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Online therapist

Dea Robinson

Calm, practical help for parenting and family concerns

Credentials
LMHC
Experience
14 years
Licensed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Dea

Dea Robinson brings 14 years of mental health experience to her work. She began her career as a Navy Corpsman and psychiatric technician, then returned to school to complete a degree in clinical counseling. Dea holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential - LMHC - and practices in Indiana.

She uses straightforward language and a practical approach when talking with people about stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, depression, ADHD, addictions, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

Dea draws on a range of therapy methods to meet each person where they are. She commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR alongside client-centered techniques and motivational interviewing. Sessions often include talking through patterns, learning coping skills, and trying simple exercises that address how the body and mind react to stress.

Her background includes work in crisis and emergency settings, inpatient and day treatment programs, addictions care, school-based therapy, and outpatient primary care. That variety shaped a flexible style that blends practical tools with attention to personal history and relationships. She has experience related to Autism and ADHD and a working knowledge of psychotropic medications.

Outside of therapy, Dea enjoys live music, painting, car shows, travel, and cooking German food. She welcomes sharing meaningful songs as a way to connect. Prospective clients can expect direct, down-to-earth conversation focused on small, manageable changes.

To begin, new clients follow the site's matching steps and schedule sessions according to the calendar. Dea practices in Indiana and conducts sessions in English.

Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used when anxiety, depression, or life transitions make it hard to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing different responses. It is helpful for mood, anxiety, and stress-related issues. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that uses guided attention to reduce the intensity of painful memories and related reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences, and together decide which method or combination to try. That process is collaborative and often adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy offers several ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make scheduling easier and let people fit sessions into busy lives. Licensed professionals can teach the same skills and exercises online as in person, and digital formats make it simple to review materials or practice between sessions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dea address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, family matters, trauma and abuse, intimacy topics, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and down-to-earth. She focuses on talking through patterns, teaching coping skills, and using simple exercises that involve both body and mind.
What is her professional background?
Dea started as a Corpsman and psychiatric technician in the U.S. Navy and later finished a degree in clinical counseling. She has worked in crisis/ER, inpatient and day treatment, addictions care, school-based settings, and outpatient primary care.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - with license number IN LMHC 39002809A, and she practices in Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Dea?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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