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Dr. Robbins is currently available to see clients at the:

La Mirada Office
Monday through Friday
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Areas of Specialty:

Dr. Robbins is the Business Leader's Therapist. Being in business for the past 30 years, the owner of five businesses, a licensed mortgage broker, and trained in financial planning, Dr. Robbins brings a full perspective to the challenges that business owners are faced with. From balancing family and business success, employee challenges, family owned business challenges, and a host of other issues that owners are faced with, Dr. Robbins brings clinical and practical experience to the table.

He also enjoys helping couples improve their relationships and help them back from the brink of divorce as well as restoring authority to parents of challenging children and teens. Dr. Robbins also helps those struggling with anxiety, panic attacks and phobias.

Appointments can be made by calling our receptionist at our central office at:

800-998-6329
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

(If this is your first appointment, contact the call center to schedule an Intake)

 

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He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
Proverbs 13:20

 

 

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Proverbs 17:17

 

 

The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.
Proverbs 20:5

 

 

A man finds joy in giving an apt reply - and how good is a timely word!
Proverbs 15:23

 

 

An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.
Proverbs 12:25

 

 

The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4

 

 

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
Proverbs 15:22

 

 

A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
Proverbs 15:30

 

 

He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.
Proverbs 15:31

 

 

The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction. Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly brings punishment to fools.
Proverbs 16:21-22

 

 

Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 16:24

 

 

Make plans by seeking advice; if you wage war, obtain guidance.
Proverbs 20:18

 

 

A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
Proverbs 25:11

 

 

He who rebukes a man will in the end gain more favor than he who has a flattering tongue.
Proverbs 28:23

Professionally Trained

Ordained Minister, Evangelical Church Alliance

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Cambridge Graduate School of Psychology

M.A. in Marriage and Family Ministries from Fuller Theological Seminary

B.A. In Psychology from Southern California College

U.S. Army - Drug & Alcohol Counselor

Advanced Training in Nero-Linguistic Programming (NLP)

Professional Credentials

Licensed Mortgage Broker, 2006
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PSY12745, 1992
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT18023, 1982
Certified Practitioner of Nero-Linguistic Programming
Trained in the Prepare Enrich Pre-marital and marital test: Prepare Enrich.

A Pioneer

A Seasoned Counselor

With over 30 years and 30,000 hours of counseling experience, Dr. Robbins has developed the ability to apply effective and efficient treatment to the areas of his specialty. His approach to therapy is interactive. He provides feedback to clients with clear and direct counsel and makes a point to avoid psychobabble and offer useful advise in plain English. He is down-to-earth and user friendly. Most of Dr. Robbins' cases take less than 20 weeks for resolution.

A Consultant

Dr. Robbins has provided support and consultation to church and business leaders for the past 25 years. Dr. Robbins provides leadership development, ministry development, staff development, staff selection and screening, conflict resolution, change management, and crisis management. He has served the local church both on a local and district level. You can call him at 800-998-6329 to discuss your needs.

Committed to ministry

Speaker, First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton, Lay Counseling Program, Wedding Song, and Who's in the Driver's Seat? and Marriage Refreshment
President, 1998,1999 of Cornerstone Adult Fellowship, First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton

An Author

Dr. Robbins, in his continual effort to bring healing and enrichment to individuals, marriage and parents, has authored three CD series and one with his partner, Dr. Kevin Downing.

Simples Secrets of a Wonderful Marriage - 2 CD's $34.00
How to make it last...and last

Power Tips for Parenting Teens - 1 CD $17.00
New and Effective Methods for Parenting Your Teen

Anger: Friend or Foe? - 1 CD $17.00
Understanding one of our most perplexing emotions

The Jesus Who Didn't Please Others - 1 CD $17.00
When to say "yes" and when to say "no" for Sane Servant hood
Co-authored with Dr. Kevin Downing

Audio CDs can be purchased by calling 800-998-6329.

A Professional Speaker - Stretching Your Heart & Mind

Dr. Robbins is no ordinary speaker. His life long quest to help individuals, couples, and families attain emotional and spiritual health enables him to bring a wealth of experience to each speaking engagement. Dr. Robbins' warmth, wit, and personal sharing bring an unusual blend of Biblical insight and practical application.

