About DeAnna
DeAnna Smith is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who blends practical tools with a respectful, person-focused style. She draws on two decades of experience to help people manage relationship strain, parenting stress, anxiety, and big life changes. Her approach centers on each person's values and goals so progress fits into everyday life.
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a steady, accepting space where people can talk about what matters most.
How DeAnna works
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is included when shifting unhelpful thoughts and habits will make daily life easier. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method guide work on closeness and communication in important relationships. Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions to help reduce stress and reconnect with the present moment.
DeAnna also has experience addressing issues such as infidelity, HIV and AIDS–related concerns, and multicultural questions, and she focuses on helping people grow self-love and self-esteem. She frames therapy as a collaboration. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented while remaining compassionate and paced to what feels comfortable.
DeAnna aims to help people leave sessions with clear steps they can try between meetings. DeAnna is based in Pennsylvania and works in English. Her background is grounded in twenty years of direct clinical work and a focus on approachable, usable strategies rather than jargon.
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.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Coping with life changes
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Multicultural concerns
- Parenting issues
- Self-love
- Stress, Anxiety
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Pennsylvania |
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Online support options
How Therapeutic Approaches Work Online
DeAnna commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a listening, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the topic and pace. This approach helps people feel heard and clarify what they want to change. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns, which is useful for anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is used when relationship connection and communication need repair; it focuses on identifying and reshaping interaction patterns that cause distance or conflict.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and situation. Plans are adjusted as therapy progresses so the work stays relevant and practical.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or easier to fit into a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, journaling between sessions, or when writing feels clearer than speaking. These formats make it simpler to keep therapy consistent and to try out tools between meetings.
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