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Robin Shell

MD, LCPC

Robin Shell , MD, LCPC

Therapist in Maryland

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About Robin

Robin Shell is a Maryland-based counselor with ten years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions. She holds a B.A. in Economics from Howard University and an M.A. in Counseling from Capital Bible Seminary, and she practices with the professional credential LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland. In addition to work in her private practice, she has provided counseling through a Christian counseling organization, bringing both clinical training and faith-informed experience to her work.

She draws on a range of therapeutic methods to meet each person where they are, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Brief Therapy, Faith-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and respect for diverse backgrounds and life experiences, allowing treatment to be tailored to each client’s goals and circumstances. Robin focuses on building a supportive therapeutic relationship while guiding clients toward practical, healthy strategies for coping and growth.

Committed to helping clients identify workable solutions, she centers the process on individual needs and preferences and aims to create a space where people feel heard and empowered to pursue meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own goals and experiences, creating a collaborative atmosphere where the therapist listens deeply and supports self-directed growth. This approach is useful for those seeking validation, clarity, and a respectful partnership in therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured strategies and practical exercises; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen their motivation to change, often used when clients are weighing life changes or working on behavior shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Robin works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative planning helps ensure therapy fits each person's situation and pace.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to engage in care from different locations and schedules. These formats provide flexibility for those balancing work, family, or mobility constraints while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to deliver consistent, goal-focused support.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Robin Shell have?

Robin Shell has ten years of professional experience providing counseling to individuals, couples, and families.

Is Robin Shell a licensed therapist?

Yes. Robin Shell holds the credentials MD and LCPC. LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. License details are listed as MD LCPC LC5186.

In which languages does Robin Shell provide therapy?

Robin Shell provides therapy in English.

Where is Robin Shell located?

Robin Shell is located in Maryland.

How can I work with Robin Shell as my therapist?

You can work with Robin Shell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Robin Shell work with international clients?

Robin Shell does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Robin Shell cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English

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