Robin Rutan , LPCC

Robin Rutan, LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor), brings 20 years of clinical experience to her work supporting individuals and families through difficult transitions. She currently provides mental health and substance use counseling in an area school district, working with at-risk middle and high school students and finding that this setting offers meaningful opportunities for early intervention and growth.

Earlier in her career she provided intensive services in a residential treatment program for teenagers with co-occurring disorders, addressing complex trauma symptoms that presented as suicidal behavior, self-harm, substance use, eating issues, emotional dysregulation, and relationship instability. That role included family therapy and supportive counseling for parents managing their childrens' mental health or disruptive behaviors. Her background also includes work in psychiatric and substance abuse treatment facilities, private practice, and public program administration.

Robin earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from The Ohio State University and a Master of Education in Allied Professionals (Clinical Counseling) from The University of Dayton. She employs a range of evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Integrated Family and Systems Theory. In sessions she often integrates creative tools such as art, writing, journaling, music, and practical homework to build on client strengths and support gradual, collaborative change.

Known for a trauma-informed, resource-focused style, Robin emphasizes respectful listening, validation of feelings, and identifying patterns so that unhelpful cycles can be interrupted and healthier routines established.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered therapy emphasizes the client's own goals and resources, creating a supportive atmosphere in which individuals can explore concerns at their own pace; this approach is helpful for building self-esteem, improving relationships, and navigating life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with everyday challenges.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for people who struggle with intense emotions, impulsivity, or self-harm urges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Robin collaborates with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in care from different locations and on schedules that fit their lives. For many, these options make it easier to attend sessions consistently and to use therapy tools between meetings, supporting steady progress with licensed professionals and therapists.