Dr. Robbins' speaking engagements have taken him to churches, universities, seminaries, parent groups, Christian Schools, women's and men's groups, lay counseling training programs, marriage and men's retreats, professional and pastoral conferences. Dr. Robbins is available for pulpit coverage.

Dr. Robbins can provide programs that range from two hours to one week in length. His topics cover four broad series: Marriage Enrichment, Parenting Enrichment, Strengthening Men, Personal Growth Series.

Testimonials:

The Minirth Meier New Life Clinics - Dr. Robbins

Glenkirk Presbyterian Church - Dr. Robbins

Long Beach Christian Fellowship - Dr. Peter Robbins

Faith Community Church - Dr. Robbins & Dr. Downing

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Quoted in Newspapers & Magazines

Dr. Robbins has been featured in Orange County Register: It's Your Business, Steps, Changes, and Virtue magazines and has been frequently quoted in the San Gabriel Valley Daily Tribune, Progress Bulletin, Los Angeles Times, and Daily Bulletin newspapers.

Radio Talk Show Guest

He has been a radio guest on Live from L.A. (KKLA), Lite Talk (KKLA), and Faith on the Line (KBRT).

Featured Television Guest

Dr. Robbins has been a featured guest on television programs such as Joy (TBN), In Your Interest (KHSC), and Jerry Heaps Live (CAT).

Featured Expert on various Video Projects

Dr. Robbins has been sought out to provide expert opinion and insight on various video projects such as, Power Surge ("Suicide" and "Self-esteem") and Overcoming Depression.

Speaking Topics

Financial Stewardship

Financial Soul: The Union of You, your Mate, and Your Money

• Money Bags from Childhood: Bags or Baggage?
• Intersection of Money & Personality: What’s your money style?
• Marriage Inc. The Business of Marriage: Are you realizing a profit?
• MFU: Marriage Financial University: A Financial Game Plan for Your Family

Debt, Marriage, and Financial Planners: The Art of Reconciliation

Marriage Enrichment

  • God's Design for Marriage
  • Men are from Adam and Women are from Eve . . .and We're all from Planet Earth
  • Healing the Wounds that Divide
  • Balancing the Love Triangle
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered . . .Certified? - Communication that "Hit's Bulls-eye" Every time!
  • Speaking the Truth in Love: Building Trust and Deepening Your Relationship
  • Bringing the Passion Back into Your Marriage
  • A Woman's Guide to Her Man's Heart
  • Overcoming the Barriers to Intimacy
  • Fighting for Your Marriage: The new Rules for Conflict Resolution
  • Mastering Your Priorities: Time & Money

    The Prep Approach: Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program which has been herald on Focus on the Family radio program, 20/20, 48 Hours and The Oprah Winfrey Show. This program can help you and your spouse beat the odds and master the skills that can prevent marital distress and divorce. Couples will learn to discuss issues safely and clearly, use ground rules to contain destructive arguments and resolve conflict, and enhance fun, friendship, commitment, spirituality, and intimacy.

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Parenting Enrichment

  • Power Tips for Parenting Teens
  • Child Rearing 101: Building a Solid Foundation for Successful Parenting
  • How to Avoid the Most Common Mistakes Parents Make With Their Teens
  • Premarital Sex: Helping Your Teen Say "NO"

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Strengthening Men

  • Spiritual Power Tools For Dads
  • Being A Dad: The Nuts & Bolts of Bridge Building
  • Sexual Purity: Taming the Roaring Lion

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Personal Growth

  • Mastering Our Emotions
  • This Too Shall Pass: An Answer for Depression
  • Overcoming Discouragement
  • Conquering Anxiety
  • Anger: Friend or Foe
  • Violence in the Christian Home
  • Co-dependency: Is It Me?
  • Coming Home to Our Father
  • Back From the Brink: Reducing the Stress In Our Lives
  • Seeking Balance in a Hectic World
  • Unhitch, and Start Over
  • Secrets of Living a Fulfilling Life
  • Are Your Relationships in Shape
  • It's Not What Happens to You
  • You Alone Can Make a Difference
  • Freedom From Fear
  • Weathering the Storms of Life

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Committed to his family

Dr. Robbins is often heard stating that "My best credential are not found on my wall, but at home. Going home is the best part of my day."

Husband since 1978
Father of young adults
Enjoys sailing, skiing, Harley-Davidson motorcycling, golfing, weight training, reading, traveling, and spending time with his wife and children.

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