Mary Robinson, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A

I am a human first and a therapist second. I help clients grow confidence and problem-solve by unpacking their resilience, leaning into curiosity and creativity to explore untapped potential. Using a strengths-based perspective, I approach each client as an individual and a partner in the therapeutic process, and I deeply believe in the capacity for growth and positive change. Using cognitive-behavioral techniques, psychodynamic principles, somatic interventions like polyvagal theory, and your lived experiences, I enjoy helping clients build healthier relationships with their personal and professional lives. Many of us have trauma or family situations that feel too overwhelming to address, wounds bandaged but unhealed. Perhaps you feel deluged by your parental, familial, or professional responsibilities. You may be a busy mother, an exhausted partner, or employed but unfulfilled. Through empathy, authenticity, and humor, I collaborate with clients to navigate difficult circumstances by exploring their past experiences and current motivations. SPECIALTIES Having worked in the entertainment industry for over 10 years, I understand the unique pressures and hierarchies shaping your world, and the costs to your personal life. As a woman in the entertainment industry, I became painfully aware of the toxicity and time constraints people in the business face. For this reason, I work Saturdays because I believe an unpredictable work schedule shouldn't be a barrier to accessing support. To better understand the nuances of attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), I've completed additional training specifically in adult ADHD to help clients learn how their brains function, and how to work with their brain instead of against it. Unmanaged ADHD can lead to depression, burnout, and exhaustion, but there are evidence-based treatments that can greatly reduce or eliminate these risks. As a working mother, I specialize in women's issues because I care deeply about the nuances of the female experience. Navigating the intersecting paths of career, motherhood, gender norms, and societal expectations can be tough. I specialize in managing the stress and anxiety that often come with trying to "do it all."

I see clients in person at my Echo Park location, and I also offer Zoom sessions.