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Robin DeBates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BSN-RN
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Robin DeBates

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BSN-RN (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Let's Connect (215) 273-3504
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Geeks, nerds, hackers, burners, and makers are my specialty! Tired of having a therapist roll their eyes when you talk about gaming? Over it trying to explain that Discord is a chat server and not a state of disharmony? Feeling finished with people who don't understand online friendships are valid social support? You deserve a therapist who gets you in all of your delightful nerdiness and awkwardness. Therapy for geeks from a geek therapist might just be the support you're looking for.
Whether you're having a hard time implementing routines that serve your best self, or struggling with being Data in a world full of humans, we'll figure out concrete ways to help you feel and function better. My goal is to become obsolete in your life by assisting to uncover, acquire, and successfully deploy the skills that help you get where you want to be.
Smart people try to solve problems. And sometimes in spite of our best intentions, those problems just stay stuck. Over years of helping people getting out of the Pit of Despair and Swamp of Sadness, I've learned desire isn't the issue. It's that we, like TARDIS pilots, sometimes need a helping hand to get where in time and space we're trying to go.
Call or Robin DeBates now for a free 15 minute consultation - (215) 273-3504

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Philly Geek Therapy

Philadelphia, PA 19119

(215) 273-3504

Saint Petersburg, FL 33702

The office space where I work requires all guests to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Health services in Philadelphia require masking.
I specialize in Harm Reduction Psychotherapy, Psychedelic Integration and Addiction 
$175 Per Session  
I see individuals, families and groups  
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Robin DeBates
Let's Connect (215) 273-3504
Photo of Robin DeBates, LCSW, BSN-RN, Clinical Social Work/Therapist

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Philly Geek Therapy

Philadelphia, PA 19119

(215) 273-3504

Saint Petersburg, FL 33702

The office space where I work requires all guests to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Health services in Philadelphia require masking.
I specialize in Harm Reduction Psychotherapy, Psychedelic Integration and Addiction 
$175 Per Session  
I see individuals, families and groups  
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Robin DeBates

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
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I am not currently in-network with any insurance providers. I am a contracted, but non-network, provider for TRICARE. Payment is requested at the time of service for all unless otherwise negotiated. I can accept HSA and FSA payments. I will create superbills to assist with your reimbursement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (215) 273-3504
Photo of Robin DeBates, LCSW, BSN-RN, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Robin DeBates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BSN-RN
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I am not currently in-network with any insurance providers. I am a contracted, but non-network, provider for TRICARE. Payment is requested at the time of service for all unless otherwise negotiated. I can accept HSA and FSA payments. I will create superbills to assist with your reimbursement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (215) 273-3504
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Robin DeBates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BSN-RN

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / CW019157 Robin DeBates
  • In Practice for 22 Years
  • License: New Jersey 44SC06267800 / 2023
  • License: Washington State Department of Health LW60395422 / 2013
  • Attended Portland State University, MSW, Graduated 2004
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (215) 273-3504
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Robin DeBates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BSN-RN
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (215) 273-3504
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Robin DeBates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BSN-RN

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Harm Reduction Psychotherapy
  • Psychedelic Integration
  • Addiction

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Body Positivity
  • Chronic Illness
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (215) 273-3504
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Robin DeBates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BSN-RN
Do these issues align with your needs? or (215) 273-3504
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Robin DeBates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BSN-RN

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Transpersonal
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After 20 years of practicing clinical social work, I find a balance of insight and change to be most helpful. Insight helps generate motivation for change, while change generates more insight. I like to ask people to do lots of little experiments both in and out of the therapy session and see what happens. Even if it's a disaster, we can still extract useful information from the experience!
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (215) 273-3504
Photo of Robin DeBates, LCSW, BSN-RN, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Robin DeBates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BSN-RN
"
After 20 years of practicing clinical social work, I find a balance of insight and change to be most helpful. Insight helps generate motivation for change, while change generates more insight. I like to ask people to do lots of little experiments both in and out of the therapy session and see what happens. Even if it's a disaster, we can still extract useful information from the experience!
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (215) 273-3504
Photo of Robin DeBates, LCSW, BSN-RN, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Robin DeBates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BSN-RN

Location

Primary Location

Philly Geek Therapy

Philadelphia, PA 19119

(215) 273-3504

Additional Location

Saint Petersburg, FL 33702

(215) 273-3504
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The office space where I work requires all guests to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Health services in Philadelphia require masking.
Call for a free consultation now - (215) 273-3504
Photo of Robin DeBates, LCSW, BSN-RN, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Robin DeBates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BSN-RN
"
The office space where I work requires all guests to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Health services in Philadelphia require masking.
Call for a free consultation now - (215) 273-3504
Photo of Robin DeBates, LCSW, BSN-RN, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Robin DeBates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BSN-RN