Meet Danielle robbins, LMhc

You’re already stronger than you think you are.

black queer therapist nyc

Ready to break the cycle of anxiety, low self esteem, and inauthenticity?

You’re in the right place.


You already carry everything you need to heal — I’m here to help you access it.

My name is Danielle Robbins and I work with Black queer folks who are thriving on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected on the inside. Through a warm, affirming, non-judgmental space — and using EMDR and somatic techniques — I help you untangle what’s getting in the way so you can reconnect with your full self and feel more grounded, free, and alive. 

You’re someone who has achieved a lot — but inside, it can feel like you’re barely holding it together. The anxiety is constant, the pressure to perform never stops, and even though you’ve checked all the boxes, low self-esteem still finds a way to sneak in and take over. As a Black queer professional, you're carrying so much — trying to be your full, authentic self in spaces that weren’t built with you in mind. Lately, you’ve started to realize: you can’t keep pushing like this.

You want to feel more ease — to handle life without spiraling, to stay present with the good around you, and to feel safe and grounded in your body. You want to stop faking it and start feeling like your real self— confident, powerful, and deeply at home in who you are. Change is possible, and I’m here to walk alongside you as we create it together.

My style

I believe that the power to heal already lives inside you.

You’ve built a life that looks successful, but inside, it often feels like you’re barely holding it together. The anxiety, the pressure to perform, the constant inner critic — it’s exhausting. As a Black queer professional, you’re navigating so much in spaces that weren’t made to hold your full self, and it’s starting to take a toll.

In our work together, we’ll create space to slow down and tune in. Using EMDR, somatic practices, and a deeply affirming approach, I’ll help you reconnect with the parts of you that feel lost or buried. You deserve to feel grounded, whole, and fully at home in yourself — not just surviving, but thriving.

My guiding principles

Growth

I believe the capacity for growth and healing already lives within you. My role is to support you in accessing that energy.

Collaboration

My goal is create a safe, warm, collaborative space where we can work together towards acheiving your goals.

Transparency

I believe that clarity creates safety. I strive to keep the process of therapy honest, transparent, and grounded in mutual trust.

Safety

I strive to create an environment where you feel safe to explore your inner world, free from judgment and the constraints you may have experienced in the past.

Training & Education


  • Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, Brandeis University

  • Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, Hunter College

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York State

  • Immersion Course (Level 1), AEDP Institute

  • Somatic EMDR Certificate, Embody Lab

  • Essential Skills Course (Level 2), AEDP Institute