Dea RobinsonLMHC

Dea Robinson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 14 years of clinical experience. She began her mental health career as a Corpsman and Psychiatric Technician in the U.S. Navy and later completed a degree in clinical counseling. Dea brings practical, down-to-earth care to people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Her background includes work in emergency and crisis settings, addictions treatment, inpatient care for adults and teens, day treatment, school-based therapy, and outpatient primary care. That range has given her familiarity with ADHD, autism, and the effects of psychotropic medication. Dea also has experience supporting concerns such as trauma, bipolar mood issues, relationship and intimacy struggles, and challenges around sleep and eating.

In sessions she blends several approaches to match each person's needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Motivational Interviewing when appropriate. She also incorporates somatic work, bilateral exercises, nutrition-focused coaching around food and mood, and creative art activities when helpful.

Dea keeps a casual, conversational style and invites people to bring what matters to them into the room, even music or creative interests. She lives in Indiana and brings practical tools, coping strategies, and paced processing to clients navigating difficult changes.

Prospective clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on her listed availability. She typically works evenings Tuesday through Thursday and Sundays.

How her approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and develop actions that align with those values. It focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing meaningful steps when feelings are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. These techniques are commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the client's lead and fosters a trusting working relationship.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then combine methods that match those needs. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can be adjusted over time.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports using creative tools or somatic exercises during a session and can help people maintain continuity of care during life changes.