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Neva Deschner, LCSW
Texas
LCSW - Stress and anxiety support
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Grief and loss
About Neva
Neva Deschner is an LCSW licensed in Texas with 10 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, work through relationship concerns, and cope with grief and loss. She also supports clients dealing with low self-esteem, motivation challenges, and confidence issues.
She uses straightforward, skills-based methods in sessions. That includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as ways to notice thoughts and try different responses. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings as well as clear ways to track progress.
Neva treats a range of concerns related to mood and behavior such as depression, bipolar symptoms, addiction-related struggles, and compassion fatigue. She also has additional focus on domestic violence matters, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and encouraging self-love. Conversations will look at what is causing daily strain and what small changes can reduce that strain.
Her style centers on helping people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and behavior habits. She works collaboratively to build simple tools for coping and decision making. Clients are encouraged to bring real situations from their lives so the work stays concrete.
For people in Texas who want focused, practical work, Neva offers a steady, skills-oriented approach. New clients begin by answering some intake questions and scheduling a first appointment to discuss goals and next steps.
How CBT and DBT are used in online sessions
Neva integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into practical online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting thoughts that increase distress and testing small behavior changes to reduce that distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches concrete skills like distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills aim to help people manage strong emotions and improve interactions with others. In sessions, skills are practiced and then applied to real situations between meetings.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review current concerns, goals, and how each method fits the situation. They can try techniques from either approach and adjust based on what helps in daily life.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can offer structured homework, real-time skills coaching, and regular progress checks to keep work focused and practical.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar symptoms.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Sessions include practical exercises to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 10 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and related counseling roles.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and practices with that credential within the state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions organized and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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 a first session.
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