Licensed to practice in California and accepts 72 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Women's Issues and 7 more.
Robin Aquino
(she/her)
About me
Hello! My name is Robin Aquino, a licensed LCSW in California. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion and confidence. Whether you are facing anxiety, struggling with depression, or simply feeling stuck, I am here to support you in moving toward meaningful change. I believe in authenticity, and I am real with my clients. Together we can create a safe space where you can bring in vulnerability without feeling judged.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
We will start by getting to know each other. I will establish a safe, non-judgmental space for us to introduce ourselves and break the ice. I will explain the limits of confidentiality and how emergencies are handled. We will talk about what brought you to therapy, your personal history and the current support systems in your life. We will also focus on what you hope to gain from therapy and how we will set goals for our time together. At the end of our session, you will get a sense of weather I am a good fit for you and what you are looking for. If not, we can talk about what you are hoping for in therapy and I will do my best to help you find someone whose style might work better for you.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Here are the qualities and strengths that make me unique as a therapist. - empathy and compassion: the ability to understand someone's experience and feel alongside them. - active listening and attunement: noticing not just the words you are saying but nonverbal cues and emotional undercurrents. - openness and flexibility: being willing to adjust methods, trying different therapeutic modalities and being responsive to a client's needs. - cultural humility and inclusivity: being aware of my own biases, respectful and understanding a client's cultural, religious, gender, and socioeconomic background.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal clients and those who are open and willing to engage. This makes our work together more collaborative and effective. Ideal clients will be open minded, curious and willing to look at new perspectives. Ideal clients are honest and transparent. Therapy can be safe and more productive when we can both speak openly. I have experience helping clients with anxiety, life transitions and trauma. I especially resonate with those who are seeking balance in their life, self awareness and a deeper connections with themselves and others.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Women's Issues
Other specialties
Domestic Violence
Foster Care/Adoption
Health/Medical Issues
Life Transitions
Older Adults
Postpartum
Sexual Abuse
Identifies as
Jewish
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter from Health Net
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $120 per session
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
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
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In sessions, I work collaboratively with clients to challenge negative thought patterns, identify specific problems, and develop healthy coping behaviors. We do this together by using cognitive restructuring, behavior strategies, and homework in between sessions.
6 ratings with written reviews
April 14, 2026
Robin is so kind, warm, and attentive. She hears me and holds space so well. I really love working with her and sharing. She see's me and recognizes my strengths while also holding me accountable. Highly recommend working with Robin! Thank you!
Verified client, age 25-34
February 24, 2026
I can honestly say that I actually feel like a new person, someone’s who’s actually comfortable within their skin. I no longer feel like a void walking amongst people, I actually feel like a functional member of society. Talking to people with confidence and a pep in my step wherever I go. I can truthfully say that I am grateful that I didn’t kill myself sooner and I got to experience such a beautiful life so far with many more years to come. Thank you, Robin! Same time next week. 😁
Verified client, age 18-24
January 4, 2026
After the first session, we didn't really dive too deep into anything which is fine with me but just from our brief conversation I can tell she’s a great person overall. Very open minded and understanding. A person that actually makes you feel seen and heard. I’ve decided on more sessions just because of who she is honestly. Can’t wait to see what’s to become of me after these next sessions.