Tina Echterling, LPC, LMHC

Tina Echterling is a licensed mental health counselor based in Indiana with nine years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction challenges, LGBT-related concerns, and depression. As an LPC and LMHC - credentials that indicate licensed professional counselor and licensed mental health counselor - she draws on practical, client-focused methods to help clients find relief and new ways of coping.

Tina aims to build an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly about thoughts and feelings. She recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and honors each client for taking that step. Known for a direct, action-oriented style, she works alongside clients to address presenting problems and move toward meaningful change.

Her approach combines warm rapport with focused interventions, and she welcomes those ready to engage in the work of healing. Tina values collaboration and treats progress as a shared process, taking pride in being part of each client’s journey toward greater well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful, empathetic relationship so clients can explore their feelings and decide what changes matter most. This approach helps people who need a supportive space to process emotions and build self-understanding.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured method that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns where practical skills and problem-solving make a difference.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and increasing distress tolerance. It can be helpful for clients who struggle with strong emotional reactions or volatile relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tina collaborates with each person to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. Clients are treated as partners in planning care and deciding which strategies to try.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and daily life. Working with licensed professionals remotely can increase access to consistent support while preserving the collaborative, skill-based work that leads to meaningful change.