Therapist profile
Deana Haynes, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting
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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma processing
- Parenting support
About Deana
Deana Haynes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing with four years of clinical experience. She is licensed in North Carolina and Florida and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, parenting questions, and life changes.
She focuses on practical, collaborative work that identifies what feels stuck and what can change. Sessions emphasize clearer communication, managing strong emotions, and building coping strategies that fit everyday life. She also addresses burnout, compassion fatigue, and career or identity shifts.
Her background includes approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. These methods are drawn on to help with trauma processing, shifting unhelpful thinking, and increasing psychological flexibility.
Deana aims to help people notice patterns that cause recurring problems and practice different ways of responding. She also works with parenting concerns and family-related stress, helping individuals sort through complicated dynamics and responsibilities at home.
People who prefer a down-to-earth, practical style may find this approach useful. Deana welcomes different spiritual views and life frameworks, and she works with clients from a range of backgrounds to find what helps in day-to-day life.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that align with personal values. ACT can help with anxiety, stress, and life changes by building flexibility in how you respond to challenges.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems with mood or behavior.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to process stressful or traumatic memories so they feel less overwhelming. It may be offered when trauma or abuse is a presenting issue and the client and therapist agree it could help.
Finding the right approach is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That decision can change over time as progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling, how to handle technology preferences, and which approach to begin with.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Florida
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, relationship strain, grief, and related issues listed in her specialties.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using methods like ACT, CBT, client-centered work, existential ideas, and EMDR to address thinking patterns and trauma responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience as a clinician working with a range of concerns including complex trauma and long-standing patterns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licenses in North Carolina and Florida and is based in North Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she use?
Formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.