Peter Robbins, Ph.D.
CO-FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Clinical Psychologist
Marriage & family Therapist
Office Locations:
Brea Office
Contact
If you would like to contact Dr. Robbins, please call 800-998-6329 x300 and speak with Frances Harvey.
AREAS OF SPECIAL FOCUS
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.
PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED
Ordained Minister, Evangelical Church Alliance
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology - Cambridge Graduate School of Psychology
M.A. Degree - Marriage and Family Ministries - Fuller Theological Seminary
B.A. Degree - Psychology - Southern California College
U.S. Army - Drug & Alcohol Counselor
Advanced Training in Neuro-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
- Co-Founder of Turning Point Ministry Group
- Co-Founder of Turning Point Counseling, 1983 - present
- Co-Founder and CEO of Turning Point Financial Counseling, 1997 – present
- Co-Founder, Owner, and CEO, Turning Point Mortgage , 2004 – present
- Co-Founder, Owner, and CEO, Turning Point Stewardship, 2006 - present - Owner and CEO, Best Way Metal Stamping, 2001 – present
- Radio Talk Show Co-Host on KKLA 99.5 FM, Journey of the Heart with Dr. Kevin Downing. Heard each weekday from 1990 - 1998
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 lastPower Tips for Parenting Teens - 1 CD $17.00
New and Effective Methods for Parenting Your TeenAnger: Friend or Foe? - 1 CD $17.00
Understanding one of our most perplexing emotionsThe 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 DowningAudio CDs can be purchased by calling 800-998-6329x 300
A PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER
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.
His 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 also available for pulpit coverage.
Dr. Robbins provides 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
Inland Hills Church in Chino - Dr. Robbins & Dr. Downing
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.
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"
Strengthening Men
- Spiritual Power Tools For Dads
- Being A Dad: The Nuts & Bolts of Bridge Building
- Sexual Purity: Taming the Roaring Lion
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
If you would like to schedule Dr. Robbins as a guest speaker, please contact Frances J. Harvey at the Speakers Group for arrangements at 800-998-6329.
COMMITTED TO 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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