. That experience informs an approach that balances emotional reflection with everyday problem solving. She aims to help people recognize how past experiences shape present responses and to practice new ways of relating and coping.
When guilt or shame is present, Robbin helps people name and track those feelings alongside the situations that trigger them. She explores how guilt connects to responsibilities and how shame links to self-view, while supporting clearer communication and boundary decisions.
Practical matters such as money issues, workplace strain, pregnancy and childbirth transitions, and midlife questions are also part of her caseload. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching steps and schedule a first session to see how the work might fit their life.
How Robbin Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online
Robbin works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear problems and practical change. One commonly used approach involves helping people identify thought and behavior patterns that keep them stuck, then testing small changes to see what helps. This method is useful for issues like anger, workplace stress, and communication problems.Another approach emphasizes emotion-focused work that names painful feelings such as grief, guilt, or shame and tracks how those feelings show up in relationships. This style helps people understand triggers and practice different responses over time.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the process. The therapist and client collaborate to decide which approaches fit the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can shift as the work progresses, and Robbin adjusts the plan based on what proves most helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy week easier, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules require it. Licensed professionals commonly use these benefits to keep the work practical and consistent with daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Robbin works with relationship strain, family conflicts, grief and loss, anger, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues like abandonment, chronic illness, communication problems, and guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She helps people name the feeling, trace what brings it up, and look at how it affects behavior and relationships. The work mixes emotional reflection with practical steps for clearer communication and different choices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Robbin has 25 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background includes work with complex life transitions and long-term relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York. Her practice is based in New York.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details are available through the site's booking flow.
What are the steps to begin work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session. That initial meeting helps decide next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.