Richard Robinson, Ph.D.

Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute

Psychiatry
Psychology
Psychotherapy

Biography

Richard Robinson, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He serves as Director of Clinical Training for the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology and its affiliated internship program. He specializes in working with individuals with chronic physical problems, including musculoskeletal pain and migraines.

Dr. Robinson earned his doctorate in clinical psychology at UT Southwestern, where he also completed a research fellowship. He received advanced training in behavioral medicine through a fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, he joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2001.

Dr. Robinson’s research interests include adult attachment, effectiveness of interdisciplinary care, and prescription drug misuse.

License Information

TX License #31255; Expires 2/28/2025

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Education & Training

Fellowship - University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (1998-1999)
Undergraduate School - University of Texas at Austin (1989-1993), Psychology
Graduate School - UT Southwestern Medical Center (1994-1998), Psychology
Internship - UT Southwestern Medical Center (1994-1998)
Other Post Graduate Training - UT Southwestern Medical Center (1994-1998)

Honors & Awards

Seay Research Fellowship 1999-2001
Teacher of the Year 2003-2004, Division of Psychology
Outstanding Teacher and Mentor 2008, Division of Psychology

Books & Publications

Books
- Workers Compensation and Other Disability Insurance Systems Involved in Occupational Musculoskeletal Disorder in Handbook of Musculoskeletal Pain and Disability Disorders in the Workplace
  Robinson, R. C. (2014), New York, Springer
- Program Evaluation of Prevention and Intervention Methods in Handbook of Occupational Health and Wellness
  Robinson, R. C. & Garofalo, J. P. (2012), New York, Springer
Publications
- Long-term effectiveness of a comprehensive pain management program: strengthening the case for interdisciplinary care.
  Oslund S, Robinson RC, Clark TC, Garofalo JP, Behnk P, Walker B, Walker KE, Gatchel RJ, Mahaney M, Noe CE Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center) 2009 Jul 22 3 211-4
- Examining sympathetic nerve activity with microneurography during hypnosis: untangling the effects of central command.
  Robinson RC, Crasilneck H, Garofalo JP, Whitfill T The International journal of clinical and experimental hypnosis 2006 Oct 54 4 448-56
- Suicidal ideation, plans, and attempts in chronic pain patients: factors associated with increased risk.
  Smith MT, Edwards RR, Robinson RC, Dworkin RH Pain 2004 Sep 111 1-2 201-8
- Development of a self-report screening instrument for assessing potential opioid medication misuse in chronic pain patients.
  Adams LL, Gatchel RJ, Robinson RC, Polatin P, Gajraj N, Deschner M, Noe C Journal of pain and symptom management 2004 May 27 5 440-59
- Improvement in postoperative and nonoperative spinal patients on a self-report measure of disability: the Spinal Function Sort (SFS).
  Robinson RC, Kishino N, Matheson L, Woods S, Hoffman K, Unterberg J, Pearson C, Adams L, Gatchel RJ Journal of occupational rehabilitation 2003 Jun 13 2 107-13
- Challenges to early prevention and intervention: personal experiences with adherence.
  Pulliam C, Gatchel RJ, Robinson RC The Clinical journal of pain 2003 Mar-Apr 19 2 114-20
- Screening for problematic prescription opioid use.
  Robinson RC, Gatchel RJ, Polatin P, Deschner M, Noe C, Gajraj N The Clinical journal of pain 2001 Sep 17 3 220-8

Research

Prescriptions Drug Misuse
Effectiveness Trials of Interdisciplinary Care
Adult Attachment

Clinical Focus

Psychology
Psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Headache