Works with
How Deana works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC, LPC
- Licensed in
- Florida, New Jersey
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Deana
Deana Duckenfield is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on helping people find relief from strong emotions and life stressors. She aims to create a good fit for each person who reaches out, whether seeking help feels easy or very hard. Her work often addresses anger, stress, anxiety, depression, and issues related to addiction and grief.
She uses a present-focused, goal-oriented style that helps people notice what feels out of sync in daily life.
Background and approach
Sessions look at current patterns and the practical changes that can bring more peace today. When useful, she and the client will also consider past events or future possibilities to understand how those influences shape current behavior. Deana brings six years of clinical experience and has worked with a wide range of concerns.
That background includes a focus on addictions; she holds a Masters Level Addiction Professional credential, which reflects significant experience in that area. She is licensed as a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor. Sessions aim to be straightforward and action-oriented.
Clients can expect to talk through current challenges, set achievable goals, and try concrete strategies between sessions. The emphasis is on practical steps that reduce overwhelm and build more manageable routines. She offers care in English and accepts international clients for remote sessions.
People who want support with parenting stress, family conflict, relationship strain, bipolar mood concerns, or anger can explore options with her to see if the fit feels right.
What Deana works with
Everything Deana lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Deana's practice.
Approaches that help with anger and stress online
Deana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on the present and on practical change. One common approach she uses is a goal-oriented method that helps people identify immediate problems, set short-term objectives, and test small behavior changes to reduce anger and overwhelm. This helps when strong emotions get in the way of daily life.She also draws on work with addiction-related behaviors, which emphasizes recognizing triggers, building coping plans, and replacing harmful patterns with healthier routines. That kind of work can be useful for people whose anger or mood swings are tied to substance use or compulsive behaviors.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they will tailor methods and pace so the work feels manageable and clearly focused on real-life improvements.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. Video calls let people work face to face when possible, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter check-ins and a way to keep momentum between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days or to stay connected while traveling.
Questions people ask about Deana
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, trauma and grief, as well as relationship and parenting strain.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is present focused and goal oriented, concentrating on current life patterns and practical steps to bring more calm and control.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of clinical experience and has worked across a range of mental health and addiction concerns.
Which credentials and location apply?
She holds the credential LMHC and is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor based in Florida.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients for remote work.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.