Deanna Mullins , LCSW

Deanna Mullins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing with licensure in Idaho and Oregon and bringing 20 years of professional experience to her work. She focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, recover from trauma and abuse, cope with grief and loss, and address depression. Her approach centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings and begin to make meaningful change.

Deanna emphasizes practical support and empowerment, recognizing that reaching out for help is a courageous first step toward a more satisfying life. She collaborates with each person to identify goals and build strategies tailored to their situation, whether they are managing everyday stressors or processing deep loss. Her practice aims to support steady progress and to strengthen resilience as clients move toward a more fulfilling, balanced life.

Online Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Care

Deanna Mullins integrates proven therapeutic methods into online work to meet a range of needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-based action and learning to accept difficult internal experiences while moving toward a meaningful life, which can be helpful for grief, chronic stress, and life transitions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) focuses on processing traumatic memories to reduce their emotional intensity and is often used for trauma and abuse recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Deanna works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative exploration helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls recreate face-to-face conversations, phone sessions provide a convenient alternative, and live chat or text-based messaging can support people who prefer written communication or need more flexible contact. These options increase accessibility and make it easier to maintain consistent care.