Robert Hinojosa

LCSW, LISW

The first session with me typically resembles a friendly conversation where we get to know each other a bit, and you have the opportunity to tell me about what is important to you to focus on in therapy and what you hope to get out of it. In the first session, I may ask more general questions on your life and habits, and what you have tried already. I use that info to help us work out a realistic plan together for what therapy will look like for you based on your goals, and outline what to expect as we work together.

Definitely Good Will Hunting. I remember seeing this movie as a kid and resonating initially with Matt Damon's character, feeling like there's something always holding me back. Later, as an adult and as I was choosing my career and direction in life, I watched this movie again. This time, I resonated with Robin William's character, and knew that therapy was what I needed to do. I knew that I wanted to help people achieve great things in their lives, and bring balance to an otherwise chaotic world. I really believe that any client I work with has tremendous potential, and I seek to reveal this in my work with them, helping to overcome the problems they are dealing with, but also achieve a sense of self that is more confident and determined.

I primarily use a cognitive behavioral therapy approach in practice, but this can change based on the needs of the person I work with. Everyone has unique needs and sometimes it is necessary to change an approach to fit the person's situation. I have an array of other modalities I integrate into therapy, including solutions-focused brief therapy, mindfulness-based CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Motivational Interviewing among others.