- CBT techniques
- ACT strategies
- EMDR methods
About Deana
Deana Haynes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with four years of clinical experience and licensure in North Carolina. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting concerns, anger, and related life challenges. Her practice also covers issues such as self-esteem, intimacy difficulties, career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Deana uses a client-centered style. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical skills. She emphasizes building emotional regulation, improving communication, and developing ways to cope when feelings escalate. Her approach is described as steady and straightforward rather than theoretical.
Her methods weave together several evidence-informed therapies. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and shift behavior patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice values and take meaningful action despite difficult emotions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is part of the toolkit she applies for processing traumatic memories.
Deana welcomes people from varied backgrounds and respects different belief systems. She often works with those navigating complex trauma, long-standing emotional patterns, or life transitions that have left them feeling stuck. The sessions aim to create practical steps toward steadier mood and clearer decision making.
People are invited to explore both short-term skills and deeper processing work depending on what fits their needs. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Deana commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR as part of her work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to change behavior and mood. EMDR involves guided processing of traumatic memories to reduce their emotional intensity and help people feel less triggered by past events.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take purposeful actions even when emotions are strong. That approach supports working through anger by identifying what matters most and choosing steps that align with those values rather than reacting automatically. The therapist treats finding the right mix of methods as a collaborative process and will discuss what fits a client’s goals and preferences.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know how meetings are held. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit around work, caregiving, or other commitments. It can also let someone choose shorter check-ins, avoid being on camera some days, or use quieter times at home or work to attend. Licensed professionals adapt tools like CBT exercises, ACT worksheets, and EMDR techniques to the online setting while working with the client’s pace and comfort.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her style is client-centered and practical, using clear goals, skills training, and longer-term processing when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and also holds licensure in Florida.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered at the time of scheduling.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.