Dea Robinson, LMHC

Dea Robinson began her mental health career serving as a Corpsman and Psychiatric Technician in the US Navy, completing active duty from 1997 to 2003 with two six-month deployments in the Gulf and at GITMO, Cuba. After military service she returned to college to complete a degree in clinical counseling and built a broad clinical background across settings including crisis and emergency rooms, addiction treatment, adult and teen inpatient units, day treatment for adolescents, school-based therapy, and outpatient primary care for children, teens, and adults.

She brings 14 years of professional experience and has developed a strong familiarity with Autism and ADHD as well as with psychotropic medications. Her work spans many presenting concerns - stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem and depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting and family dynamics, sleep and eating difficulties, bipolar and mood disorders, and coping with life changes. She draws from a range of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). She is also interested in food and mood nutrition, bilateral exercises and somatic techniques, and creative art therapy.

Outside of clinical work she enjoys live music, painting and art, the card game Hand and Foot, camping, attending car shows with her 1969 Chevelle, and traveling - Europe is a favorite. She likes bingo, trivia, and cooking German food, and welcomes conversation about meaningful music. She looks forward to connecting and supporting people on their journeys. Currently her schedule is on Tuesdays, Wednesday, & Thursday (evenings) and Sundays 10-5p. LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and learn skills to move toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions and emphasizes psychological flexibility and committed action.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is a practical, skills-based approach commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and coping with everyday stressors.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity. It is often recommended for those struggling with traumatic experiences and related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dea works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and adjusts the plan over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when travel or mobility are factors, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.