About Deanna
Deanna Laur greets people with a straightforward, respectful approach. She aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone under stress or facing relationship or self-esteem problems. Her style is calm and focused on practical progress.
She is an MD and holds an LCMFT, and she has 14 years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, anger, and motivation concerns. She also helps people who are coping with life changes and mood challenges.
How Deanna works
Sessions are shaped to match each person's needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Deanna uses client-centered methods to listen and build understanding from the person's own goals. She pairs that with solution-focused work to set clear, short-term goals that can change daily life.
Together these approaches aim to reduce overwhelm and improve coping skills. In practice, conversations focus on practical steps: strengthening communication, addressing control issues, and rebuilding self-love and confidence. She also supports people dealing with workplace stress, forgiveness questions, and ongoing mood concerns.
Expect direct, respectful dialogue and a plan that changes as you progress. Deanna works from Maryland and conducts sessions in English. If you decide to start, she asks you to complete a brief matching questionnaire so scheduling can align with your needs.
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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
- Anger management
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Training and background
| Registers | MD, LCMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 14 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Maryland |
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Online support options
How Deanna's Approaches Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding your priorities. The therapist follows your lead, reflects what matters to you, and helps you find your own solutions to stress, self-esteem, or relationship concerns.Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and measurable goals. It is useful when you want quick, concrete changes like improving communication at work or managing anger in specific situations.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with you and adapt methods based on your goals, preferences, and how you respond. Expect regular check-ins about progress and changes to the plan as needed.
Online sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit your routine. Video lets you see facial cues and have a fuller conversation, phone can be a simpler check-in with less bandwidth, and messaging formats work well for short updates or when you prefer not to be on camera. These options give flexibility so therapy can fit work, family, and other commitments.
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A practical next step
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