About Deirdre
Deirdre Owens welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, or depression. She writes in a direct, respectful way and focuses on helping each person find practical steps forward. Deirdre is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Nevada and uses straightforward talk and active listening to help clients clarify goals.
Her approach blends several well-known therapies. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose meaningful actions.
How Deirdre works
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Deirdre also works with attachment concerns and communication problems.
She helps people navigate blended family issues, chronic illness or pain, and worries about identity and belonging. Sessions include clear tools for day-to-day coping and steps to reduce panic or social anxiety. Her work is collaborative and tailored to the person in front of her.
She listens first, then suggests practical exercises and small experiments to try between meetings. Progress is tracked in simple, concrete ways so changes are visible. Deirdre has five years of professional experience as a counselor.
She practices in Nevada and holds an NV LCPC credential. She offers sessions in English and supports people from diverse backgrounds with sensitivity and respect.
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What Deirdre works with
The areas below are the ones Deirdre selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
Also listed
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Depression
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Training and background
| Register | LCPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Nevada |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants a values-driven way to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic attacks or persistent low mood. It offers concrete exercises and homework to practice between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can be helpful for intense moods and relationship struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick or combine methods based on goals, preferences, and the specific problems they bring. Sessions begin with listening and assessment, then propose practical steps and a plan to try together.
Online therapy with this clinician is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls let people talk face-to-face when that helps. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and continue work between meetings.
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