Deena Robertson , LPC

Deena Robertson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia who focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. She approaches sessions with respect and sensitivity. She aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming and find clearer ways forward.

She uses straightforward conversation to identify what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical skills and real-life steps, not jargon. Deena draws on methods that help people notice unhelpful patterns, shift painful thoughts, and practice new responses.

Her style is collaborative and warm. She listens first, then suggests tools that fit the client’s daily life. Clients work together to set small goals and measure progress in ways that make sense to them.

Deena has five years of professional experience as an LPC in Virginia. Her background includes helping people cope with panic, mood shifts, attachment wounds, and life transitions like divorce or caregiving stress. She also supports work on body image, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation.

In sessions she may blend approaches such as cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance-based ideas, attachment-focused conversation, and emotion-focused techniques. The aim is to use methods that match the client’s needs and pace. Deena encourages realistic steps and ongoing reflection as part of change.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on actions that fit their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and life changes where taking small value-driven steps matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy identifies unhelpful thoughts and patterns and teaches practical skills to change behaviors and ease symptoms. CBT is often used for panic, mood problems, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. That plan can change over time based on what helps most, so the process stays collaborative and responsive.

Online therapy offers several practical options: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions when video is not ideal, and live chat or text-based messaging for shorter check-ins or when typing feels easier. These formats make it simpler to fit sessions into busy days, manage different energy levels, or use a lower-bandwidth option when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well in any of these formats, keeping therapy focused on progress and everyday life.