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Deana Haynes

Deana Haynes, LCSW

North Carolina

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in North Carolina
LCSW, licence C019236
Licensed in Florida
LCSW, licence SW25305
NPI
1740995075
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
North Carolina

These details come from information Deana supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Parenting and caregiving
  • EMDR and CBT methods

About Deana

Deana Haynes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and Florida with four years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse, and life changes. She also supports concerns such as parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and attention-related challenges.

Her work is grounded and practical. She uses a mix of approaches to help people name what feels hard and develop coping strategies that fit day-to-day life. Sessions tend to focus on building emotional regulation, problem-solving, and clearer communication skills.

Deana incorporates several evidence-informed methods into sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and on client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on the person in front of her. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy elements are used to clarify values and take small, value-driven steps.

For people carrying trauma, she may include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address distressing memories alongside other tools. Her approach attends to both longer patterns and immediate practical concerns like work stress, caregiving load, or parenting demands.

She welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds and respects different spiritual and world views. The focus is on collaborative work - identifying goals together, testing strategies in everyday life, and adjusting the plan as needed.

BHow sessions work

How her clinical approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, life changes, and decisions about work and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then practicing different ways of responding. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with everyday stressors. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is one method some therapists use to help process distressing memories and reduce emotional intensity related to trauma. It is typically integrated with other supports and paced to the client's needs. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels manageable, and then help choose which methods to try. This is a collaborative process that may shift over time based on what helps most. Confirm the session formats before booking, as specific online options are not listed in the profile. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoid being on camera when that feels easier. Licensed professionals can adapt the chosen approaches to suit remote sessions.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingInternal Family Systems

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

North Carolina, Florida

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, intimacy-related concerns, career stress, ADHD, and related areas listed in her profile.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a practical, client-centered approach that mixes techniques from CBT, ACT, and client-centered therapy to build skills and clarify values.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, burnout, and life transitions.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in North Carolina and Florida.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or licensing details before scheduling.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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