Robin Ross , LCSW

Robin Ross is a relationship-oriented therapist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 10 years of experience working in Family Preservation Therapy. He provides care for individuals, teens, couples, and adults, drawing on a practice shaped by family dynamics and relational repair.

He has helped people manage anxiety and depression, address relationship and marital problems, and navigate the challenges of parenting and connecting with children and teens. His work also includes treatment for addictive behaviors such as problematic pornography use, gambling, and substance-related concerns, as well as support for trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and seasonal mood shifts.

Robin emphasizes self-determination and believes people can draw on dormant inner strengths to overcome obstacles. He works to remove barriers that keep individuals from reaching out to important people in their lives when support is needed, and he approaches therapy with a focus on practical change and restored connection.

He is a non-religious therapist who also brings an understanding of Christian faith experiences, including issues common to Latter-day Saint (LDS) persons or to those who are reconsidering their faith. He practices in Oregon and provides services in English. He holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is licensed in Oregon as OR LCSW L15377.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Robin Ross

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and practice new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety, depression, and problematic coping habits. It is practical and skills-focused, often used to address mood concerns, stress, and addictive behaviors.

The Gottman Method is a relationship-centered approach that helps couples improve communication, reduce conflict, and rebuild emotional connection by teaching specific skills for managing disagreements and deepening intimacy. It is suited to partners who want structured guidance on relationship patterns and repair.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes clients' strengths and immediate goals, using brief, goal-oriented conversations to build momentum toward change. It can be especially useful for people seeking targeted support during life transitions or when they want to focus on concrete steps forward.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Robin Ross works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts interventions over time so therapy stays aligned with what matters most to the client.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to schedule consistent care around work, family, and busy lives. These formats support flexibility in how and when to engage with therapy, helping people maintain momentum through life changes and access licensed professionals from their own communities.