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Deana Haynes, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW - Anxiety and Trauma support
See online therapy options- Anxiety
- Trauma processing
- Parenting stress
About Deana
Deana Haynes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with four years of clinical experience. She practices in North Carolina and works with people dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship problems, and major life changes.
She focuses on practical coping skills and clearer thinking. Sessions often include noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying different responses. Deana uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered methods, and EMDR when trauma processing is needed.
Her work commonly addresses parenting strain, grief, intimacy issues, and burnout. She also supports people managing ADHD, bipolar concerns, body image, and long-standing patterns like codependency and attachment difficulties. Deana lists additional attention to adoption and foster care, aging concerns, and coping after disasters.
In session she aims for collaborative, straightforward work. Clients can expect practical tools for emotion regulation, communication, and problem solving. There is also space to process difficult memories using EMDR when appropriate.
Deana accepts clients from diverse backgrounds and respects different worldviews and spiritual beliefs. She combines evidence-informed techniques with attention to how a person’s daily life and routines affect mental health. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Using CBT, ACT, and EMDR in online sessions
Deana works with several practical approaches that translate well to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing out new behaviors to change mood and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their values and choose actions that align with those values, even when uncomfortable feelings are present. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method used to reduce distress from painful memories by reprocessing them in a paced way.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together decide whether CBT, ACT, EMDR, or a blend makes the most sense. That decision can change over time as progress and needs become clearer.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example sessions can be scheduled during a lunch break or to avoid travel time. Some approaches lend themselves to shorter check-ins or to focused skill practice between sessions, which can help apply what was learned to day-to-day situations.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, career changes, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related life transitions.
How does she describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, using CBT, ACT, client-centered methods, and EMDR for trauma processing when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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