Allison Robbins, LISW, IA | Psychotherapist

About Allison Robbins

Focus areas

Adoption Counseling

Relationship Struggles

Transgender Care

Divorce Counseling

Sexual Abuse Counseling

Women's Issues Therapy

Men's Mental Health Issues

Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Neurofeedback

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Allison Robbins

Are you going through a major change? Do you remember being happy, but long ago? Does the anxiety you feel make you avoid doing the things that you used to enjoy? Change is difficult. Loss can be unbearable. These and many other life challenges are the reasons why people seek therapy. Let's work together. I will help you unpack the load you are carrying by using various therapeutic techniques. Allow yourself to accept the help you deserve. My approach At Des Moines Therapy Services, I use multiple types of therapeutic techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavior (DBT), Grief/ Loss, Solution-Focused (SFT), and Trauma-based therapy. I am currently accepting clients in-person or over telehealth sessions. I lead solution-focused, trauma-based therapy that is built around compassion, openness, and creating a safe environment with no judgment. My focus I have over 20 years of experience working with loss/grief, trauma, relationship issues, adjustment issues, divorce, death/suicide, addictions, ADHD/ADD, ODD/ conduct disorders, anxiety, depression, and those involved in the court systems. I specialize in grief and trauma therapy as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW). My communication style In each of our sessions, it is important that there is a safe, trusting, and judgment-free environment to foster the most successful communication together. I lead with direct communication and goal-focused therapy in order to optimize the best outcome outside the therapy room.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Depression

Anxiety disorders

Depression

Anxiety disorders

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Iowa

Education and training

Virginia Commonwealth University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1184085672

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What practice does Allison Robbins work with?

Allison Robbins works with Rula Health - Iowa.

What are common reasons for patients to see Allison Robbins?

Allison Robbins frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Allison Robbins on their profile.