About Deanna
Deanna Bibby is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Virginia with 21 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Deanna aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people can begin hard conversations and find clearer ways forward.
She uses a mix of practical methods to match each person's needs. Sessions often include tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to spot unhelpful thoughts and from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take meaningful action.
How Deanna works
Deanna also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Her background includes extensive clinical work supporting people through post-traumatic stress and complex trauma. She brings experience addressing abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems, family tensions, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.
Young adult concerns and workplace stress are also areas she commonly addresses. Deanna emphasizes tailoring the conversation and plan to each person. That means listening first, then trying practical strategies together and adjusting as needed.
She encourages small steps that build confidence and reduce overwhelm. She conducts sessions in English and accepts clients from outside the United States. The approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, aimed at helping people manage symptoms and move toward clearer goals.
Deanna lists 9 ways of working on the entry:
What Deanna works with
The areas below are the ones Deanna selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 21 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Virginia |
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Online support options
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, purposeful actions. Online ACT sessions often include exercises to notice thoughts and commit to value-driven steps that fit daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. In remote sessions CBT can use simple worksheets, real-time coaching, and homework to practice new skills between meetings. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses distressing memories and symptoms related to trauma by guiding attention while processing those memories; this can be adapted to virtual work with clear preparation and structured protocols.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try based on goals, comfort level, and past experiences. That may mean combining methods and adjusting over time until a good fit is found.
Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls let people use visual cues and more natural conversation. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, journaling-style work, or support between sessions. These options make scheduling easier and allow therapy to fit into busy days.
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