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Deanna Mullins

Deanna Mullins, LCSW

Therapist in Idaho

Compassionate LCSW focused on practical change

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  • Depression support
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Mindfulness based

About Deanna

Deanna Mullins is a licensed clinical social worker with twenty years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression. She aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Seeking change can feel hard, and she supports people as they take those first steps toward a more satisfying life.

Her approach combines practical skills and reflective conversation. She uses methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and acceptance-based strategies to clarify values and build committed action. EMDR is part of her toolkit for processing traumatic memories when that fits a person's needs. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing help people notice patterns and find motivation for change.

Deanna draws on two decades of practice across Idaho and Oregon. That background includes work with grief, addiction, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and issues common to first responders and veterans. She brings steady guidance and straightforward tasks between sessions to keep progress moving.

Sessions focus on what matters to each person and on small, doable steps. She encourages experimenting with new habits and reviewing what helps. The goal is practical, lasting change rather than quick fixes.

People who prefer English language sessions will find clear, down-to-earth support. To begin, visitors can use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule according to availability.

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How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Deanna uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try out new behaviors that reduce distress. CBT often involves home practice and simple experiments to test what works in daily life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking committed steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and will make adjustments as progress unfolds. That collaborative process helps ensure the methods fit the problem and the person's way of working.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the session formats available before booking. Many people find online work useful because it makes scheduling easier and can fit into a busy week. Online sessions can reduce commute time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to keep continuity during life changes. Licensed professionals can use the same therapeutic tools remotely, with homework and skills practice that carry over between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and a range of related issues such as addiction, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.

How does she approach therapy?

Her style blends practical skills and reflective work using approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance-based strategies, and mindfulness to build coping and clarity.

What is her professional background?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has twenty years of professional experience working with adults on a variety of mental health and life-stress concerns.

Where is she based?

She is licensed to practice in Idaho and Oregon and lists Idaho as a primary location for her work.

Which languages are offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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