Our primary mission is to empower our clients to take control of challenging/ difficult areas in their lives through the use of skill-based, present-focused, goal-oriented, and scientifically-proven treatments.

Robia Smith-Herman, MSW, LCSW

Robia is a Licensed Social Worker in Pennsylvania and has been working at CHH since 2015. She has experience in the treatment of trauma/PTSD, substance abuse, severe mental illness, and eating disorders. She obtained a Master of Social Work and Social Research degree from Bryn Mawr College in 2013 and began her career at NorthEast Treatment Centers. Robia functioned as a lead clinician at NorthEast Treatment Centers before transitioning to a primary therapist position at the Renfew Center in 2014. Robia utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy models for eating disorders and other diagnoses. Additionally, she participated in the Trauma Initiative project by the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disaAbility Services of Philadelphia, wherein she received training and supervision in Prolonged-Exposure from the University of Pennsylvania.

How To Schedule An Appointment

To learn more or make an appointment for a comprehensive mental-health assessment, please call CHH at 866-739-3083.

Managing Thanksgiving: A Practical Guide for Recovery

Written by Amanda Turco, LPC Thanksgiving can be a wonderful day spending time with loved ones, taking time off work, making gratitude lists, and eating beloved comfort foods. It can also offer a plethora of challenges for people who are in eating disorder recovery. Shifts in routine, a day-long focus on different foods than you… […]

Breaking the Cycle: Empowering Parents to Tackle Childhood Anxiety and OCD with SPACE Treatment

Written by Amanda Turco, LPC Childhood anxiety and OCD are more prevalent than many realize. According to recent studies, approximately 7.1% of children aged 3-17 years in the United States have diagnosed anxiety, while 1-3% are affected by OCD (CDC). These conditions can be overwhelming for children, as they struggle to understand and manage their… […]

Managing your eating disorder recovery as an athlete

Written by Dr. Alyssa Hertz Close your eyes and picture an athlete. What comes to mind? If you pictured a person with a nearly perfect physique, you are not alone. Keeping that image in your mind, how do you think those athletes achieved their “athletic figure?” If you said through rigorous training, exercise, and a… […]

Breaking the Period Taboo: Navigating Hormones, Mental Health, and Self-Compassion

Written by Dr. Julie Thompson Let’s talk periods. My clients are mostly teen girls and young women, so this topic comes up quite a lot. Not only is it helpful to explore connections between menstrual cycles, hormones, and mental health, it also breaks down the taboo some may feel comes with discussing their monthly guest.… […]

Learning Boundaries: Navigating Burnout and Prioritizing Self-Care at Every Age

Written by Amanda Turco, LPC Boundaries can be so challenging, whether you’re 15 or 75! Recently, I have been having a lot of conversations with my clients about feelings of burnout and the importance of setting boundaries. Whether it is a more stress- free time of year or wildly busy, we often neglect our own… […]

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