Dea Robinson, LMHC

Dea Robinson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 14 years of experience in a range of clinical settings. She began her mental health career in the U.S. Navy as a Corpsman and psychiatric technician, then completed a degree in clinical counseling. Her background includes work in crisis and emergency settings, addictions care, inpatient services, day treatment, school-based therapy, and outpatient primary care.

She uses practical, skill-based methods that help people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and relationship struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her practice and she blends that with approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to match each persons needs. She also offers EMDR and Motivational Interviewing where appropriate.

Robinson pays attention to how daily habits affect mood. She teaches food-and-mood connections, somatic or body-based exercises, and creative art techniques to add concrete tools between sessions. These are shared in simple steps so people can try them on their own time.

Her experience includes working with issues such as depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addiction, bipolar and mood disorders, parenting stress, sleep and eating concerns, career transitions, and life changes. She also focuses on attachment, communication, shame and guilt, isolation, immigration-related challenges, and questions about life purpose.

Sessions are offered in English and are provided to people located in Indiana. Robinson aims for a supportive, down-to-earth style that emphasizes practical strategies and collaboration during the counseling process.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. Online CBT sessions typically include short exercises, thought records, and homework a person can use between meetings to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while acting in line with their values. In remote sessions ACT work can involve values clarification, brief mindfulness practices, and goal-based steps that fit daily life.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship and attentive listening. Over video or phone this approach helps people feel heard and supported while they decide which skills or strategies to try next.

Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked in the past, then try approaches that match those needs. Adjustments are made over time based on progress and comfort.

Online formats offer flexibility and multiple ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or easier when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, coaching-style guidance, and session follow-ups between scheduled meetings.