- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- Phone and e-counseling
About Deanna
Deanna Brown-Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and life changes. Sessions are offered in English and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
She began in social work after earning a Bachelor of Social Work with a minor in gerontology and later completed a master’s degree before her licensure in 2014. Much of her background includes work in substance abuse and general mental health settings. She has also worked with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and does ADHD testing.
In a session she focuses on practical conversation and problem solving. People can expect to talk through current stressors, communication problems, grief, or patterns that lead to anger. She mentions flexible scheduling and phone and e-counseling options depending on insurance and practice policies.
She lists additional focuses including blended family issues, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, domestic violence, addiction, forgiveness, isolation, life purpose, midlife concerns, panic, and post-traumatic stress. The counselor aims to help people build resilience and clearer ways of coping when emotions run high.
To begin a first appointment, prospective clients are asked to use the site button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Confirm current session options before booking.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often focus on skill building and structured conversation. One common approach is problem-focused talk therapy, which zeroes in on current triggers, patterns, and practical steps to manage stress, anger, or panic. It helps people develop clearer responses to frustrating situations.Another useful technique is behavioral activation and coping skills work. This involves identifying small, manageable actions that reduce avoidance and lift mood, and teaching concrete tools to handle strong feelings when they come up.
Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is reviewed as sessions progress so the plan can be adjusted together.
Practical benefits of meeting online include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Phone or e-counseling options have been mentioned in the therapist's biography, but confirm current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to check in during a break at work, use a shorter phone check-in when needed, or avoid camera use on days when that feels difficult.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues can be brought to sessions?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and parenting concerns, and related life changes.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach emphasizes practical conversation and problem solving to address current stressors and emotional reactions.
How many years has this counselor practiced?
The profile records 11 years of experience under the LCMHC credential, with earlier work in social services and substance abuse settings.
Where is the counselor licensed and based?
She holds the NC LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are used?
The biography mentions phone sessions and e-counseling as options when allowed by insurance; confirm current formats before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial appointment.