Dr. Deep Battu, LMHC

Dr. Deep Battu is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Indiana with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and problems with self-esteem. She works with adults and young adults who are ready to address life changes and relationship concerns.

Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. She also draws on client-centered techniques to listen closely and build a respectful working relationship.

Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are part of her toolbox too. Mindfulness helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them. Motivational interviewing supports people who want to change habits like substance use or coping patterns.

Sessions aim to be practical and focused on real-life goals. Dr. Battu helps clients set clear steps for coping with grief, trauma, sleep problems, career stress, and compassion fatigue. She works on communication, attachment concerns, body image, and issues tied to family of origin.

Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. She encourages clients to take small, consistent actions toward their goals while offering guidance along the way. If someone is ready to make changes, she helps them turn intentions into steady progress.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors in everyday life. Online CBT sessions typically combine discussion with practical homework and short exercises to change patterns of thinking and behavior, which can help with anxiety, mood, obsessions, and sleep issues.

Client-centered therapy centers on active listening and a nonjudgmental relationship. In an online setting this means the therapist provides steady support and reflection while the client leads the pace and topics of each session, useful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and addressing family of origin concerns.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will listen to your needs, discuss options like CBT or client-centered work, and agree on a plan that matches your goals and preferences. That plan can shift over time as priorities and progress change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and messaging support brief check-ins, written reflection, or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into busy lives.