Hi, I'm Robyn
I’ve been a licensed therapist since 2007 and I’ve been specializing in maternal mental health since 2012. I love what I do.
In 2013, when I became a mother for the first time, the work I had been doing with moms and families, became very personal. I experienced firsthand how deeply challenging the transition to motherhood (matrescence), can feel. Even though by that point, I had been working in the field for a long time and specializing in Perinatal Mental Health for over a year, I found myself in the throws of postpartum anxiety.
My own emotional and psychological transition to motherhood, both the first and second time, were profound. My physical, emotional, and psychological healing process and the growth that has resulted have forever changed me and continue to inform my work as a psychotherapist, educator, and mother. I am deeply grateful that I have the privilege to work with and support mothers on their journeys and am never not in awe of the power and strength of women.
When I’m not working, you can find me soaking up the beautiful Bay Area with my husband and 2 children.
Thanks for being here!
These are a few of my favorite things
Morning beverage: iced coffee
Food I crave: a big salad
Love language: acts of service
Glimmers: blooming flowers & anything chocolate
Current hobby: throwing pottery
Best parenting advice: “Do what works for you!”
When I need a pick-me-up: I go outside or have a dance party
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Infant + Maternal Sleep Educator
Hand In Hand Parenting By Connection, Certificate
Postpartum Doula
Perinatal Mood Disorders Certificate, Postpartum Support International -
California Association of Marriage + Family Therapists
Postpartum Support International
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Private Practice Therapist, 2006-present
Well Clinic, Therapist + Clinical Supervisor, San Francisco
Haight Ashbury Psychological Services, Clinical Supervisor, San Francisco
University of San Francisco, Center for Children + Families, Clinical Supervisor
Adolescent Counseling Services, Clinical Supervisor, Palo Alto
Seneca Center for Children + Families, Clinical Supervisor, San Francisco
Bay Area Children First, Therapist, Oakland
Haight Ashbury Psychological Services, Intern-Therapist, San Francisco
Family Service Agency, Intern-Therapist, Marin
Psychotherapy Institute, Intern-Therapist, Marin
New College of California Community Clinic, Trainee-Therapist, San Francisco
Girls Inc., Mother-Baby Program, Program Coordinator, Santa Barbara
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M.A., Clinical Psychology, New College of California
B.A., Women's Studies, University of South Florida