Dr. Robin Andrus

LMHC

Washington

Compassionate guidance for steady, practical change

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At a glance

Credentials

LMHC

License

LMHC, Washington / LH61657914

NPI

1518334960

Experience

31 years

Languages

English

Location

Washington

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Warm collaborative approach
   • Strengths focused
   • Practical tools

   About Robin

   Dr. Robin Andrus is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with over 31 years of experience. She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can feel heard and begin to sort through their concerns. Her approach is practical and relational, focused on small, doable steps toward feeling steadier in daily life.

   She blends several evidence-informed approaches to match each person's needs rather than using one fixed method. Sessions tend to focus on finding strengths, improving communication, and developing skills to manage stress and anxiety. Clients often leave with specific tools they can try between sessions.

   Dr. Andrus works with a wide range of issues including depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting strain. She also supports people coping with identity questions, ADHD, caregiver stress, and challenges related to adoption or attachment. Her practice pays particular attention to patterns like codependency, abandonment wounds, and struggles with shame or guilt.

   Her style is warm and collaborative. She listens first, then helps people set practical goals and experiment with new ways of responding. Sessions mix reflection about life stories with behavior-focused steps that can change how everyday moments feel.

   People considering therapy will find a steady guide who values connection and realistic progress. The emphasis is on building resilience, clearer boundaries, and renewed confidence to handle life changes.

2. How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

   Motivational Interviewing is a conversational way to help people clarify what matters to them and build motivation for change. It focuses on gentle questions and identifying personal reasons to try new behaviors, which can help with goals like managing anxiety, substance choices, or building routines.
   
   Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people notice how they relate to others, close gaps in trust, and practice new ways of connecting that reduce reactivity and shame.
   
   Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and acceptance. The therapist follows the person's pace, reflecting concerns and supporting self-directed problem solving rather than imposing a set plan.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help clients decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. This is a collaborative process where techniques are adjusted over time based on what feels most helpful.
   
   If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking since the biography did not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during a work break or between errands. Some people prefer shorter phone check-ins when video is difficult, while others like face-to-face video for more connection; the therapist can discuss what will work best for each client.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

   Also works with

   LGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily problemsGuilt and shameMen's issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   31+ years

   Listed in

   Washington

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

   Common focus areas include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and ADHD-related challenges.

   What is the general therapy style here?

   The style is warm and relational with an emphasis on collaboration. Sessions combine listening, reflection, and practical strategies to try between meetings.

   How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

   The clinician has 31 years of experience working in mental health settings and with a range of life challenges.

   What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

   The therapist holds the credential LMHC and practices in Washington.

   Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

   Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

   Which session formats are available?

   The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether online or in-person sessions are offered.

   How is cost handled for sessions?

   Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   What steps do I take to begin working with this therapist?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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