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- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Deana
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 10 years of experience, Deana Harris focuses on relationship concerns, family issues, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and compassion fatigue. She works with youth, teenagers, and adults in school and community settings. Sessions are practical and goal-focused, with an emphasis on collaboration and clear feedback.
Harris earned a Master’s Degree from the University of Detroit Mercy with specializations in school and community counseling. She blends Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. She is also trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy. These approaches are used to address symptoms, build coping skills, and chart concrete steps forward.
In sessions she helps people set short-term goals and identify small changes that make daily life easier. She uses talking, skill practice, and planning to address anxiety, stress, and transitions such as post-secondary moves or career decisions. For trauma and abuse she incorporates trauma-focused techniques alongside cognitive strategies to reduce distress and improve functioning.
Harris places importance on clear, direct conversation. She collaborates with each person to build a plan and adjusts that plan as progress is made. She also brings school and community experience to discussions about academic achievement and career planning.
Practical concerns like anger management, grief, and compassion fatigue are worked through with focused interventions and concrete coping tools. People who prefer straightforward feedback and step-by-step planning tend to find this style useful.
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How therapeutic approaches are used in remote sessions
Deana uses a combination of cognitive behavioral approaches and narrative ideas to address immediate problems and unhelpful thinking patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and behaviors, testing them, and practicing alternative responses to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from problems and rewrite difficult stories, which can help with identity, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.Trauma-focused techniques are used when past harm affects current daily functioning; these approaches break problems into manageable steps and teach coping skills to reduce distress. Deciding which methods to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust methods based on what helps most.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit appointments into work, school, and family schedules. Remote work can also let someone choose a quieter setting, use less travel time, or have shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt cognitive and narrative techniques to remote conversations and skill practice, helping clients apply new strategies between sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She focuses on relationship issues, family concerns, self-esteem, career planning, life changes, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is practical and collaborative, using a blend of Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to set goals and build coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in school and community settings with youth, teenagers, and adults.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan and holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Detroit Mercy.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people living outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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