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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.
Additional areas of focus: 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
Clinical 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
OH LPCC E.0800023-SUPV
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Robin Rutan. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
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.
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Robin for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
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!
Written on Oct 12, 2022 after therapy with Robin for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
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.
Written on Sep 10, 2022 after therapy with Robin for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Robin has been really helpful so far, and she seems to care a lot about my various struggles. I appreciate that!
Written on May 08, 2022 after therapy with Robin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Excellent clinical. Very easy to connect with and attentive to my needs
Written on Mar 30, 2022 after therapy with Robin for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions
Appreciate all that Robin has done for me. The first therapist that has actually been consistent in my life
Written on Mar 26, 2022 after therapy with Robin for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching