- Present focused work
- Goal oriented steps
- Addiction experience
About Deana
Deana Duckenfield is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with six years of clinical experience in Florida. She works with adults who are stressed, anxious, grieving, struggling with relationships, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, or dealing with anger and mood issues. Deana aims to help people get more peace in their day-to-day life.
She uses a present-focused, goal-oriented approach. Sessions look at what is out of sync in a person's current life and set practical steps to shift things. Sometimes the work includes looking ahead to possible outcomes, and sometimes it involves reviewing past patterns that still show up today.
Deana has a background in addictions and holds the Masters Level Addiction Professional designation, MCAP. That experience informs how she supports people facing substance concerns alongside mood or relationship struggles. She also brings experience across a range of common life challenges.
In session she prioritizes clear goals and concrete steps. Conversations tend to be direct and focused on what changes can improve daily functioning. She encourages people to try specific strategies and then see what works for them in real life.
People who reach out for help are often at different starting points, and Deana emphasizes finding a good fit between the work and the person. If someone wants straightforward, practical support for stress, anger, or addiction-related issues, she frames the work around immediate, achievable goals.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Deana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at practical change. One approach focuses on present-centered, goal-oriented work that identifies immediate problems and maps small steps to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. This method is helpful for stress, anger, and everyday relationship or parenting challenges.Another area of focus draws on addiction-informed work, which looks at triggers, coping patterns, and strategies to reduce harmful behavior while strengthening healthier routines. That approach can help when substance use is contributing to mood, relationship, or anger problems.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify goals and try methods suited to the client's needs and preferences. Expect ongoing discussion about what helps and adjustments over time so the work stays relevant.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list formats. Ask which online options are currently offered and how they fit into your weekly routine. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, reduce travel time, or use a shorter phone check-in when that works better than a longer, on-camera meeting.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, addictions, anger, trauma and bipolar-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is present focused and goal oriented, emphasizing practical steps to change patterns that affect daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working with a broad range of issues and client needs.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMHC and an LPC licensed in Florida, and she holds the Masters Level Addiction Professional designation.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.