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Deana Porter, LMFT
Relationships
Family conflicts
Trauma, Abuse
Intimacy
Self esteem, Motivation
Video
Messaging
About me
I am licensed in California with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & intimacy related issues. I also have experience working with motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Professional experience
29 yrs in practice
Relationships
Family conflicts
Trauma, Abuse
Intimacy
Self esteem, Motivation
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Narcissism, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems
License information
CA LMFT 46489
Reviews
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Deana is simply amazing 🙏
Written on Feb 19, 2026 after therapy with Deana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Deanna is wonderful. I felt an instant connection with her. I would recommend Better Help and Deanna to anyone looking to speak with someone to help them navigate all of life’s curve balls.
Written on Aug 28, 2025 after therapy with Deana for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Deana is great. She's my first therapist and I cant thank her enough for what she has helped me through so far. I highly recommend giving her a shot if your on the fence about trying therapy like I was.
Written on Aug 08, 2025 after therapy with Deana for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
Deana is a great support for me during difficult family medical challenges.
Written on Jul 12, 2025 after therapy with Deana for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Deana is awesome!!! Every session we have she gives awesome advice that's so helpful in my every day life. Just truly has made the difference in dealing with the stressors in my life!
Written on Mar 26, 2025 after therapy with Deana for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
It's still early into my therapy but I felt very comfortable to open up.
Written on Jan 08, 2025 after therapy with Deana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and family conflicts