Therapist profile
DeAnna Graham, LCMHC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Family and parenting focus
Continue with DeAnnaAbout
- Relationships
- Parenting support
- CBT and mindfulness
About DeAnna
DeAnna Graham is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 13 years of experience. She works with adults on relationship strain, parenting pressures, stress and anxiety, and issues such as self-esteem, addiction, grief, and career concerns.
She uses straightforward, practical methods to help people identify options and make small, manageable changes. Sessions often focus on problem solving, behavior strategies, and strengthening communication. Her approach draws on client-centered principles, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices.
Graham has a broad background working with people facing social, economic, and developmental barriers. That experience includes supportive counseling, case management, crisis intervention, and work related to homelessness and child abuse or neglect. She also has experience with caregiver stress, blended family issues, aging and geriatric concerns, and hospice or end-of-life counseling.
In sessions she emphasizes clear communication and organized problem solving. She helps people sort through priorities, weigh practical resources, and set reachable steps. Conversations are direct and focused on what can change in daily life.
People who come for help with parenting, intimacy-related issues, or family problems will find an emphasis on workable strategies. She also addresses topics such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, multicultural concerns, HIV/AIDS, and forgiveness. The work is aimed at improving everyday functioning and relationships through concrete changes.
How sessions work
Approaches used and how online sessions can help
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and decide what changes matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down unhelpful thoughts and habits and replaces them with practical steps people can try. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and behavior change. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and increase focus during stressful moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that fit current goals, lifestyle, and preferences. That may mean trying CBT strategies for a few weeks, then adding mindfulness or a client-centered check-in to see what helps most.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can be easier to fit into a busy day and can reduce travel time. They also make it possible to check in during a short break, have a shorter focused visit, or use audio instead of video when that better fits the situation. Licensed professionals can adapt the approaches above to work with the practical realities of everyday life.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she address?
She helps people with parenting strain, blended family issues, communication problems, and other family-related concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness practices to focus on practical problem solving and clearer communication.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience providing counseling, case management, and supportive services in community settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and provides services from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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