- Relational focus
- Career and parenting
- Practical guidance
About Robyn
Robyn Costanzo is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York. She focuses on helping early and mid-career professionals and college students navigate stress, mood, and relationship challenges. Robyn aims to make clients feel more comfortable and connected in work and personal life by listening closely and offering practical guidance.
She began clinical work in New York in 2006 and opened a private practice in Manhattan in 2009. She later expanded services to Westchester County and moved to a remote model to better accommodate busy schedules. Her background includes roles in large medical centers and community agencies, which shaped a flexible approach to care.
Robyn completed an intensive three-year postgraduate certificate in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and emphasizes deep therapeutic listening and thoughtful intervention. She continues professional development through supervision and study groups, with a focus on relational psychotherapy.
Sessions address concerns such as anxiety, depression, career strain, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and questions related to LGBT identity. She also offers coaching for people facing life transitions and self-esteem struggles.
Her style is steady and conversational. Robyn helps clients talk through specific problems, build coping strategies, and try small changes that make daily life easier. Prospective clients who want to get started can use the site process to match and schedule.
Relational and Listening-Based Techniques for Online Care
Robyn emphasizes relational work and deep therapeutic listening. Relational approaches focus on the quality of connections and communication, helping people notice patterns in how they relate to others and try new ways of interacting. This can be useful for relationship strain, intimacy questions, and workplace dynamics.Her training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy emphasizes careful listening and exploring underlying feelings that influence behavior. This approach can help when someone wants to understand long-standing patterns, manage mood shifts, or process grief and trauma in a measured way.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Robyn will work with each person to figure out which techniques fit their goals and preferences, and she adapts methods as needs change over time. Clients and therapist set priorities together at the start and revisit them as therapy progresses.
The biography notes a move to a remote practice to better serve people with busy schedules. Confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone options can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not preferred. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life without requiring major schedule changes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Robyn commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, career concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and LGBT-related matters.
How would you describe Robyn's approach in sessions?
Her style centers on deep listening and relational work. She combines thoughtful reflection with practical steps to help people manage emotions and daily challenges.
What is her clinical background?
She has been practicing since 2006 and ran a private practice beginning in 2009. She completed a three-year postgraduate certificate in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and continues in supervision and study groups.
Where is Robyn based and licensed?
She is based in New York and holds the credential LCSW in New York state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography transitioned to a remote model, but current session formats can change; confirm the exact session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Robyn?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.