Deanna Mullins , LCSW

Deanna Mullins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Idaho and Oregon with 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, guiding them toward clearer thinking and healthier coping patterns.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored. Her work emphasizes practical tools and emotional support so individuals can make meaningful changes at their own pace.

Recognizing that seeking help takes courage, Deanna offers steady support and encouragement so people can take the first steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. She aims to empower each person to build resilience and pursue goals that reflect their values and priorities.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, invites clients to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then clarify personal values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life; it can be particularly helpful for stress, anxiety, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to change them, making it effective for anxiety and depression. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, helps people process traumatic memories so those memories produce less distress and interfere less with daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will work collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels practical and personally meaningful.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility in how sessions happen - via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can choose formats that fit their schedules and comfort levels. Remote sessions can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.