Deena Robertson, LPC

Deena Robertson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with five years of clinical experience. She brings specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy - she is certified in DBT - and holds Certified Complex Trauma Professional credentials at levels I and II, which support her work with traumatic stress and prolonged coping challenges. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and concerns related to self-esteem, motivation, and confidence.

Deena approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the individual needs and goals of the person she is supporting. Her work often addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, communication and control issues, life transitions such as divorce or midlife shifts, and symptoms like panic attacks or mood disturbances. She integrates evidence-based methods and trauma-informed skills to help clients build coping strategies and strengthen relationships.

Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and Deena acknowledges the courage involved in taking that first step. She aims to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship, meeting clients where they are and adjusting care to reflect their priorities and pace.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Deena uses evidence-based approaches tailored to each person's needs. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, focuses on building practical skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - it can be helpful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship conflicts. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in close relationships and how those early connections influence current trust, intimacy, and abandonment concerns - it can support work on relationship repair and security. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility by accepting difficult feelings while committing to meaningful action - it is useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Deena collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adapting techniques over time as needs evolve. The therapeutic relationship is a joint effort to discover what works best.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and shorter moments of support can happen through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from wherever a person is located within the therapist's service area.