About Deana
Deana Duckenfield helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start. She emphasizes finding a good fit between the person and therapy. Deana aims to make beginning therapy feel manageable, even when reaching out feels hard.
She uses a present-focused, goal-oriented style that looks at what is out of sync in daily life. Sessions focus on practical steps to ease stress and restore some calm in day-to-day routines.
How Deana works
Sometimes she and a client look ahead to imagine better outcomes; other times they look back to understand patterns that keep showing up. Deana has six years of clinical experience and has worked extensively with people affected by addictions. That background informs how she approaches issues like anxiety, depression, trauma and substance use.
She also supports people who are coping with grief, anger, relationship strain, parenting challenges, self-esteem concerns, bipolar disorder, and family stress. She holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential and the Licensed Professional Counselor credential. Deana practices from Florida and offers services in English.
She accepts international clients and adapts sessions to fit different needs and schedules. People who choose her can expect straightforward conversation and clear goals. Sessions aim to identify small, doable changes that lead to relief.
The focus is on what helps in the present day and how to build momentum toward a more manageable life.
What Deana works with
The areas below are the ones Deana selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Training and background
| Registers | LMHC, LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 6 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
How her approaches work online and in sessions
Her work is focused on present-day concerns and practical goals. One common approach she uses looks at current life patterns and identifies small changes that can reduce stress and improve daily functioning. This is useful for anxiety, low mood, and problems that interfere with routines.Another key element is applying addiction-informed methods. That means sessions often include strategies to manage cravings, plan for triggers, and build healthier coping skills. These techniques also help when substance use interacts with mood, trauma, or relationship problems.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. She will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they decide whether to focus on short-term goals, deeper patterns from the past, or a mix of both.
Online therapy offers flexibility. Video calls let people have fuller conversations and read nonverbal cues, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when camera time is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief skill coaching, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue care across different locations.
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