Bridges Counseling is a group of highly-skilled, independently practicing, licensed marriage and family therapists and licensed clinical social workers. We believe in the inherent worth of each individual, and believe wholeness is found in physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
You may contact the therapist directly at the phone numbers listed below
or leave a message at our main office line for general inquires.
Our Partners
Robin Thomas, MSW, MDiv
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
M. Div Master of Divinity
M.S.W. Masters in Social Work
Direct Line: 626-598-3715
Robin is a clinical social worker who graduated from the USC School of Social Work and has been practicing for over thirty years. He provides marital and premarital counseling from an experienced and Christian perspective. Robin also specializes in individual therapy for healthy stress management and works with men facing depression, anxiety, life crisis, identity issues, relationship concerns, and sexual addiction.
Robin is an adjunct faculty member at Azusa Pacific University in the Department of Social Work and the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy where he offers training in various areas related to mental health and spirituality. In addition, he co-directs Bridges Counseling along with his wife, Bobbi. In his free time, Robin enjoys creating pottery, hiking, and spending time with his wife and daughters.
Roberta ("Bobbi") Thomas, MS
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
M.S. Clinical and Community Psychology
Direct Line: 626-598-3379
Bobbi has over twenty-five years of experience as a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. She is committed to assisting individuals, couples, and families embrace their life and live life to the fullest. She values the opportunity to come alongside individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and challenging life adjustments. Bobbi enjoys providing pre-marital counseling and working with couples that are struggling within their relationship. Bobbi is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for the treatment of trauma, and has completed levels I & II of the Gottman couple’s treatment training. She believes the interplay between physical, mental, and spiritual well-being has a significant impact on individuals and their relationships. Bobbi has extensive experience working within the areas of adoption/foster care, private practice, and academia. She is dedicated to community mental health and the integration of faith in the therapeutic process.
In addition to co-directing Bridges Counseling, Bobbi is an adjunct faculty member at Azusa Pacific University in the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy. She enjoys teaching courses related to couple’s therapy, law and ethics, and clinical placement. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking and learning.
Our Therapists
Flaviana Robinson, MHA, MA
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
M.A. Clinical Psychology
M.H.A. Health Care Administration
Direct Line: 626-598-3559
Flaviana enjoys working with people from all backgrounds. She has a passion and commitment to working with couples and families to help establish and maintain strong and secure emotional bonds. She has experience counseling individuals, couples, and families with a wide variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, and adjustment to phase of life changes. She has a commitment to assisting non-traditional families and couples dealing with issues of infertility. Flaviana provides a safe and nurturing environment for people to process their experiences, gain insight, and start healing and recovery. She also possesses an in depth understanding of bicultural families.
Flaviana holds a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University. She has been providing counseling services to the San Gabriel Valley community since 2007. She also holds a Masters Degree in Health Care Administration from the University of Southern California. Flaviana is married and has two daughters.
Elizabeth J. James, MA
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
M.A. Clinical Psychology
Direct Line: 909-641-8664
Elizabeth is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who holds a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University. She has been providing services to the Greater Los Angeles and Orange County areas since 2004. She specializes in working with individuals who face the challenges of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through the application of DIR/Floortime and applied behavioral analysis (ABA). She also specializes in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for the treatment of trauma recovery and anxiety disorders. Her clinical interests include the assessment and facilitation of early intervention in the treatment of developmental disorders, fostering a therapeutic environment based upon family systems and attachment theories, and the implementation of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). She seeks opportunities to enhance individuals’ understanding of the thoughts and feelings that influence their behavior while maintaining a commitment towards their personal development and growth.
Elizabeth is also the Chair and an Associate Professor for Life Pacific University's Human Development & Psychology program as well as the Interim Program Director for the Master of Arts in Counseling program. She is passionate about the advancement of the fields of marriage and family therapy and clinical counseling. She embraces the opportunity to mentor and guide budding therapists in an academic or clinical setting. She strives to provide an enriched environment, for both students and clients, to formulate a sense of self and personal awareness.
Amy McMichael, MEd, MA
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
M.A. Clinical Psychology
M. Ed. Curriculum & Instruction in Education
Direct Line: 626-428-7683
Amy has been providing psychotherapy to a diverse population since 2006. Her compassion and focus are with individuals who suffer from mood disorders, trauma/attachment injuries, identity, and grief. She specializes in working with individuals, couples, families, and elders. Amy’s work is devoted to providing a trusting and healing experience for her clients to support resiliency and growth. Amy’s cultural background enhances her in-depth awareness of how diversity can play a distinctive role in relational issues. In addition to her counseling work, Amy also offers parenting education.
Amy holds a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University and a Masters Degree in Education from the University of La Verne. She is a Suicide Prevention Certified Gatekeeper instructor and is trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level I and Level II. Currently, Amy serves as the Training and Clinical Supervisor for the Marriage and Family Therapy trainees at the Azusa Pacific University Community Counseling Center in Azusa, CA. In her leisure time, Amy enjoys gardening, listening to Audiobooks, cooking, and spending time with her family.
We are each solely responsible for all matters concerning our clients' clinical care. Questions about that care should be addressed to each individual therapist. Our professional records are separately maintained.