Kamila Robinson
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist of Eastern European Background; passionate in helping women live with confidence in their life, relationships, and bodies.
I take on a respectful, curious, warm, non-blaming approach, perceiving each client as the expert on their own life. My goal is to empower and guide along the journey towards a healthier and stronger version of yourself through highlighting different perspectives, offering new insights, and providing resources. My approach is a blend of science, systemic, and holistic mind body approaches.
I have a special interest and advanced training in women's health as well as Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. I am also trained and certified in a trauma therapy called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). My other areas of focus include general stress, anxiety, life transitions, relational stress, attachment, self worth, body image, perfectionism.
I conduct client-centered sessions emphasizing the importance of the therapeutic relationship as one of the main elements of recovery and change. I believe empowering clients to gain hope, healing, self-awareness, insight about self and family can lead to personal growth and self-acceptance.
While working together you can expect to explore family history, and ways in which current patterns and thought may be connected with cultural/generational/societal experiences.
When I am not seeing clients or doing therapy related work, I am navigating the new adventure of being a mom, spending time with my 6 year old Husky, browsing shops for crystals to add to my growing collection, learning more about REIKI/alternative holistic healing and wellness, listening to the “Morbid” podcast, and enjoying a good cup of coffee.
Reach out today if you are ready to begin your journey towards wellness and self discovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is individual therapy like:
The first few sessions focus on getting to know each other. I believe one of the best predictors of success in therapy is the relationship between client and therapist and I want to make sure this is a fit for both of us. We will focus on what brought you to therapy as well as family dynamics and diving deeper into exploring your family history.
We will focus on what exactly you want to get out of our time together and began our work there.
I aim to create a space where you can feel safe, validated, supported, and encouraged. I have a different approach with each client as every person has different individualized needs and personalities.
Therapy can be collaborative, engaging, surprising, and resourceful. You will learn more about yourself and be provided tools to help manage the many struggles life can throw at us.
Don’t like something I said? Angry at something that happened between us in session or otherwise? Tell me! I *want* you to talk about how our relationship impacts you; most of us never learned how to intentionally and lovingly repair conflicts, and I want our relationship to be a place where safe rupture is possible.
How often do you recommend meeting:
I recommend meeting weekly for the first three sessions, as we are in the information gathering/relationship building stage. Following the initial few sessions I will recommend frequency based on significance of symptoms and current functioning. I meet with most clients bi-weekly.
What are your session fees:
$225 for an initial (intake session)
$160 for following sessions
If you are having trouble affording these sessions, I do offer a sliding scale on first come first serve basis. Reach out for availability and details.
Do you take insurance:
I am currently in network with Health Partners of Minnesota. I recommend calling your insurance company and asking about clarifying your coverage.
If you chose to utilize out of network benefits, I will be happy to provide documentation that you can use to submit to your insurance company to receive any reimbursement for session cost that you are entitled to through your policy.
How is progress monitored:
First, it is important to state that client motivation and commitment are necessary for therapy to be successful. Therapy is a process and often requires small changes each and every day. I always recommend practicing the insights, skills, and alternative self talk outside of the one hour we spend together. It is a marathon versus a sprint.
If at any time you feel that therapy is not helpful or you do not feel change is happening, please discuss this with me. We can discuss what may be getting in the way, trying a different approach, or finding a new therapist that may be a better fit for your current needs.
What forms of payment do you accept:
I accept all major credit cards. I ask that you submit a credit card to have on file for automatic payments before our first session.
Psychotherapy may also qualify for reimbursement using a Health Savings account or Flexible Savings Account – many people enjoy using this option because it is pre-taxed income, which greatly reduces the overall cost of therapy.