Business Details
Trusted Houston Psychologist for Health Psychology & Mind/Body Solutions
Robin J Burks, PhD has provided expert psychological care in Houston, Texas for over 25 years. Our practice specializes in health psychology and the mind/body relationship, addressing complex challenges such as depression, anxiety, stress management, and life transitions. Dr. Burks holds a Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University and completed her internship at Baylor College of Medicine, bringing academic rigor to clinical practice. As a former President of the Houston Psychological Association and two-time recipient of its Psychologist of the Year award, we combine professional leadership with personalized care. Our services cater to adults and adolescents aged 13+, focusing on issues like relationship dynamics, career changes, and coping with medical conditions.We maintain active involvement in violence prevention initiatives while emphasizing holistic wellness through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Our fee structure prioritizes accessibility, with documentation provided for PPO/POS insurance reimbursement. Dr. Burks' expertise extends to adolescent development, parenting challenges, and mind/body integration, informed by her national service initiatives. We create tailored treatment plans addressing identity issues, peer pressure, and self-esteem concerns for younger clients while supporting family systems. Our practice philosophy centers on empowering individuals to navigate life's transitions through compassionate, research-backed psychological care.
Services
Depression Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Stress Management
Mind/Body Counseling
Health Psychology
Adolescent Therapy
Relationship Counseling
Grief Support
Anger Management
Substance Abuse Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of clinical psychology experience
- Specializing in health psychology and mind/body relationships
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs
- Recognized with multiple awards by the Houston Psychological Association
- Comprehensive care for adults and adolescents facing life challenges
Services
Depression Therapy
Specialized treatment for depressive disorders using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Our approach combines cognitive-behavioral strategies with mind/body integration to address persistent sadness, loss of interest, and emotional regulation challenges. We help clients develop coping mechanisms and restore daily functioning through personalized treatment plans.
Anxiety Treatment
Comprehensive care for anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias. We employ mindfulness-based interventions alongside traditional therapy to reduce symptoms. Our practice helps clients understand anxiety triggers and develop practical tools for managing stress responses in daily life situations.
Adolescent Therapy
Specialized mental health support for adolescents aged 13+. We address identity formation, peer relationships, academic stress, and family dynamics. Our approach incorporates family systems theory while maintaining confidentiality boundaries to build trust with young clients during critical developmental stages.
Health Psychology
Integrative approach connecting psychological and physical health. We help patients manage chronic conditions, treatment side effects, and lifestyle changes. Our practice addresses the psychological impact of medical diagnoses while promoting wellness behaviors through behavior modification techniques and stress reduction strategies.
Mind/Body Counseling
Therapeutic approach integrating mental and physical health. We teach techniques for managing stress-related physical symptoms, improving sleep quality, and enhancing overall well-being. This service combines traditional psychotherapy with mindfulness practices to strengthen the connection between psychological state and physiological responses.
People
Robin J. Burks, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Burks is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of private practice experience. She earned her Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University and completed her internship at Baylor College of Medicine. A former President of the Houston Psychological Association, she has received multiple professional awards for her clinical work and community service initiatives.
Questions
What are your primary areas of expertise?
We specialize in depression, anxiety, stress management, health psychology, adolescent therapy, and mind/body relationship counseling.
Do you work with adolescent patients?
Yes, we treat adolescents aged 13+ focusing on identity issues, peer pressure, self-esteem, and family dynamics.
What is your fee structure?
We maintain an affordable private practice fee schedule with documentation provided for insurance reimbursement.
Do you accept insurance plans?
We don't participate with managed care programs but provide receipts for PPO/POS insurance reimbursement.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our evidence-based methods integrate health psychology principles with mind/body relationship strategies for holistic treatment.
