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Dea Robinson

Compassionate, experienced counselor offering practical strategies

LMHC Indiana

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Dea

Dea Robinson brings 14 years of clinical experience to her work as an LMHC in Indiana. She began her career in the U.S.

Background and approach

Navy as a Corpsman and Psychiatric Technician, then completed a degree in clinical counseling. Her background spans crisis and ER settings, inpatient care for adults and teens, addictions treatment, day treatment for adolescents, school-based therapy, and outpatient primary care for children, teens, and adults.

This breadth of experience informs a practical, skills-focused approach to care. Dea draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, and client-centered techniques.

She also integrates somatic and creative practices such as bilateral exercises, food-mood nutrition education, and art-based activities when they may support a client’s goals. Her stated specialties include stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, bipolar and other mood disorders, and many related areas.

Outside of work she enjoys live music, painting, car shows, camping, and cooking German food. Her current availability includes evenings on Tuesdays through Thursdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 5:00 pm.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy

Dea commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; CBT often focuses on practical skills for managing anxiety, mood, and everyday stressors. She also employs Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which emphasizes values-guided action and present-moment acceptance to support coping with difficult emotions and life changes. In addition, she incorporates client-centered techniques that prioritize empathic listening and collaboration to tailor goals and interventions to each person.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to explore their needs, preferences, and goals, and then adapts methods over time so treatment matches what is most helpful in practice rather than relying on a single preselected model.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with differing schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to keep consistent appointments, access care from home or work, and stay connected between sessions when needed, while allowing a licensed professional to guide skill-building and therapeutic work remotely.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Dea works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar and other mood disorders, parenting challenges, and many related areas.
What is the general therapeutic approach and style?
Her style blends evidence-informed methods such as CBT, ACT, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered techniques, with an emphasis on practical skills and collaborative problem solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience in mental health settings, including crisis and ER work, inpatient and outpatient care, addictions treatment, and school-based services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is licensed as an LMHC with credential number IN LMHC 39002809A and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are offered and can she work with clients internationally?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for remote work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionSelf-harmSelf-loveSomatizationWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSomatic Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English