- Calm direct listening
- Practical coping skills
- Mindfulness focus
About Deena
Deena Ott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 23 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, or stuck after loss. Deena aims to make a calm, nonjudgmental space where someone can talk through what matters and learn practical skills to cope.
She uses clear, direct listening and lets each person set the pace of sessions. When clients want guidance, she offers structure and prompts to move things forward. Her approach mixes everyday tools with emotion-focused care so people can feel steadier between visits.
Deena draws on several well-known methods to meet real problems. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and DBT skills for managing strong emotions. Mindfulness and attachment-based ideas also show up in sessions for regulating stress and building healthier connections.
Her work often includes coping strategies for anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction. She also helps with body image, self-esteem, parenting stress, and challenges tied to adoption or caregiver roles. Practical problem-solving and skill practice are common parts of the work.
New clients can expect an initial conversation that focuses on goals and fit. Deena prioritizes helping people find the right therapeutic match and will discuss what might help most in early sessions.
She uses clear, direct listening and lets each person set the pace of sessions. When clients want guidance, she offers structure and prompts to move things forward. Her approach mixes everyday tools with emotion-focused care so people can feel steadier between visits.
Deena draws on several well-known methods to meet real problems. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and DBT skills for managing strong emotions. Mindfulness and attachment-based ideas also show up in sessions for regulating stress and building healthier connections.
Her work often includes coping strategies for anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction. She also helps with body image, self-esteem, parenting stress, and challenges tied to adoption or caregiver roles. Practical problem-solving and skill practice are common parts of the work.
New clients can expect an initial conversation that focuses on goals and fit. Deena prioritizes helping people find the right therapeutic match and will discuss what might help most in early sessions.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.