My Philosophy

At Within & Beyond Counseling, we believe healing begins by shifting how we see ourselves. We exist to help people reframe their narratives, realign with their true identity, and rise into their fullest potential.

Rooted in a whole-person, trauma-informed approach, our work bridges the space between inner healing and purposeful living. We support individuals and systems in dismantling limiting patterns, cultivating resilience, and fostering authentic connection.

We believe that when you reframe what’s within, transformation becomes possible beyond.

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A modern architectural space featuring a ceiling with two elongated skylights allowing natural light to stream in. A sign with bold letters spells out 'TRAVEL IS MY THERAPY' and is prominently displayed across the ceiling. The walls are a smooth off-white with several small, modern wall lights evenly spaced along them. A wooden railing can be seen at the bottom of the image.

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Our Work Together

Welcome to Within & Beyond.

This isn’t just a business—it’s the fruit of my own becoming.
I’ve lived both the breakdown and the breakthrough. I know what it’s like to feel stuck—and what it means to rebuild from the inside out.

My approach is real, relational, and results-driven. We’ll talk through your story—not just what’s happened, but how you’ve made sense of it. Together, we’ll work on how those old meanings show up in your day-to-day life—how they shape your confidence, your boundaries, your burnout, your relationships.

Our work is grounded in measurement-based care. That means we’ll track how you’re feeling over time, not to reduce you to a number, but to make sure you’re actually feeling better. My focus is to help relieve the weight of surface symptoms so you can feel lighter, faster—creating the emotional space we need to explore what’s been planted in your life—both the weeds and the wildflowers.

Together, we examine your inner landscape: what’s rooted, what’s thriving, what’s overgrown. You get to decide what stays, what’s cleared, and what still wants to bloom.

I work with faith, but never force it. I’m a Christian, but also a human first. You get to decide how much of your spiritual life you want woven into our work. Whether you’re faith-forward or just soul-curious, there’s space here for your questions, convictions, and everything in between.

This isn’t just about feeling better. It’s about growing deeper and stepping into what’s next with clarity and confidence.

Hi, I’m Robyn, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving clients in New York and Connecticut (self-pay only in CT). I bring over 8 years of clinical experience and a deeply human approach that meets you where you are, without judgment or pressure to “perform healing.”

I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, high-functioning burnout, life transitions, and the quiet weight of perfectionism. My clients are often those who seem put-together on the outside but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck on the inside. Together, we untangle that gap.

My therapy style is warm, grounded, and strategic. Session with me are both reflective and restorative. Expect a balance of deep conversation, guided insight, and measurable tools that help you actually feel better, not just understand yourself better.

This isn’t about surface talk. It’s about rewiring the story you tell yourself—so you can step into who you actually are. You'll leave sessions with more than awareness, but strategies, structure, and a renewed sense of connection with yourself and the world around you. My goal is to help you create real movement in your healing—not just talk about it.

Robyn Pendleton, LCSW

Approach to Care

My work blends evidence-based practice with intuitive, person-centered care. Each session integrates techniques tailored to your unique needs and stage of healing.

Narrative Therapy

Centers your story, inviting you to exams narratives you've internalized and consciously rewrite the ones that no longer serve you.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy

A powerful, structured technique that helps reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories and distressing experiences. This helps you to feel better faster, so we can explore the deeper roots of growth and meaning.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Helps you notice and reframe unhelpful thought patterns so you can change the behaviors that reinforce them.

Start My Journey

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