Robin Rutan, LPCC
Compassionate Ohio LPCC specializing in trauma and addiction
- Addictions and trauma
- Relationships and family
- Adolescents and teens
About Robin Rutan
Robin Rutan is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio with 20 years of clinical experience working across education, residential treatment, and community settings. She brings a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to therapy and has extensive experience with adolescents, families, and adults facing substance use, co-occurring disorders, mood and anxiety concerns, and complex trauma. Robin has worked in an area school district providing mental health and substance abuse counseling to at-risk middle and high school students, and she previously provided intensive clinical services in a residential program for teenagers with co-occurring disorders.
Her background includes roles in psychiatric and substance abuse treatment facilities, private practice, and program administration, which helped her develop skills for rapid rapport-building and flexible, creative interventions. Robin draws from a range of evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and family systems approaches to tailor care to each personâs needs. She often incorporates art, writing, journaling, music, and structured homework to reinforce therapeutic work outside of sessions.
Robin holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from The Ohio State University and a Master of Education in Clinical Counseling from The University of Dayton. She emphasizes collaboration, pacing work according to each individualâs readiness, and focusing on client strengths to interrupt problematic cycles and promote meaningful change. She is not accepting new clients at this time.
Her background includes roles in psychiatric and substance abuse treatment facilities, private practice, and program administration, which helped her develop skills for rapid rapport-building and flexible, creative interventions. Robin draws from a range of evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and family systems approaches to tailor care to each personâs needs. She often incorporates art, writing, journaling, music, and structured homework to reinforce therapeutic work outside of sessions.
Robin holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from The Ohio State University and a Master of Education in Clinical Counseling from The University of Dayton. She emphasizes collaboration, pacing work according to each individualâs readiness, and focusing on client strengths to interrupt problematic cycles and promote meaningful change. She is not accepting new clients at this time.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Robin Rutan have?
Robin Rutan has 20 years of experience in clinical mental health counseling across school, residential, and treatment settings.
Is Robin Rutan a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Her license details are OH LPCC E.0800023-SUPV.
In which languages does Robin Rutan provide therapy?
Robin provides therapy in English.
Where is Robin Rutan located?
Robin is located in Ohio.
How can I work with Robin Rutan as my therapist?
You can work with Robin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on availability and the format that best fits your needs.
Does Robin Rutan work with international clients?
No. Robin does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Robin Rutan cost?
Costs can vary based on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and plan details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions with Robin Rutan
Robin Rutan integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into her online practice to meet a range of needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and helps people explore their values and strengths so they can make changes at their own pace. CBT identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood instability. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills, and it is especially useful for intense emotions, self-harm behaviors, and relationship difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Robin works collaboratively with each person to assess goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, and she adjusts methods over time so that treatment aligns with what a client needs and wants to achieve.
Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access therapeutic support from familiar settings. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats to deliver evidence-informed care adapted to each person's situation and goals.