James Robinson, LCSW, NY | Psychotherapist

About James Robinson

Focus areas

Adult Psychotherapy

Psychodynamic Therapy

Relational Therapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Psychoanalytic

Emotionally Focused

Psychodynamic

Interpersonal

Relational

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know James Robinson

I graduated with my master’s degree in social work in 2014, initially focusing on substance use treatment and care for individuals experiencing severe mental illness. I earned my clinical hours working in community clinics, and in 2017 completed a clinical fellowship at the Kull Initiative for Psychotherapy, where I focused on psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches. After my fellowship, I continued on as a clinical supervisor. I opened my own private practice in 2018. My work with Michelle Stephens, psychoanalyst and author of Skin Acts: Race, Psychoanalysis, and the Back Male Performer, furthered my interest in the use of psychoanalysis to understand Blackness and Black expression. I formally began psychoanalytic training at the William Alanson White Institute in 2021. Through my academic pursuits, I seek to deepen my understanding of the role of colonialism, race, and sexuality in shaping the unconscious and subjective experience. My writing on race in psychoanalysis is forthcoming in Parapraxis.

What should a new client know about working with you?

As a Black male clinician, I bring a nuanced perspective to my work, and am guided by my passion for helping individuals navigate the complexities of human identity, particularly around race, gender, and sexuality. I have extensive experience working with People of Color, as well as Queer patients, but am deeply invested in helping patients of all backgrounds and identities. In my decade working as a therapist, I have supported patients through anxiety, depression, transitions, grief, substance use, and everyday life. I work hard to foster a therapeutic space conducive to vulnerable engagement and meaningful growth. In addition to my clinical degree in social work, I have been in training at the William Alanson White Institute for Psychoanalysis since 2021. My approach to psychoanalysis is informed by thinkers including Fanon, Lacan, Foucault, and Freud, and is attentive to the ways race, sexuality, colonialism, and sociality shape the unconscious aspects of our lives.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

The first step to entering therapy would be to meet with me for a free consultation. During the consultation we will have a chance to discuss what is bringing you to treatment, what you would like to get out of the experience and how I can help.

In-network insurances

Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $0 for 45 minutes

Ongoing session: $200-300 for 45 minutes

Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Couples Therapy

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Therapy

Anxiety

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Couples Therapy

Education and background

Practice names

James Robinson, LCSW

Education and training

New York University, Master's in Clinical Social Work

NPI number

1922495944

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What are common reasons for patients to see James Robinson?

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