Deanna Mullins , LCSW

Deanna Mullins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in Idaho and Oregon and 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on supporting people who are coping with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression, helping them find practical ways to move forward and regain balance.

Deanna emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental therapeutic space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly. She encourages clients to take the courageous first steps toward change and works collaboratively to build coping skills, clarify goals, and foster resilience. As an LCSW - a mental health professional trained to provide clinical care and support - she blends clinical training with real-world experience to tailor her approach to each person’s needs.

Whether addressing major life transitions, processing painful experiences, or seeking greater emotional well-being, Deanna partners with clients to empower meaningful progress and long-term growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Deanna Mullins

Deanna Mullins draws on several evidence-informed approaches to support healing and change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then move toward actions that reflect their values - this can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering concrete skills for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that assists people in processing distressing memories and reducing their ongoing impact.

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, and she adjusts strategies over time as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to match individual circumstances.

Online therapy with Deanna is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to attend sessions around work, family, mobility, or geographic constraints. This flexibility supports consistent care and allows clients to engage in therapy in formats that feel most manageable and effective for them.