About Deana
Deana Duckenfield is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. She aims to match each person with an approach that fits their needs and comfort. Deana writes short, clear plans and works with clients to set goals they can use right away.
Her style is present-focused and goal-oriented. Sessions usually look at what is out of sync in daily life and what small changes might bring more ease.
Background and approach
Sometimes the conversation turns to the past to understand patterns, and sometimes it looks ahead to plan different outcomes. The main aim is to help people find more peace in their day-to-day life. She has six years of clinical experience, including a background supporting people with addictions.
Deana holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential and the Licensed Professional Counselor credential. She practices in Florida and offers services in English. Deana works with a broad range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and family issues, anger, bipolar concerns, and addictions.
Her approach is collaborative and practical, focused on steps clients can try between sessions. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and sessions are offered through several online formats to fit different schedules.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life
Deana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on the present and on concrete goals. One approach centers on present-focused work that looks at current life patterns and daily routines, helping people identify small changes that reduce stress and anxiety. Another common approach explores how past experiences influence today, useful when patterns repeat and affect mood or relationships. Both styles aim to produce clear steps people can try between sessions to notice real change.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That planning happens together in early sessions and can shift when different tools are needed as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more connection is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers to be off camera. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief check-ins and ongoing support possible between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, or travel schedules while keeping care consistent.
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Also listed
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Experience
- 6 years
- Licensed
- Florida, New Jersey
- Languages
- English
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