Robin Daughenbaugh, LCSW
Licensed in California · 3 years in practice
Robin Daughenbaugh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- LCSW109371 · expires July 2026
- NPI
- 1518644673 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
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About Robin
Robin Daughenbaugh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. She focuses on building confidence, boosting motivation, and finding practical ways to cope with life changes. Robin speaks English and brings a straightforward, supportive presence to sessions.
She believes clients are the experts on their own lives. Sessions start with listening to what matters most and identifying small, doable steps forward.
Background and approach
Conversations are direct and respectful, aimed at work that fits each person’s day-to-day reality. Robin uses tools from cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on client-centered methods that focus on each person’s strengths and goals.
Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants help building momentum for change. Her background includes three years practicing as an LCSW in California and many years working in social service roles before that. That mix of recent clinical practice and broader social work experience shapes a practical approach to common life challenges.
People come to Robin for help with specific problems like panic attacks, substance use, grief, or low self-esteem. She also supports those facing long-term concerns such as caregiving stress, aging issues, or the emotional effects of adoption and foster care. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Robin lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Robin names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How Robin’s Approaches Work Online
Robin blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral tools to help people make clear changes. Client-centered therapy means sessions focus on the person’s goals and strengths, with the therapist listening and reflecting to help clarify priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and patterns and teaches practical skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, panic, and mood issues.She may also use motivational interviewing to support people who want to increase readiness for change. That approach uses questions and reflections to build motivation and set small, achievable steps. Together, these methods are chosen in collaboration; Robin helps each person decide which approach fits their goals and comfort level as the work unfolds.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video works well for in-depth conversation and visual cues, while phone calls can fit a short break or low-bandwidth situations. Live chat and messaging are useful for ongoing check-ins or for people who prefer writing between sessions. These options make it easier to access therapy around work, caregiving, and other daily demands.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Robin help with?
Robin helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues like grief, caregiver stress, and trauma related to sexual assault.
What is her approach in sessions?
Sessions emphasize listening and identifying small, practical steps. She uses client-centered conversations and goal-focused techniques to help people make changes that fit their lives.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, plus earlier social work roles that inform her approach.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California and practices under that credential in the state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided to clients in California.
What session formats are available?
She conducts video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.
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