Robyn Petersen , LCSW

Robyn Petersen is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Oklahoma with 16 years of experience in direct care and case management. She holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Bachelor of Social Work from Missouri State University, and is credentialed as an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. An Air Force veteran, she currently works for the VA serving veterans with Serious Mental Illness and has worked in hospice, community mental health, child welfare, and an inpatient geriatric psychiatric unit.

Robyn uses a strength-based perspective that recognizes each person’s journey is unique and benefits from individualized care. Her therapeutic style is open and genuine, grounded in respect, dignity, and compassion. She prioritizes identifying a person’s existing strengths and building practical tools from that foundation, believing people progress more effectively when they feel supported and validated by their therapist.

Her clinical experience spans a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, caregiver stress, veteran-related issues, adjustment disorders, end of life and aging concerns, trauma, and dementia including Alzheimer’s disease. In practice she draws on several evidence-informed modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to meet clients where they are. Robyn encourages taking the first step toward wellbeing and offers guidance to help clients begin their therapeutic journey. Robyn Petersen, MSW, LCSW

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Robyn Petersen

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where a client wants to live in line with what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to change them; it is frequently used for anxiety, depression, and problem-solving in daily life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist offers empathy and support while helping the client explore their own goals and solutions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Robyn works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions based on each person’s strengths and what feels most useful for them.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to continue care when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals and therapists can deliver many evidence-informed approaches effectively through these formats, helping clients access consistent support with greater convenience.