Robyn Scher , LCSW

Robyn Scher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut with 22 years of experience delivering clinical social work services in hospitals, inpatient psychiatric facilities, outpatient mental health clinics, and in people’s homes. As an LCSW she is trained and licensed to provide psychotherapy and clinical interventions across the lifespan, drawing on extensive hands-on experience in diverse care settings.

She has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families, helping people navigate mood disorders, anxiety, substance use, trauma, relationship difficulties, and a wide range of life transitions. Her practice addresses a broad set of concerns including stress, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, family and grief issues, intimacy-related challenges, parenting concerns, anger, career questions, coaching needs, and ADHD.

Robyn earned an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Roger Williams University in Rhode Island and a Master of Social Work from Boston University. Her approach prioritizes establishing a strong therapeutic connection as the foundation for progress. She practices in a client-centered, strengths-based, and solutions-focused way, drawing on multiple treatment modalities to identify strengths and craft treatment plans that align with each person’s goals. She collaborates with clients to move toward meaningful, practical change.

Evidence-Informed Therapies Delivered Online

Robyn Scher draws on well-established approaches to help people cope and build skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT invites people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that align with their personal values; it is often helpful for chronic stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learning practical strategies to shift them, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT teaches concrete skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, which can support people managing intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Robyn collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and tailors methods and techniques to find the best fit over time.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. Working remotely with licensed professionals can support consistent progress while adapting to each person’s life responsibilities and accessibility needs.