LCSW, 10 years of experience
Hello!! My name is Deena and I am in the middle of my 4th year as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been providing outpatient mental health treatment for a total of 8 years. I love working with my clients to help them see that their life does have meaning and to show them that they aren't defined by their problems. I can help with a range of difficulties including every day stressors, anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship issues, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, anger issues, social concerns and other trauma related issues. I want to be able to help you get through the rough times so that you are able to see what all life has to offer!! I utilize a strengths-based approach that allows to see the positives in any situation. Therapy isn't something that is easy but once you learn the skills to work through the problems of now you will be able to sort out problems in the future as well! I am also trained in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) which can help your reprocess events that have happened in your life to reduce the traumatic effect it has!
Following sessions with me you will know what it feels like to be heard. I meet you where you are, not where society feels you should be. After being in treatment you'll have the ability to manage stressors at a more functional level and could resolve past traumas that are causing you to stall out where you are now. Coping skills and self care are also two of the biggest take aways from sessions that I conduct.
I feel like the biggest strength that I have as a clinician is working with those who have experience trauma. One does not have to have all of the markers of PTSD to be living with their traumas on a daily basis. Through the use of EMDR I am able to help clients who have experienced trauma have the ability to reprocess those negative thoughts about the events and turn them in to positives. I also love working with clients to explore solutions to their day to day issues. Therapy is my passion and I treatment each client with dignity and respect.
CBT has been utilized successfully across the majority of my sessions.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing has changed lives around the world. I have been utilizing this modality since 2019 and have been able to help so many work through previous traumas and negative experiences in their life.
3 ratings with written reviews
June 3, 2025
Deena is a dream therapist. She is whip smart, observant, and with that provides insightful perspectives. She builds rapport in ways that she can customize treatment for maximum growth for all her patients. She’s on your team but will make sure you do the work. Everyone needs a Deena!
April 24, 2025
I have been doing EMDR with Deena. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it has been transformative. Deena did a great job preparing me and talking me through every session, with extra care in the beginning. She truly listens as I process everything and is able put into words how I am feeling when my thoughts came out in a jumble. She empowers me to do deep inner work and supports me in debriefing as much as I need to. I am so grateful Deena is my therapist!
March 3, 2025
Deena is a great counselor. She is very good at helping me work through sensitive personal issues. She helps me challenge irrational, negative thought, and find positive ways to channel my feelings and emotions. My quality of life has improved, because of the counseling services she provides.