Licensed to practice in 3 states and accepts 43 insurances. Specializes in Grief, Life Transitions, Older Adults and 2 more.
Robyn Leighton
About me
We all go through seasons when life feels more difficult than usual. I'm a licensed clinical social worker who works with adults of all ages navigating anxiety, stress, relationships, grief, caregiving, aging, and the many transitions that come with being human. Sometimes something specific has happened. Other times, you may simply feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or not quite like yourself lately. My style is warm, conversational, practical, and down-to-earth. Therapy with me isn't about sitting in a heavy room analyzing everything that's ever happened to you. We'll absolutely make space for the hard stuff, but there's also room for humor, perspective, problem-solving, and figuring out what might actually help you feel better. I especially enjoy working with adults who are adjusting to a new season of life, including older adults navigating changes in relationships, family roles, health, retirement, independence, or simply figuring out what they want this chapter of life to look like.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we’ll take time to understand what brought you here, what you’ve been carrying, and what you’re hoping will feel different. You don’t need to have the right words or know where to begin. My goal is to create a calm, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and gently guided as we begin to identify what support would be most helpful for you.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
One of my biggest strengths is making therapy feel human. I'm warm, straightforward, curious, and genuinely engaged in the conversation. I don't believe therapy has to feel formal or emotionally heavy every week in order to be meaningful. I enjoy helping people step back from what's happening, understand themselves a little better, and figure out what they actually have control over. Depending on what you need that day, our sessions might involve processing something difficult, learning a new way to approach a problem, challenging a pattern, finding some humor in the messiness of life, or simply having a place where you can say what you're really thinking.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I'm best positioned to work with adults who are functioning in their day-to-day lives but could use some support with what life is asking of them right now. Maybe you're overthinking everything. Maybe work or relationships have become stressful. You may be going through a transition, grieving someone or something important, caring for other people, adjusting to getting older, feeling uncertain about what's next, or wondering why you don't feel quite as content as you thought you would. You don't have to wait until things become unbearable to come to therapy. Some people work with me for a particular season of life, while others appreciate having an ongoing space to check in, reflect, and continue growing. Together, we'll focus on what feels most useful for you rather than trying to fit your experience into a one-size-fits-all approach.
Specialties
Top specialties
Grief
Life Transitions
Older Adults
Other specialties
Anxiety
Self Esteem
Identifies as
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
Kansas
Missouri
Nevada
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Arlo
AvMed
Cash - $120 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Medica
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Grief Therapy
I have over a decade of combined experience in hospice care and bereavement coordination, supporting individuals and families through anticipatory and post-loss grief. My approach is compassionate and client-centered, helping clients process loss, find meaning, and adapt to life transitions at their own pace.
Supportive
I use supportive therapy to provide a safe, validating space where clients can process difficult emotions, build coping skills, and strengthen their inner resilience. My focus in on fostering trust, stability, and emotional insight, especially during periods of grief, caregiving, or life transition.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients make room for difficult thoughts and emotions, rather than fighting or judging them. Instead of trying to “fix” or eliminate feelings like grief, anxiety, or uncertainty, we focus on learning how to relate to them differently so they don’t run your life.
Psychoeducation
I use Psychoeducation to help clients understand the emotional, physical, and cognitive effects of grief, caregiving, and life transitions. By normalizing symptoms like brain fog or emotional numbness, clients often feel empowered and less alone. I also incorporate grief models and nervous system education to support insight and coping.
Narrative
I use narrative therapy to help clients explore and give meaning to their experiences of loss, caregiving, or transition. Together, we identify the stories you've been carrying and work to reshape them in ways that honor both your pain and resilience.
5 ratings with written reviews
May 26, 2026
Robyn is very straighht forward in providing solutions. Excellent therapist.
Verified client, age 25-34
April 1, 2026
Just a breath of fresh air!
Verified client, age 45-54
March 25, 2026
She immediately made me feel welcomed and heard. I left my session feeling better than before and am looking forward to my next one with her!