Deanna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Trauma and Resilience Practitioner who is dually licensed in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from The Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College in 2017 and has since dedicated her career to supporting clients who are navigating life’s challenges with compassion, collaboration, and care.

Deanna has a diverse background in mental health and has experience working with survivors of domestic violence, non-profit organizations, and inpatient psychiatric assessment settings. She works with clients ages 10 and up and specializes in supporting those experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship strain and conflict, life transitions, and low self-esteem.

Grounded in a strengths-based perspective, Deanna emphasizes each client’s inherent resilience and capacity for growth. She incorporates elements of creative arts and expressive techniques into her work, valuing the power of creativity in healing and self-discovery. Deanna’s therapeutic style is warm and relational, grounded in the belief that healing happens in connection.

Clinically trained to work with individuals who have experienced trauma, Deanna creates a safe and collaborative space where clients can gain insight, learn new coping strategies, and feel empowered to regain a sense of control in their lives. Her approach is centered around helping clients explore the patterns that shape their experiences, develop practical tools for emotional regulation, and cultivate a life aligned with their values and strengths.

When she’s not with clients, Deanna enjoys traveling to live music shows, reading at the beach, spending time with her family and two dogs, or enjoying a really strong cup of coffee.