- Practical coping skills
- Values-based work
- Relationship focus
About Deena
Deena Robertson is an LPC licensed in Virginia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. She also supports individuals dealing with trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and panic disorder and panic attacks. Her approach is warm and down-to-earth, aimed at helping people take the first steps toward feeling more in control.
Deena keeps sessions focused and practical. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to help spot unhelpful thinking patterns. She also draws on acceptance and commitment work to help people clarify their values and take action, and uses attachment-informed ideas to look at relationship patterns that cause pain.
She adapts the pace to each person and builds a plan together. Conversations are tailored to specific needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all script. This can include short skills practice, learning new ways to respond to panic, or mapping out steps to reduce stress.
Deena has five years of professional experience as a licensed counselor. She describes her style as respectful, sensitive, and compassionate, and aims to make the room feel approachable for people who are nervous about starting therapy.
To begin, she works with clients to set clear goals and picks strategies that fit daily life. That can mean working on communication habits, addressing shame or guilt, or creating a plan to manage intense emotions between sessions.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, panic, and for finding practical next steps when life feels overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic attacks and depression. It often includes exercises you can practice between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses. It can help people who struggle with trust, abandonment fears, or repeated relationship conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deena will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She tailors sessions as needs change and checks in about what is helping and what needs adjusting.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and use homework practice between sessions. It also allows for flexible check-ins or shorter skill-focused meetings when life is hectic. Ask about the available session types when you schedule to match therapy to your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Deena commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and issues like low self-esteem and panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is respectful and compassionate with a practical focus. Sessions often include skill practice and collaborative planning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as a licensed counselor in Virginia.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.