I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience as a social worker and 5 years of experience in counseling. My focus has been working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, and stress related issues. I also have a strong background working with clients with substance use disorders and/or their caregivers/families as well as working with the elderly dealing with change of life issues, health issues, death, dying and grief and caregivers of the elderly.
My focus of practice is building a strong rapport and foundation with my client to enable a trust and respect for each other. I believe in a client directed approach allowing my client to focus on what they feel they need to work on in their life. My goal is to be a guide for you to effectively learn needed coping skills utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.
I look forward to building a therapeutic relationship with you working towards a healthier mental health state.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Postpartum Depression, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
TN LCSW 7789
AL LICSW 4722C
FL LCSW SW20088
SC LISW 15181
LA LCSW 17764
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Deanna has been a huge blessing!
Written on Mar 14, 2024 after therapy with Deanna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Deanna has taken the time to understand not only what I need from therapy, but also what tools will work best for me. She always has a new resource to offer, and they’re always game changing. The monthly subscription is a bigger hit to my budget now that my financial situation has changed, but I am so happy with my therapy relationship that I’m going to make it work. Because it’s an investment in myself, and because I have never had so much success in therapy as I do with Deanna. She is worth every penny! I’m in a MUCH better place than I was when I started working with her, and I honestly don’t know what my life would look like if hadn’t. Thank you, Deanna!
Written on Jan 16, 2024 after therapy with Deanna for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I feel like she really cares about how I feel. I love the fact she checks on me. She has really helped me fight some demons. I wish I could keep her as my counselor.
Written on Dec 18, 2023 after therapy with Deanna for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I already recommended BH, Deanna is awesome.
Written on Jun 27, 2023 after therapy with Deanna for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Dr Williams is phenomenal. I was reluctant going into therapy and had a lot of apprehension. Working with Dr. Williams has been such a blessing. I knew I had things to work-out, but had no idea how much I would benefit from better help. That credit goes exclusively to Dr Williams!
Written on Jan 17, 2023 after therapy with Deanna for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Great listener. Remembers what I’ve told her. Has great suggestions and sends articles and goals for me to work on!
Written on Nov 20, 2022 after therapy with Deanna for 4 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders