- Straightforward guidance
- Phone and e-counseling
- Family-focused help
About Deanna
Deanna Brown-Johnson is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. She presents a calm, straightforward approach and encourages people who feel overwhelmed to reach out. Her style is practical and conversational, aimed at helping people find steadier ground in day-to-day life.
She has been involved in behavioral health work since 1993, beginning after earning a Bachelor of Social Work with a minor in gerontology. She completed a master's degree in 2013 and obtained licensure as an LCMHC in 2014. Over the years she has worked across substance abuse, mental health, and services for people with intellectual and developmental differences.
Deanna also conducts ADHD testing and has experience supporting caregivers and families through stress and transitions. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar-related challenges, grief, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
Her way of working is to listen first, then offer straightforward strategies people can use between sessions. She uses phone and electronic counseling options when insurance and scheduling allow, and she keeps a flexible schedule to fit different lives.
People looking for practical support with parenting, blended family issues, communication problems, substance concerns, or coping with life changes may find her approach helpful. She invites prospective clients to begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire to schedule according to her availability.
Practical approaches and online counseling
Deanna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people manage symptoms and build coping skills. One approach emphasizes teaching concrete strategies for managing anxiety and panic attacks, such as breathing work, grounding, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations. These techniques aim to reduce the intensity of panic episodes and increase confidence in everyday activities.She also uses methods that help people reframe unhelpful thoughts and practice new behaviors in daily life. This involves identifying patterns that increase stress or low mood, then testing small changes to see what helps. These methods can be useful for depression, relationship strain, and navigating major life changes.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals, try techniques together, and adjust the plan based on what works. Clients are encouraged to bring questions and feedback so treatment fits their needs and preferences.
For practical matters, confirm the current online session options before booking since formats depend on insurance and scheduling. The availability of phone sessions and e-counseling has been part of her practice, and online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt session length and focus to match life demands while working toward the client’s goals.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar-related challenges, grief, panic disorder and panic attacks, and relationship and family issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and conversational, focused on listening first and then offering clear strategies people can use between sessions.
How long has she worked in this field?
She has worked in behavioral health since 1993 and has 11 years counted toward her current professional experience since obtaining her master's and licensure.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the credential LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
She provides phone sessions and electronic counseling as insurance and scheduling allow; confirm current session options before booking.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.