geometry-shapes iconDepression, Anxiety
In Person & Online in Smyrna, GA
8 years in practice
Ages served: 11-64
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Robyn accepts 30 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan
Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan
AnMed Employee Program
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS - HMO
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS - PPO
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | Medicare Advantage
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | Pathways
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Carelon
Clover Health Medicare Advantage
Compsych
Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
JP Farley Corporation
Medicare GA
Multi Plan PHCS
Optum Serve
Oscar Health
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$200
first session
$160
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Robyn

Robyn Starks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has more than 8 years of experience working with children, adults, individuals, and couples who are seeking help in coping with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, life transitions, communication, coping skills and parenting issues. Her passion includes learning alongside couples while helping them build and maintain fulfilling relationships through self-awareness and continued growth.


Robyn completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Kennesaw State University and received his Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling from Richmont Graduate University. Robyn utilizes relational, collaborative, strengths-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT), mindfulness-based, art and play therapy techniques, solutions-focused (SFT), and emotionally-focused (EFT) approaches to therapy.


She always maintains the creativity, flexibility, and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique child, individual, family and couple. Robyn will listen without judgment or a personal agenda. Working collaboratively by creating a relationship based on trust and empathy for all clients is vital. Reach out to schedule with her today, and start moving forward as a team.

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"I believe it is vital to work collaboratively by creating a client-therapist relationship that's based on trust, unconditional positive regard, and empathy. "

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Get to know Robyn

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

To help families and individual live healthier lives.

What types of clients do you work with best?

As a family therapist I work with children, families, couples and individuals.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

Couples

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

One small positive thought can change your whole day." - Zig Ziglar

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

Their focus on self-care for their therapists.

What inspires you?

Waterfalls. I love the sounds and the power of pounding water, whether it is the waves or a waterfall. I love the quote: “There is a hidden message in every waterfall. It says, if you are flexible, falling will not sting as much!” -Mehmet Murat Ildan

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

The initial visit is a period for you and the therapist to get to know each other and get an idea of how to proceed. Future visits will be more therapeutic in nature.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

Building rapport with the client.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

Travel and Play Volleyball

What’s one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

I am outgoing and friendly

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesDepression, Anxiety, Self Esteem
ApproachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic / Rogerian
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Education and training

Years in practice
8 years
Graduating institute
Richmont Graduate University
Graduating degree
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1700418530
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State of practiceGA
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License numberAPC006697
Practice location

Practice information

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Individual Counseling
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Robyn Starks

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)