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Deana Duckenfield

Deana Duckenfield

LMHC, LPC

Florida

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Calm, goal-focused support for parents and adults

Profile at a glance

Credentials
LMHC, LPC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH13379; LPC, New Jersey / 37PC00826000
NPI
1316297336
Experience
6 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

  • Present focused
  • Goal oriented
  • Addiction experience

About Deana

Deana Duckenfield is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people find practical ways to feel better in their everyday lives. She emphasizes creating a therapeutic fit that matches each person's needs and comfort level. Deana speaks plainly and works to make reaching out feel manageable, whatever someone's starting point.

Her style is present focused and goal oriented. Sessions concentrate on what is out of sync in a person's current life and on steps that can bring relief now. She also uses brief looks at the past or the future when those perspectives help shape useful changes.

Deana brings six years of clinical experience and a background in addiction work to her practice. She is a Masters Level Addiction Professional, which informs her approach with people facing substance concerns and related challenges. Her listed specialties include stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, relationship issues, family matters, grief, parenting, anger, and bipolar concerns.

People who want straightforward, goal-oriented support may find her approach helpful. She aims to work alongside each person to identify achievable steps toward feeling more settled. Deana practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English, and she is available to international clients.

If someone is ready to begin, the platform asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How Deana’s Evidence-Based Approaches Help Online

Deana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to focus on what is happening now and to build clear goals for change. One approach emphasizes present-focused, goal-oriented work that identifies small, practical steps to reduce stress and improve daily functioning. This helps people who want concrete strategies for anxiety, low mood, or anger.

She also draws on practices used in addiction care to address patterns that keep someone stuck. These methods look at triggers, routines, and coping skills so a person can replace harmful behaviors with healthier choices. That kind of work can support recovery and help manage cravings or relapse risks.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest techniques that match those priorities. Together they adjust methods as progress is made and goals change.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the original profile. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss available session options and scheduling details when you complete the matching questionnaire.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorder

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Florida, New Jersey

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Deana help with?

She lists support for stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, relationship issues, family concerns, grief, parenting, anger, and bipolar challenges.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work is present focused and goal oriented, concentrating on current life issues and practical steps to feel better today.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience and has worked with a diverse range of people and problems.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida.

Are sessions available in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats does she offer?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.

How does cost and billing work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you get in touch

  • Jot down what is happening at home and what you would most like to be different.
  • Think about when you could talk for an hour without being interrupted.
  • Therapists listed here work with individuals on family and parenting concerns, so the sessions are about you and how you handle things.
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