Deanna Mullins, LCSW

Deanna Mullins is an LCSW who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and life changes. She supports people facing addictions, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and relationship or parenting strains. Her approach is practical and calm, aimed at helping people take small steps toward feeling better.

She creates a welcoming space for people to talk about hard feelings without judgment. Conversations focus on what matters to the person now and on skills that can be used between sessions. She emphasizes coping strategies that fit day-to-day life and builds plans together with each person.

With 20 years of experience across Idaho and Oregon settings, she draws on several therapy methods to match different needs. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to notice and shift unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness practices and acceptance-based ideas help people handle painful emotions with less struggle.

For people processing traumatic memories, she incorporates EMDR-informed steps alongside other approaches when appropriate. Motivational interviewing is used to support change work and strengthen commitment to goals. Treatment plans are collaborative and adjust as the person’s needs evolve.

Deanna supports adults facing a wide range of concerns including chronic illness, caregiver stress, cancer, hospice and end-of-life issues, and veteran or first responder concerns. She encourages straightforward conversation about practical barriers to care and helps people find workable next steps.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice what they care about and take actions that match those values even when hard feelings show up. It is useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life actions to reduce distress and change behavior. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and problem-solving. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, involves guided processing of distressing memories and reactions and can be helpful for people impacted by trauma.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, past experiences, and personal preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan if something is not helping.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a weekday break, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain regular check-ins. It also allows focused short check-ins when energy or attention is limited. A therapist will discuss practical scheduling that fits everyday life and adapt techniques to work over remote sessions.