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Robin A. Williams, PhD, LICSW, BCCR

Location(s):

  • Pathways Psychological Services Golden Valley
  • Pathways Psychological Services Elk River

Robin received his doctorate in clinical Christian counseling and addiction studies in 2009 with formal training and education in clinical and administrative social work for which he has been in practice since 1985.  His experience in providing individual, couples, marital and family therapy for all ages with a special interest in the principles and practice of genuine recovery is extensive.  Robin takes extra care to identify common blocks that prevent one from moving forward to regaining a level of productivity, happiness and quality of life.  Robin encourages self-care in meeting basic human needs like security, love and being loved as a foundation to better understanding our true identity through the spiritual disciplines such as simplicity, solitude, reflection, prayer, servitude, forgiveness and guidance.

Robin has specialized in outpatient addictions therapy for the past 20 years and before that worked in a number of other treatment settings including inpatient, residential and day treatment.  His personal background is diverse connecting military heritage, urban and rural experiences with living throughout the United States.  Robin also has a rich legacy that is kept alive by currently residing on a small dairy farm in Wisconsin, owned by other family members since 1871, where he and his wife are happily married today.  Robin provides the following services with some evening appointments available:

Philosophy

A holistic and comprehensive emphasis is given within a cognitive, Christian, faith-based and spiritual perspective that offers a rational, reasonable and emotional approach in the treatment of many personal problems.  This approach includes the importance of how making responsible choices along with personal interpretation of life events is crucial in the process of change that combines the benefits of using the sum total of life experience from both therapist and client.  Robin defines therapy as a healing of the soul and mind that instills a living hope by having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  Robin believes there is tremendous purpose and meaning to be experienced through personal hardship that can lead to sustained peace, stability and joy.  As we believe that God is the creator of all, then we also can accept that God has the answers to our problems when choosing to be more God dependent and less self-reliant.

Licensures & Certifications

  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
  • Board Certified Counselor-Reciprocal level (BCCR)
  • Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor (BCPCC)

Education & Additional Training:

  • BSW in Social Work, Harding University
  • MSW in Clinical and Administrative Social Work, University of Arkansas
  • PhD in Clinical Christian Counseling and Addiction Studies, International University
  • Theophostic Prayer Ministry, Pathways Psychological Services
  • Art Therapy for Treating Addictions, Marylhurst College, Portland, Oregon
  • Family Studies and Addictions, National University, San Diego, California
  • Production Agriculture, Pine City, MN

Selected Reading:

  • Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, by Peter Scazzero
  • The Twelve Steps for Christians
  • The Twelve Steps and Dual Disorders, by Hamilton and Samples
  • Addictions, A Banquet in the Grave, by Edward T. Welch
  • 12 Steps with Jesus,by Don Williams
  • Addiction & Grace, by Gerald G. May
  • The Good Book and the Big Book
  • The Bondage Breaker,by Neil T., Anderson
  • Freedom from Addiction, by Neil T. Anderson
  • The Makers Diet, by Jordan S. Rubin

Other selected readings:

  • Disciplines of the Holy Spirit, by Siang-Yang & Douglas H. Gregg
  • Scientific and Pastoral Perspectives on Intercessory Prayer, by Larry Dossey
  • Timeless Healing.  The Power and Biology of Belief, by Herbert Benson, M.D.
  • The Soul of Recovery.  Uncovering the Spiritual Dimension in the Treatment of Addictions,by Christopher D. Ringwald
  • Slaying the Dragon.  The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery in America
  • A Biblical Approach in the Effective Treatment of Addictions, by Robin A. Williams
  • The Weigh Down Workshop, by Gwen Shamblins
  • The Overload Syndrome, by Richard Swanson
  • Radical Forgiveness, by Colin Tipping
  • Tired of Trying to Measure Up, by Jeff Van Vonderen
  • Shame and Grace, Healing the Shame We Don't Deserve, by Lewis B. Smedes
  • Free to Be Thin, by Marie Chapian
  • Prayer Can Change Your Life, by William R. Parker & Elaine St. Johns
  • Inside Out, by Larry Crabb
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