My name is Dr. Maritza Robinson, and I am a suicide survivor. My brother, Billy Johnson, completed suicide in 2015, and my mother, Laretta Johnson, died of complicated grief five years later. I understand how untreated mental illness can affect you and those around you. I use my story and experience to help others in need. I am an LCDC and an LCSW. I enjoy helping clients learn their strengths and use them in times of crisis and life circumstances. I use an authentic and empathetic approach with my clients as well as ensure that I am present in the moment. My client-centered approach helps them to regain their control. I practice in a secure and safe space and strive to build a therapeutic alliance built on comfort and trust.