Dr. Robin Avery, NC Psychologist 5824, CA Psychologist 12495
Compassionate psychologist for life transitions
- Stress and anxiety support
- Grief and loss guidance
- Relationship and intimacy care
About Dr. Robin Avery
Dr. Robin Avery is a licensed psychologist who blends evidence-based therapies with a compassionate, person-centered approach to help adults navigate life’s challenges. With 18 years of clinical experience, she combines training in modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-informed techniques with a deep respect for each client’s unique story and strengths. Her work emphasizes practical skills for coping, greater self-awareness, and new ways of relating to difficult emotions and life circumstances.
Dr. Avery supports clients through a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief and loss, caregiver fatigue, relationship and intimacy issues, mood disorders, trauma, and transitions across the adult lifespan. She treats the whole person by honoring lessons learned from life experience and drawing on influences from the natural world, the cultural and performing arts, and mindfulness practice to foster personal growth and meaning.
Sessions focus on helping people move past fear and avoidance toward more balanced, values-guided living. She teaches strategies for managing what cannot be changed, offers perspectives to shift habitual patterns, and helps clients develop coping tools that enhance resilience and daily functioning. Dr. Avery is licensed in North Carolina (NC Psychologist 5824) and California (CA Psychologist 12495).
Dr. Avery supports clients through a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief and loss, caregiver fatigue, relationship and intimacy issues, mood disorders, trauma, and transitions across the adult lifespan. She treats the whole person by honoring lessons learned from life experience and drawing on influences from the natural world, the cultural and performing arts, and mindfulness practice to foster personal growth and meaning.
Sessions focus on helping people move past fear and avoidance toward more balanced, values-guided living. She teaches strategies for managing what cannot be changed, offers perspectives to shift habitual patterns, and helps clients develop coping tools that enhance resilience and daily functioning. Dr. Avery is licensed in North Carolina (NC Psychologist 5824) and California (CA Psychologist 12495).
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Robin Avery have?
Dr. Robin Avery has 18 years of experience.
Is Dr. Robin Avery a licensed therapist?
Yes, holds these credentials: NC Psychologist 5824, CA Psychologist 12495. License details: NC Psychologist 5824, CA Psychologist 12495.
In which languages does Dr. Robin Avery provide therapy?
English.
Where is Dr. Robin Avery located?
North Carolina.
How can I work with Dr. Robin Avery as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Robin Avery through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Robin Avery work with international clients?
Dr. Robin Avery does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Robin Avery cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and build a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. It teaches acceptance strategies and committed action to support coping with stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions.Attachment-Based Therapy examines patterns of relating formed in close relationships and helps people develop healthier ways of connecting and managing intimacy, abandonment concerns, and relationship struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and practical coping skills.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Avery works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time as goals evolve.
Online therapy with licensed professionals provides flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access consistent support from a therapist without geographic constraints.