Deena Robertson, LPC

Deena Robertson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with five years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, trauma and abuse, and relationship concerns. Her approach is warm and direct, and she aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable for people who are nervous about starting. Deena emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions.

She adapts talks and plans to fit each person’s situation instead of using a one-size-fits-all script. Sessions often focus on practical skills you can use between meetings, clearer communication habits, and small behavior changes that add up. Deena draws on methods from cognitive behavioral work and acceptance-based strategies to help someone notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses.

Attachment ideas and emotion-focused techniques are used when relationship patterns or past hurts are in focus. Dialectical behavior strategies can support managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. The overall tone is collaborative: the therapist and client decide what to try together.

People working through abandonment, attachment difficulties, caregiving stress, body image, control issues, or life transitions often find the mix of practical tools and relational attention useful. Deena also supports those facing panic attacks, mood disorders, loneliness, and challenges around forgiveness and guilt.

If someone is ready to begin, the process starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and finding direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to change mood and reactions; it is often used for anxiety, panic, and depression. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps someone understand how past bonds affect present connections and trust.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deena collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She will try things, check how they feel, and adjust the plan together so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to practice new communication skills in real life between sessions while keeping the conversation consistent with what was discussed in therapy.