Robyn White, LCSW

Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor

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Treatment Philosophy

I would love to help you on your journey towards happiness and self-fulfillment. I work collaboratively with children, adolescents, and adults using an eclectic, individualized approach, incorporating both evidence-based and creative therapies. I enjoy utilizing a combination of CBT, ACT, Family Systems, and Positive Psychology modalities and offer therapy services for individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, behavior issues, and other psychosocial challenges.

My treatment philosophy is strength-based and collaborative, empowering people to attain a greater level of happiness and fulfillment in life. I have a passion for working with children and families experiencing a variety of challenges, including: social, academic, behavior, and mood disorders. I encourage individuals to develop a plethora of ways to express themselves in a warm, nurturing environment. Parents are an integral part of the therapy process, so I welcome families to attend sessions to learn positive coping skills to use within their home environment. As we know, human beings exist in a complex system, so I am happy to collaborate with professionals within their school, medical, and any other relevant setting. 

I also have a passion for working with adults looking to address past trauma, anxiety, and life transitions through a compassionate, person-centered lens. Together, we can develop concrete strategies to reach your personal and familial goals.

  • I offer therapy services for children, adolescents, adults and families dealing with anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and other psychosocial challenges. I have specialties dealing with grief, self-esteem issues, family challenges, life transitions, social skills development, and anger management concerns.

    While working with children, I assist them in creating a “toolbox” of coping skills to use and encourage families to practice these techniques each week. I hope to help children deal with a wide-array of issues, such as: dealing with peer pressure, school stressors, mood fluctuations, bullying, self-esteem, developing healthy boundaries, and maintaining positive relationships.

    In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, including my husband, sons, and dog. I love to stay active by taking nature walks, playing sports, and traveling to new destinations.

  • I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and parents. First, I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and then received my master’s degree from the University of Chicago’s Social Service Administration Program. During my studies, I conducted research on the effects of depression in the parent-child relationship, studied social psychology abroad in Italy, and specialized in the effects of trauma in low-income communities through a comprehensive wrap-around approach.

    Over the past 15 years, I have had the opportunity to provide mental health services in various agencies, hospitals, schools, and health centers across the Chicagoland area with certifications in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Domestic Violence, and Play Therapy, along with receiving my Illinois Child Welfare Licensure.

    Most recently, I worked at a multidisciplinary setting as a supervisor and psychotherapist working with children with a variety of diagnoses, from autism spectrum disorder to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, and developmental disabilities. I love being a therapist and feel grateful to be able to work with such diverse and wonderful families.

  • Age 3 & up