Michael Robbins
He/Him/His
Psychologist, PhD
Rhode Island, New York
Accepting Online
Providence
Accepting In-person
Updated May 4, 2023
Michael Robbins
Zencare Vetted
Specialties & Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Life transitions
- College & graduate student mental health
- LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics
- Relationship issues
Professional statement
Dr. Michael Robbins is a psychologist in private practice in Providence, RI with over 20 years of experience. He is psychodynamically trained, and uses a flexible combination of psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and supportive therapy to meet clients where they are and define therapeutic goals together.
Dr. Robbins works with clients age 16 and up, including individuals, families, and couples. With his office conveniently located on College Hill, he sees many college students and professors from neighboring universities. Dr. Robbins trained in community centers in New York City and San Francisco, where he gained experience working with people from all different backgrounds, and he particularly enjoys seeing international students and people in the LGBTQ community. Dr. Robbins has expertise in depression, anxiety disorders including OCD, and parenting issues. Dr. Robbins is also licensed in New York.
Specialties
Anxiety - Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, OCD
Depression - Sleep and energy disruption, overall mood disturbance, inability to enjoy yourself, and difficulty being motivated, amongst many other symptoms
Life transitions - Adjusting to college, new relationships, career transitions and direction; mid-life existential, relationship, and career challenges; losing one’s drive or burn out; learning self-care
College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression
LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Families
- Parents
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Insurance
- Brown University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions: $200 (50min)
- Initial session: $200 (50min)
- Couples sessions: $200 (50min)
- Family sessions: $200 (50min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Zelle
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Every other month
- Multiple times a week
- As needed
Location(s)
Providence practice
295 Angell Street,
Providence, Rhode Island 02906
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 9 to 6
- Tue 9 to 6
- Wed 9 to 6
- Thu 9 to 6
- Fri Closed
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
Online Sessions (Rhode Island)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 9 to 6
- Tue 9 to 6
- Wed 9 to 6
- Thu 9 to 6
- Fri Closed
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 9 to 6
- Tue 9 to 6
- Wed 9 to 6
- Thu 9 to 6
- Fri Closed
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 23 years
Private Practice, Providence, RI, 2012 - Present
Feil & Oppenheimer Psychological Services, Barrington, RI, 2002 - 2012
Pesach Tikvah Continuing Day Treatment Program, Brooklyn, NY, 2000 - 2002
Fifth Avenue Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy, New York City, NY, 2000 - 2001
Greater Hartford Internship Consortium, Newington Medical Center & University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 1999 - 2000
San Francisco Clinical Neurosciences, 1998 - 1999
Psychological Assessment and Rehabilitation Services, Middletown, CT, 1997
Oakes Children's Center, San Francisco, CA, 1995 - 1996
Sunset Mental Health Services/Day Treatment Center, San Francisco, CA, 1994 - 1995
California School of Professional Psychology, PhD in Clinical Psychology, 2000
California School of Professional Psychology, MA in Clinical Psychology, 1996
Yale University, B.A. (Cum Laude with Honors) in Psychology, 1991
Licensure
Rhode Island: PS00781
New York: 014898
Languages
English
Professional endorsements
"Dr. Robbins has a breadth of experience, and draws on many different therapeutic modalities in his work. He is an engaging, thoughtful, and caring therapist with a great sense of humor. Dr. Robbins is non-judgmental, easy to talk to, and an attentive listener."
- William Brennan, ThM, MA, LMHC • June 2016"Dr. Robbins is a seasoned and thoughtful professional. He has experience with children, adolescents, and couples/families. He can draw on all of these resources from training and experience. Dr. Robbins is open, non-judgmental and accepting."
- Katherine Byron Kahr, LICSW • June 2016