Deanna Mullins

Deanna Mullins is a licensed clinical social worker with twenty years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and grief. She also supports those dealing with depression, addiction, ADHD, relationship strain, eating concerns, and parenting stress. Her work includes additional focus on aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness and pain, caregiver strain, end-of-life concerns, and veteran-related challenges.

She builds a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can name what feels hard and try new ways of responding. Sessions emphasize practical steps and simple skills that can be used between meetings. Deanna often blends mindfulness practices with approaches that clarify values and promote action.

Her practice uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and motivational interviewing to help people notice unhelpful patterns and take small steps toward change. For those carrying traumatic memories, she also brings experience with EMDR to the conversation when appropriate.

Deanna aims to help each person identify what matters most to them and set realistic goals that fit everyday life. She encourages honest talk about setbacks and strengths and works at a pace that feels manageable. People are invited to shape the work around their needs and priorities.

She is licensed to practice as an LCSW in Idaho and Oregon. People who prefer English-language sessions will find straightforward, down-to-earth guidance and tools that translate into daily routines.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Mindfulness Therapy focuses on simple attention and breathing practices that help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them; it can be helpful for managing stress, anxiety, chronic pain, and strong emotions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small actions that match those values, which supports coping with grief, life changes, and low mood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and build new routines.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they choose methods that fit the person's life and adjust the plan as needed.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports continuing care during life transitions and for people managing chronic health issues. The therapist will discuss scheduling, session length, and any practical needs during the initial match so the plan fits everyday routines.