Robert Jenkins Therapist for Individuals, Couples, & Families

Robert Jenkins, LCSW

Senior Therapist & Clinical Supervisor
In-person & Online Therapy

Robert is a very experienced and compassionate therapist who helps couples, individuals, & families who are looking for sessions in person as well as virtually. He is Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Supervisor in New Jersey. He graduated from New York University in 1999 and has been helping individuals, couples and families for over 20 years.

Robert offers expert, compassionate support to help individuals, couples, and families navigate complex life challenges and build stronger, more fulfilling connections. He provides a safe, non-judgmental space to address difficult periods and transform them into opportunities for growth. Robert specializes in guiding partners through marriage and couples counseling, with specific expertise in helping high-conflict couples de-escalate disputes and supporting those recovering from infidelity to rebuild trust.

His practice is dedicated to fostering healthy family systems. Robert provides blended family therapy to unite new family structures, offers teen therapy, and supports parents facing challenges with children of all ages. Recognizing that major life transitions require unique care, he also provides postpartum support for new parents and specialized guidance for older couples and individuals navigating change.

Robert is committed to inclusive and affirming care for everyone. He offers LGBTQ+ affirming support and sensitive multicultural counseling that honors each person’s unique background. With a deep understanding of neurodiversity, he provides targeted therapy for neurodiverse couples, helping them navigate the specific complexities that conditions like ADHD can bring to a relationship. Additionally, Robert supports individuals managing anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, while also offering specialized therapy for couples dealing with these challenges.

• Couples and marriage counseling
• High-conflict couples support
• Infidelity recovery
• Blended family therapy
• Parenting support for all ages
• Postpartum support and coaching for new parents
• Guidance for older couples and individuals through life transitions
• LGBTQ+ affirming support
• Multicultural counseling
• Therapy for neurodiverse couples, including ADHD-related relationship challenges
• Support for individuals and couples coping with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder

From Robert…

My Approach in Action:
I am deeply committed to supporting couples and families as they strengthen their connections. Many couples and families encounter communication breakdowns or cycles of unresolved conflict that leave everyone feeling unheard and emotionally distant. In our work together, I provide compassionate and practical guidance—offering evidence-based tools for expressing needs, setting boundaries, and resolving disagreements constructively. For example, I recently worked with a couple facing ongoing arguments about parenting and discipline. Through structured exercises, we practiced active listening, established ground rules for respectful conversation, and clarified shared values beneath their differences. This process not only reduced their tension but helped them rebuild trust and work as a team again.

I also support families who are navigating transitions, blended household dynamics, or the aftermath of a breach of trust. By fostering open dialogue, encouraging mutual understanding, and teaching concrete strategies for problem-solving, I strive to ensure that each family member feels valued and heard. Whether you are adjusting to life changes, managing stress together, or rebuilding after a difficult period, my priority is to help you build healthy patterns that nurture connection and resilience over time.

In addition to my work with couples and families, I also help individuals with anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, stress and more…

A Personal Note:
I believe that you already hold the power to create lasting change in your life. My role is to provide the tools and support to help you unlock it. In our sessions, we work as a team in a space free of judgment. I am committed to helping you understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and actions. My goal is to empower you not just to cope, but to thrive, by building resilience and a stronger sense of self. Taking this step is a sign of strength, and I am here to guide you on your path forward.

Relationship & Family Expert

Robert Jenkins brings a compassionate and practical approach to blended family counseling. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), he specializes in navigating the complex dynamics that arise when families merge. Robert excels at helping couples and children manage loyalty conflicts, establish new roles, and foster a sense of unity. His expertise includes guiding high-conflict couples toward constructive communication and supporting families through significant parenting challenges. Robert is committed to providing a safe, affirming space where every family member feels heard and empowered to build stronger, more resilient relationships.

• High-conflict couples
• Parenting challenges
• Licensed relationship specialist
• Lifecycle relationship support
• Multicultural and LGBTQ+ couples
• Co-parenting and blended families
• Infidelity recovery

How We Work at Maplewood Counseling

At Maplewood Counseling, we believe that every individual, couple, and family deserves a safe and supportive space to navigate life’s challenges. Our approach is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based practices to help you achieve meaningful growth and healing.

Here’s what you can expect when working with us:

• Personalized Care: We take the time to understand your unique needs and goals, tailoring our approach to provide the support that’s right for you.
• Experienced Therapists: Our team of licensed professionals brings years of expertise in individual, couples, and family therapy, ensuring you receive high-quality care.
• Collaborative Approach: Therapy is a partnership. We work together to explore challenges, identify solutions, and empower you to make positive changes.
• Safe and Non-Judgmental Environment: We provide a welcoming space where you can feel heard, understood, and respected.
• Practical Tools and Strategies: Our sessions focus on equipping you with actionable tools to navigate life’s complexities and build resilience.

Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, relationship challenges, or life transitions, we’re here to help you every step of the way.

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Robert Jenkins, LCSW

Compassionate Support for Complex Relationship Dynamics

Are you feeling stuck in repetitive patterns that hinder your connection? Navigating the complexities of modern relationships requires more than just advice; it requires a deep understanding of the systemic patterns that shape our lives. Robert Jenkins, LCSW, provides a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals and couples can explore these dynamics and find a clear path toward healing.

A Systemic Approach to Healing

With a focus on relational health, Robert offers specialized support for those facing high-conflict situations, the unique nuances of neurodiverse relationships, and the delicate process of blending families. He understands that creating a new family unit—or rebuilding trust after infidelity—is a journey that requires immense patience and empathy.

Robert provides expert guidance to help you strengthen the couple’s bond, establishing it as a sturdy foundation for the entire family. By addressing underlying issues such as anxiety, depression, and anger, he helps clients move past barriers to intimacy and self-worth.

Inclusive and tailored Care

Robert is deeply committed to inclusivity, offering culturally sensitive care that is attuned to the needs of multicultural and LGBTQ+ couples. He ensures that all families receive respectful, effective support tailored to their unique journey, helping you transform challenges into opportunities for growth.

Areas of Expertise

Relationship & Family Support

• Lifecycle relationship support
• High-conflict couples therapy
• Postpartum support and new baby challenges
• Infidelity recovery & affair healing
• Neurodiverse Couples Therapy
• Co-parenting and blended family strategies
• Multicultural and LGBTQ+ couple support
• Navigating divorce and life transitions

Individual Wellness

• Anxiety, depression, and tress management
• Anger individual & relationship issues
• Men’s ssues
• Self-esteem building
• Parenting challenges

Ready to find clarity and connection?

Maplewood Counseling provides an inclusive and supportive environment. We proudly provide high-quality relationship, family, and individual therapy, affirming diverse identities including LGBTQIA+, Indigenous, BIOPIC, and AAPI communities.

In his free time…

Bob’s interests include hiking, camping, travel (recent travel to Portugal) , jazz and cooking French food.

Questions?

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