How Deanna works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Idaho, Oregon
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Deanna
Deanna Mullins is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and depression. She brings 20 years of clinical experience and a direct, compassionate approach. Her work often addresses trauma, addictions, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, and life transitions.
Her style is straightforward and calm. She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about hard feelings and confusing thoughts. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings as well as new ways to notice thoughts and reactions.
Background and approach
Deanna uses a mix of evidence-based approaches suited to each person's needs. That may include strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and shift unhelpful thinking, mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity, or EMDR for addressing traumatic memories. Motivational interviewing and acceptance and commitment therapy also inform her work when people need help finding what matters most and staying motivated.
She has worked with adults facing caregiving stress, chronic illness, end-of-life concerns, first responder issues, and military-related challenges. Deanna also supports people dealing with midlife changes, divorce, and questions about life purpose. Her practice in Idaho draws on two decades of hands-on experience.
People who choose her often want clear tools and steady support. She encourages small, achievable steps and checks in on what helps between sessions. The goal is better coping, clearer choices, and more ability to act on values that matter.
What Deanna works with
Everything Deanna lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Deanna's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Deanna lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and anger. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach used to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional charge in a structured way.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences and suggest methods that fit. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques and checking what feels most helpful over time.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging let people check in between sessions or use briefer, focused conversations. These options help fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping the focus on practical steps and progress.
Questions people ask about Deanna
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, ADHD, self-esteem, and many life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
The approach is practical and collaborative with a calm, nonjudgmental tone. Sessions focus on tools to try between meetings and on clarifying values and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Deanna has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW and practices in Idaho; the credential is listed as LCSW, OR LCSW in her record.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.