Deanna Mullins , LCSW

Deanna Mullins is licensed to practice in Idaho and Oregon and brings 20 years of professional experience to her work. She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and uses that clinical background to support people facing emotional and life challenges.

She has developed experience helping individuals manage stress and anxiety, process trauma and abuse, cope with grief and loss, and work through depression. Her approach centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed safely and explored thoughtfully.

Deanna emphasizes the courage it takes to seek greater fulfillment and change, and she focuses on empowering people as they take those first steps. She partners with clients to build practical skills and emotional insight so they can move toward a more satisfying, balanced life.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Support

Deanna Mullins integrates structured, practical therapies into her online practice to address a range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and build new coping strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and developing psychological flexibility, supporting clients who want to move toward a more meaningful life even when difficult feelings are present. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity, often helping people who have experienced abuse or other trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Deanna - as an LCSW - works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time based on what is most helpful.

Online sessions offer practical benefits for many people. Video calls and phone sessions allow real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible options for shorter check-ins or ongoing support. These modes make it easier to access licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care around work, family, and other commitments.