Robin listened well and really helped get to the issues to address. Unfortunately, my life changed quickly and we could not do more sessions but she was diligent and a great help.
Robin Rutan, LPCC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Robin is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Robin. View 16 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Ohio
Recent reviews
Robin has been incredible throughout my journey with therapy. She is patient and offers me evidence-based tools and strategies to work through my personal issues. I am confident in her expertise and she makes me feel extremely comfortable, like I'm talking to a friend. 5/5 stars!
More about Robin
- 20 years' experience
- Female
- LPCC
Hi!
It's not easy to take the first step to start the counseling process. Sometimes, just making the decision to do something different is half the battle.
Be proud of yourself that you’ve made the decision to put yourself first and help yourself start to heal. Know that by taking this step, you already begun to improve your life….
I’m Robin and I’ve been providing counseling for over 25 years.
I'm currently working in an area school district doing mental health and substance abuse counseling with at-risk high school and middle school students and I absolutely love my job! It is a refreshing change from working within the high level of care and crisis driven environment that I had worked in since I obtained my graduate degree.
Previously, I worked at a residential treatment program. During that time, I provided intensive clinical services to teenagers with co-occurring disorders. They had complex trauma symptoms that displayed as suicidal behaviors, self-harm, promiscuity, substance use, eating issues, relationship instability, emotional dysregulation and conduct reactivity. I also facilitated family therapy and provided supportive counseling to parents who struggled due to their childrens' mental health challenges or disruptive behaviors. In the past, I have also been employed at psychiatric and substance abuse treatment facilities, worked in the private practice setting, and worked in the public setting as a program administrator.
I attended The Ohio State University and graduated with my Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work. I obtained my Masters of Education in Allied Professionals Degree (Clinical Counseling) from The University of Dayton. I utilize a variety of clinical approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Integrated Family and Systems Theory (IFAST).
I incorporate art, writing, journaling, music and other homework assignments in counseling. Experience has taught me that it is more important to focus on client strengths than be problem focused to work collaboratively with you in order to help you bring about your desired change. My goal is and go at your pace. I believe that you are your best resource.
Working with challenging individuals and coping with ongoing crisis ridden situations has taught me how to build rapport quickly, how to think outside of the box, and how to develop creative and trauma-informed interventions that will bring about your desired change. Over the years that I have done therapy, I have realized that there is really no real mystery to it. I believe it is a process that is about creating a safe space, during which there is listening with respect, validating others' feelings and identifying behavioral patterns so that these problematic cycles can be interrupted.
If my background matches your needs, please reach out. I'd love to work with you.
Specialties
Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Coping with life changes
Stress
Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Body image
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Mood disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Robin Rutan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003275652.
- LPCC · Ohio · E.0800023-SUPV · Expires October 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.
Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.
Reviews for Robin Rutan
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Robin listened well and really helped get to the issues to address. Unfortunately, my life changed quickly and we could not do more sessions but she was diligent and a great help.
Robin has been incredible throughout my journey with therapy. She is patient and offers me evidence-based tools and strategies to work through my personal issues. I am confident in her expertise and she makes me feel extremely comfortable, like I'm talking to a friend. 5/5 stars!
Robin is wonderful. As someone who’s traditionally had trouble opening up to anyone, I feel safe and confident and able to do so when speaking with her. This is helping me in my day to day life immensely.
Robin has been really helpful so far, and she seems to care a lot about my various struggles. I appreciate that!
Excellent clinical. Very easy to connect with and attentive to my needs
Appreciate all that Robin has done for me. The first therapist that has actually been consistent in my life
Robin is the best therapist I have had. She truly listens to me and helps me work through my problems
She's an amazing person! 10/10
I have had Robin as a counselor for nearly 2 years and I am so grateful for the support she has given me. I came into this feeling lost down a rabbit hole of confusion and shame and she not only helped me out of my spiral but also taught me how to keep myself from falling back into my old ways. Robin is easy to talk to, a great listener and very insightful. She is kind and warm and has a great sense of humor. I look forward to our sessions every week, even if we have to talk about hard things. She’s not afraid to tell me what I need to hear but also never makes me feel bad about it. She’s been a great support system and therapist to me and I am eternally grateful. Thank you, Robin.
Robin is one of the first therapist to truly listen to me. I will say something and she will connect it back to something I said and why I am thinking that way. She helps connects the dots. As well as gives homework which helps me be accountable. She is great and I would recommend her to anyone!
I’ve been working with Robin for almost a year now and stand by my initial review after only two weeks. Robin is very patient, disarming and insightful. She has a way of making me see things from new perspectives and also gives me the confidence to trust my intuition when we aren't in session and I’m struggling. One things I really respect about her is that she doesn’t always tell me what I want to hear, but she does tell me what I need to hear. I feel very comfortable telling her anything I’m thinking or feeling, even my most private thoughts, without fear of judgement. I truly look forward to our sessions. Robin is sweet, funny and relatable, which makes me feel like I’ve known her for years. I often tell her she’s the queen of therapy, and while she may not believe me, I know for a fact that without her council over the last 10+ months, I’d be in a dark place. Thank you Robin! I appreciate you.
I was really nervous about starting therapy again and wasn’t sure what to expect doing therapy through an app. I’m so glad I signed up and got Robin as my counselor. She has been very insightful and it has really got me thinking about a lot that is going on in my life and what I really want. It can be scary to open up to someone and tell them what’s really going on but Robin does a great job at creating a safe space and really listening. She’s helped me understand myself and my relationships better after only a short time working together. I really appreciate her.
Ms Rutan listens. She is extremely intelligent and interesting in helping me help me. She's brilliant and well versed in screw ups. She's already positively improved my life. Give her a raise!!
I wasn’t sure where to turn. I was nervous about receiving therapy through an app. Robin has put any doubt I might have had to rest completely. It’s been a long time since I felt like there was someone out there who was really listening to me and investing as much interest in my mental health as I was. I was able to connect to her immediately. I feel a genuine bond that helps me get through the day and the challenges I face. I look forward to talking to her and reading her messages. I’m getting “better” as I like to call it because of her. I can’t thank her enough.
Robin has really helped me deal with things in one of my tougher times. Appreciate her a lot and I'm glad I found this app.
I have been very happy with Robin. She makes me feel very comfortable, listens to everything I have to say and offers up not only her point of view but also additional resources from other professionals who deal with what I’m struggling with. She is very accommodating with her time and scheduling and always replies within a day to my messages. I’m thankful she was assigned to me.
Frequently asked questions
Does Robin Rutan offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Robin Rutan works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Robin Rutan speak?
Robin Rutan speaks English.
How many years of experience does Robin Rutan have?
Robin Rutan has 20 years of experience.
Where is Robin Rutan licensed to practice?
Robin Rutan is licensed to practice in Ohio.
Does Robin Rutan accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Robin Rutan does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Robin Rutan offer?
Robin Rutan offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Robin Rutan?
Robin Rutan can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Robin Rutan?
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