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Finding a Trail that Fits

We sometimes harbor the belief that there’s a “right” way or a “correct” path to get through life.

In reality, most of us are faced with a multiple-choice game and find it difficult to figure out what our next step should be.

Here’s a “not so secret” secret… there’s rarely one right path.

Rather, we can explore the possibilities and help you develop the ability to discern the choice that works for you.

I am here to help with that choice.

Panorama Therapy

Therapy is a gift you give yourself.

Working together, we’ll get a clear idea of what drives you, what makes you feel most alive, and apply that knowledge to your own unfolding life.

Sometimes it feels like you’re headed in the right direction, but sand keeps getting in your boots and slowing you down. Sometimes you come across a huge boulder, such as grief, that appears to block any path forward.

Together, we’ll step back, relax, and take in all the possibilities. We do this with iRest® meditation and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). When you have a clear understanding of your personal values, strengths, and goals we’ll develop a plan to take you forward.

Individual Online Therapy

Online therapy uses video technology to provide therapy, including psychological therapy.

Panorama Therapy uses a HIPAA secure network that allows me to meet with you through video in complete privacy, despite the multiple physical miles between us. This allows you to set up sessions wherever you are comfortable and lets me see people from all parts of New Mexico, Oregon, Minnesota, and Kentucky, the states where I am licensed as a clinical psychologist.

Learn more about Individual Web-based Therapy.

Consultation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Assessment

Panorama Therapy also offers consultation in all states for schools and agencies working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.

Learn more about Consultation Psychoeducational Assessment of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

About Robin Pope Santa-Teresa, PsyD

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I’ve followed some pretty curvy paths to get where I am now.

In 1982, I was fresh from Missouri and in a PhD program at the University of New Mexico. The original plan was to become research psychologist focusing on sign language development in deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children.

Then some life happened. And then some more.

Through some unexpected events, I ended up at Gallaudet University and then began working as a school psychologist with DHH children. This took me to Northern California, Oklahoma, Westchester County, New York, and Kentucky. Along the way, I studied art therapy and worked with DHH and hearing children in metropolitan schools, pueblo and reservation schools, rural schools, and treatment centers.

In 2007, I finally finished that elusive doctoral degree in clinical health psychology and have provided individual therapy to adults. Since 2015, my therapy practice has been completely web-based.

Throughout this journey, I’ve maintained my love for mountain trails, dogs, yoga, and theatre. Where does all this leave me? Well, I’ve met fascinating people in interesting places and continued to be delighted in the potential all humans have.

I look forward to helping you develop a plan for your own journey!

And here is the official parts of my life:

Spalding University, Louisville, Kentucky

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology, Health Emphasis (October, 2007)The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Master of Science, Developmental Psychology, (December, 1987)

Gallaudet University, Washington, DC

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (now PsyS), School Psychology (May, 1987)

Gallaudet University, Washington DC

Master of Arts, Developmental Psychology - Specialization in Deafness (December, 1986)

State of New Mexico Licensed Psychologist #1438

State of Kentucky Licensed Psychologist # 1739

State of Oregon Licensed Psychologist #3424

State of Minnesota Licensed Psychologist #LP6763