About DeAnna
DeAnna Graham uses client-centered and evidence-based approaches to help people make real changes in their daily lives. She is a licensed clinical mental health counselor, LCMHC, practicing in North Carolina with 13 years of experience. DeAnna focuses on practical, down-to-earth work with people facing relationship strain, low self-esteem, anxiety, stress, and life transitions.
She takes a straightforward, person-focused stance in sessions. Conversations start with what matters most to the client.
How DeAnna works
From there she helps set clear goals and breaks them into small, manageable steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness techniques are offered to calm the body and steady attention.
DeAnna’s background includes work across many settings, offering case management and supportive counseling to people with mental, social, emotional, developmental, physical, or economic barriers. That experience shaped her practical problem-solving style. She watches for communication patterns, family stresses, caregiving strain, and grief reactions that get in the way of daily functioning.
In sessions she focuses on communication, coping skills, and rebuilding confidence. She also helps people navigate career concerns, addiction struggles, sexual and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, and aging or caregiver stress. Treatment plans are tailored to the person and their goals.
People who work with DeAnna can expect calm, clear guidance and an emphasis on useful tools. She supports clients as they practice new skills between sessions and track progress over time.
DeAnna lists 3 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.
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intimacy-related issues
- Jealousy
- LGBT
- Multicultural concerns
- Parenting issues
- Self-love
- Stress, Anxiety
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 13 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | North Carolina |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online work
DeAnna commonly blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the client’s needs and values, creating space to be heard and to name priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy offers simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase focus.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and what they hope to change. Together they try methods, see what helps, and adjust the plan as needed to find the best fit.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people talk face-to-face from different locations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick questions, ongoing coaching, or when someone prefers writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to keep momentum between sessions.
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