Dea Robinson

Dea Robinson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 14 years of experience in clinical settings. She began her career serving as a Corpsman and Psychiatric Technician in the U.S. Navy, and later completed a degree in clinical counseling. Dea brings a steady, practical approach to working through strong emotions like anger, anxiety, and stress.

She has worked in many settings including crisis and emergency care, addictions treatment, inpatient units, day treatment for teens, school-based therapy, and outpatient primary care. This range has given her familiarity with autism, ADHD, and the effects of psychotropic medications. Those experiences shape how she assesses immediate needs and safety concerns.

Dea uses a mix of approaches to match what a person needs in the moment. She draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, and EMDR along with somatic and creative techniques. Sessions are described plainly and focus on practical skills, emotional regulation, and real-life coping tools.

Outside of work she enjoys live music, painting, card games, camping, and classic cars. She welcomes conversation about meaningful songs or life interests as part of getting to know someone. Her background in the military and varied clinical roles informs a direct, calm style in sessions.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's listed hours. The process aims to find a good fit and clear goals before moving forward.

How these approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing hard thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match personal values. It can help people who feel stuck by teaching small, steady steps toward a life that matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and provides clear strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and anger management. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a technique used to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and the distress they cause, often combined with grounding or somatic work to manage strong reactions.

Finding the right approach is often collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, current struggles, and past treatment to decide which methods to try first. Sessions may blend techniques so the work stays practical and centered on what the person wants to change.

The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy life, making it easier to schedule around work, school, or caregiving. Remote work also allows for shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions that focus on skill practice without travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and EMDR techniques to work over distance while keeping the focus on concrete, usable tools for day-to-day life.