About me

I am licensed in Maryland with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with grief and loss. I work with couples to repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional connection with each other. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.

Specialties

  • Relationship issues
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
Also experienced in:
Trauma and abuse , Intimacy-related issues , Coping with life changes , Abandonment , Caregiver issues and stress , Commitment issues , Communication problems , Control issues , Divorce and separation , Domestic violence , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 40

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

MD LCSW-C 06332

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Robin Ristenbatt. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on Aug 03, 2026 after therapy with Robin for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

We are very grateful for the support and guidance we received. From the first session we felt heard, understood, and comfortable sharing our thoughts and challenges. Mrs robin created a safe and respectful space where we could communicate better, understand each other more, and work through difficulties as a couple… We truly appreciate the time and care she put into helping us grow together. We highly recommend her

Written on Dec 26, 2025 after therapy with Robin for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Robin has been invested in our couples therapy and has a good knowledge of monitoring and helping couples navigate difficult discussions.

Written on Dec 12, 2025 after therapy with Robin for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

Robin helped us get through a rough patch. I'm not sure how we would've gotten there without her assistance and guidance.

Written on May 10, 2024 after therapy with Robin for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Very sobering perspective. Needed in emotional situation

Written on Feb 03, 2024 after therapy with Robin for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Helpful guidance during a life changing transition.

Written on Dec 21, 2023 after therapy with Robin for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Our experience working with Robin has been excellent. Her theraputic knowledge and skills seem top notch. She's helping us rebuild in a positive direction when I thought maybe not possible.

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