Therapist in San Diego, California Robin Pekin, Therapist
Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)
Ages Served: 6-75+
Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Robin Pekin, MS, LMFT
Specializes In:
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.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 6-75+
- Couples Therapy: Ages 18-75+
- Family Therapy: Ages 6-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hallucinations
- Hoarding
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Intense mood changes
- Learning challenges
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Video game/internet
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hallucinations
- Hoarding
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Intense mood changes
- Learning challenges
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Video game/internet
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Family conflict
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hallucinations
- Hoarding
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Intense mood changes
- Learning challenges
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
-
San Diego State University
Get Directions
858-389-5942
858-495-0935
FAQs
Please call us at 858-389-5942 to schedule an appointment with Robin Pekin.
Robin Pekin generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-389-5942 to find out Robin Pekin's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Robin Pekin:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 858-389-5942 to see how we can help.
Robin Pekin is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
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Yes, Robin Pekin does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Robin Pekin is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.
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