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Robyn Thorsted

Compassionate counseling grounded in evidence-based care

LCMHC Utah

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Grief, Parenting, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Robyn

Robyn Thorsted is a licensed mental health counselor in Utah who supports people facing grief, parenting struggles, low self-esteem, stress and anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, career transitions, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Background and approach

Her practice also addresses adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family dynamics, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, feelings of emptiness, family conflict, forgiveness work, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life needs, impulsivity, intellectual disability, and isolation or loneliness.

With nine years of formal clinical experience and several additional decades of community work with families, she draws on a variety of therapeutic tools including cognitive behavioral approaches, acceptance and commitment strategies, attachment-focused interventions, client-centered methods, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy.

Robyn emphasizes client strengths and frames the client as the expert in their own life, offering guidance that is collaborative and respectful of each person’s goals and values. Seeking help is described as a courageous first step, and she aims to empower clients as they pursue more fulfilling, resilient ways of living.

Practical approaches and online care options



Robyn uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy complements this work by encouraging clients to clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility through mindful acceptance and committed action. Attachment-Based Therapy is also part of her toolbox and can help address relational wounds, patterns of closeness and distance, and issues rooted in early attachment experiences.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, adjusting techniques as progress and needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to enhance accessibility and convenience. These options allow scheduling flexibility for people balancing work, family, or health constraints and make it easier to maintain consistent care from wherever they are in Utah. The variety of formats supports different communication styles and practical needs while the therapist and client determine the best path forward.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a wide range of issues including grief, parenting, self-esteem, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, family difficulties, trauma and abuse, career challenges, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What therapeutic style can I expect?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques as well as ACT, attachment-based work, and DBT skills to fit each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She holds nine years of professional clinical experience and has also spent many years working with families in community settings.
Where is the therapist licensed and credentialed?
She is licensed in Utah as an LCMHC with license details UT LCMHC 8575255-6004.
What languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Services are provided in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

GriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Utah

Languages

English