Robyn Travis
8941 Atlanta Ave. #227 Huntington Beach
Summary
Accomplished and passionate program developer and clinical therapist with over 25 year of experience in the mental health field at all levels of care. Dedicated to helping those find hope and healing in our community.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Therapist
AbleTo/United Health Group
Remote
12.2022 - 03.2026
- Providing full-time remote individual therapy services for adults in California.
- Intake/assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and crisis intervention.
- Positive metrics outcomes for depression and anxiety utilizing GAD-7 and PHQ-9.
- Utilized evidence based practices (CBT, DBT) for depression, anxiety, grief/loss and caregiver stress programs.
Private Practice Provider
Robyn Travis Counseling LLC
Newport Beach
04.2020 - 08.2023
- Created a private practice due to the pandemic, and moved to distance counseling/remote therapy.
- Provided remote outpatient services to both Oregon and California clients during the pandemic crisis.
- Excellent skills with multiple EHR platforms, billing, claims, insurance authorizations, and remote community collaboration.
- Leader in the community for those struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, OCD, and other co-occurring issues.
- Specialty practices in adolescent, marriage, and family therapy.
Founder/Director
The Oasis Center For Counseling And Wellness
Keizer
07.2015 - 04.2020
- Created a successful community outpatient program and network of providers specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. Supervisor/Director of a team of therapists, dietitians, interns, and office staff.
- Implemented curriculum and training in our state’s Medicaid and Medicare program for eating disorders.
- Developed the first IOP program in the county, and successfully contracted with all insurance panels.
- Expanded services for eating disorders through out Oregon by creating supervision and training programs.
- Organized events in the community and on college campuses for fundraisers with Project HEAL, NEDA, and Eating Disorder Awareness Week to spread awareness throughout our state.
- Created the first community provider consult group for eating disorders in the state to expand resources.
- Fostered close relationships with local colleges, hospitals, clinics, and treatment centers in various states.
Licensed Professional Counselor
New Perspectives Center
Salem
08.2012 - 07.2015
- Introduced community treatment for eating disorders and the LOC system to a team of over 30 providers.
- Developed trauma-specific treatment plans.
- Engaged in a community coalition for eating disorders advocacy.
- Provided outpatient therapy for adolescents, individuals and families with a variety of diagnoses, including addiction and co-occurring disorders.
- Designed a group therapy curriculum for eating disorders in our community.
- Created, presented and organized the first eating disorder training conference in the Willamette Valley, in Oregon.
Primary Therapist/Admissions
Monte Nido & Affiliates
Springfield
01.2011 - 08.2012
- Facilitated all admissions by advocating for the needs of the patient, based on medical and clinical necessity, to obtain authorization from insurance companies.
- Worked closely with the administrator to ensure a productive approach to meeting the needs of our state's demands for treatment options, and collaborated with a specialized treatment team.
- Led all utilization reviews to ensure patients obtained the length of stay needed for them to succeed in recovery.
- Met with patients and their families from arrival to admission to provide excellent personal care.
- Facilitated group therapy, family therapy, and case management needs for patients.
Clinical Therapist
Loma Linda Univ. Behavioral Medicine Center
Redlands
11.1997 - 11.2008
- Coordinated the establishment of the first day treatment center for eating disorders in the Inland Empire.
- Facilitated group, family, and individual therapy for chronic mental illness and chemical dependency.
- Implemented marketing strategies, community outreach programs and event planning. Primary representative for this program at all fundraisers and conferences.
- Developed the curriculum for treatment, trained all new staff, and facilitated the treatment team.
- Media and newspaper representatives for the eating disorder program.
- Developed college and city outreach, and educational events across our counties.
- Inpatient psychiatric behavioral health specialists for children, adolescents, and chemical dependency units.
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
California Baptist Univ. Counseling Center
Riverside
09.2002 - 02.2005
- Provided on-site counseling services at the university counseling center.
- Trained residence assistants in the dorms on crisis management, self harm and eating disorders.
- I was honored with the Campus Ministry Award for the outreach on campus in serving the University students.
- Taught 'Life Span Development' and 'Eating Disorders 101' at the university for the nursing program.
- Worked closely with the dean of students, coaches, and student affairs to oversee students' assessments and treatment for eating disorders.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA06-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA06-2002
Skills
- Clinical supervisor and lead program therapist
- Strong clinical judgement and crisis intervention at all levels of care
- CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP evidence based practices
- Advanced knowledge in admission, utilization review, discharge planning and EHR systems
- Grief/loss, anxiety, eating disorders, depression, OCD and caregiver stress specialist
- Cultural sensitivity and awareness
- Facilitator and team collaborator
- Marriage and family therapy studies
Certification
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, California, #8488
• Marriage and Family Therapist studies, California
• Licensed Professional Counselor, Oregon, #C2943-RETIRED
• Oregon Board Approved Supervisor-RETIRED
• Marriage and Family Therapist studies, California
• Licensed Professional Counselor, Oregon, #C2943-RETIRED
• Oregon Board Approved Supervisor-RETIRED
Timeline
Program Therapist
AbleTo/United Health Group
12.2022 - 03.2026
Private Practice Provider
Robyn Travis Counseling LLC
04.2020 - 08.2023
Founder/Director
The Oasis Center For Counseling And Wellness
07.2015 - 04.2020
Licensed Professional Counselor
New Perspectives Center
08.2012 - 07.2015
Primary Therapist/Admissions
Monte Nido & Affiliates
01.2011 - 08.2012
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
California Baptist Univ. Counseling Center
09.2002 - 02.2005
Clinical Therapist
Loma Linda Univ. Behavioral Medicine Center
11.1997 - 11.2008
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
California Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California Baptist University