Robin Pekin treats patients starting at 5 year old. Dr. Pekin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology (2013), and his Masters in Science degree in Counseling (2015), both from San Diego State University. His clinical experience includes private practice and hospital settings. In the latter, Robin has counseled adults and adolescents struggling with acute mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bi-polar, psychosis, substance abuse, and PTSD. In the private practice setting, he has assisted couples, families, and individuals with serious but non-acute needs, including children and adolescents on the autism spectrum. Robin employs a variety of treatment approaches, including mindfulness-based practices, tailored to each patient's needs. He recognizes the courage and vulnerability each person brings to the therapeutic process. With empathy and understanding, Robin takes great pleasure in helping couples, families, and individuals make positive changes in their lives.
Qualifications: | San Diego State University |
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Academic Suffixes: | LMFT |
Expertise: | ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Life Transitions, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Sleep or Insomnia, Trauma and PTSD |