Leslye Robbins, LCSW

Individuals · Couples
Young Adults · Adults

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
License No: LCS 14937

About My Practice

It takes a great deal of humility for any of us to acknowledge that we are in some way unhappy, whether this is due to a problematic situation, a stagnant or conflictual relationship, or a self-defeating way of approaching things. It takes courage to open one’s self to explore the underlying beliefs and emotions that perpetuate these issues. Psychotherapy can provide fresh insight and objectivity about these beliefs and emotions, allowing you to develop new ways of approaching the situations or patterns that are troubling you. My role as a psychotherapist is to provide psychological perspective, to facilitate a productive inquiry about your concerns, and to help you develop new skills so that you can make vital changes in your life.

My approach is to work actively and collaboratively with you, to identify tangible goals that lead to practical solutions. My hope is that our discussions will be meaningful, lively, and thought-provoking, even as the content may be emotionally challenging. When it seems beneficial, I will work with you to define assignments for the week between sessions, in order to extend or apply the ideas we come to in our sessions.

I enjoy working with adults of all ages who are trying to balance personal needs, relationships, family, and career. Young adults come to me because they want to develop a more grounded sense of self and are looking for meaning and direction in work and in relationships. I also counsel couples who want to deepen their connection, learn new communication skills, or resolve repetitive conflicts, so they can cultivate a resilient and joyful partnership. My clients have told me that they appreciate my direct and conversational style of interacting, and that they feel comfortable working with me because they experience me as curious, genuine, warm, and open-hearted.

Professional Interests:

• Life Transitions
• Relationship Issues (with couples as well as individuals)
• Anxiety and Depression
• Work/ Life Balance
• Adult Children of Alcoholic Parents

Education:

• Masters of Social Work (MSW), Columbia University, New York, New York, 1987

Experience / Training:

I have been a practicing psychotherapist since 1987 and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) since 1990. I worked in a variety of outpatient clinical settings for 11 years, helping people from a broad range of cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. I have been in private practice with offices in Berkeley and San Francisco since 1998.

Professional Affiliations / Activities

• National Association of Social Workers