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- ACT methods
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About Robin
LMFT Robin Taufer is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist with 18 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship difficulties, and family conflict. Her work also covers communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. Robin uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her practice.
Robin approaches sessions as a practical collaboration. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life. Sessions involve clear goals, skill practice, and regular check-ins on what’s working. She helps people name unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding.
When anxiety or stress feels overwhelming, Robin helps people learn tools to reduce reactivity and build routines that support daily functioning. With depression she focuses on small, manageable steps toward activity and connection. For relationship or family concerns, she looks at communication habits and helps clients practice clearer, firmer ways of speaking and listening.
Robin uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify their values and take committed action despite difficult thoughts or feelings. She applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that keep problems going and to test new, reality-based beliefs. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used for emotion regulation and for improving distress tolerance in tense moments.
Her style is straightforward and skill-oriented. People who want practical tools, steady feedback, and a focus on everyday life often find this approach useful. To begin, follow the site’s matching and scheduling steps to set up a first session.
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How these approaches are used in remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small actions that align with those values. It helps when thoughts or feelings are getting in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking patterns and tests new, more helpful beliefs through practical experiments. It is often used for anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to handle intense moments more effectively.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose which methods to try based on goals, needs, and what feels workable. That choice can shift over time as progress or new challenges appear.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering flexibility around work or caregiving schedules. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT tools to remote sessions through guided exercises, homework, and in-session skills practice.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship problems, and family conflict. Additional focuses include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and life purpose.
What approaches does she use in sessions?
Sessions draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). These approaches guide skill practice, thinking work, and emotion regulation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That span includes work on stress, mood, relationship, and LGBT-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. The license is listed as CA LMFT.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking through the site.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and is billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the chosen plan and location.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.