- Family of origin issues
- CBT and EFT methods
- Stress and anxiety
About Deanna
Deanna Murray is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas with 13 years of experience. She works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, motivation struggles, and challenges around life changes. Deanna also addresses grief, addiction-related concerns, intimacy questions, and compassion fatigue.
She focuses on how patterns from the family people grew up in continue to affect current behavior and relationships. In sessions she listens and helps clients notice recurring roles, expectations, and communication habits that keep problems repeating. The work is practical and conversational, aimed at clearer thinking and small changes clients can try between meetings.
Deanna draws on client-centered therapy to ground sessions in the client’s perspective. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Emotionally-focused ideas are used when relationships and attachment patterns are central to the concern.
With 13 years in practice, she brings steady experience rather than quick fixes. Her approach is straightforward; she helps people set realistic goals and track progress. She avoids jargon and keeps explanations short so clients can use what they learn in day-to-day life.
Sessions are offered in English and are set up so clients can discuss family of origin issues, communication problems, codependency, and other linked concerns. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients clarify their own goals and choices. This approach is helpful when someone wants practical, person-focused conversation about family patterns and emotional responses.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking, try small behavior changes, and measure whether those changes make life easier. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem issues.
Emotionally-focused ideas concentrate on attachment and relationship patterns. When family of origin or intimacy problems are central, this approach helps people notice emotional responses and try new ways of connecting or setting boundaries.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked before. Together they select methods that fit the client’s needs and adjust them over time as progress is tracked.
The practical benefits of doing sessions online include easier scheduling and fitting therapy into a busy day. Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online sessions can make it simpler to have frequent brief check-ins, use video when helpful, or choose a shorter phone conversation when that better suits the day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
California, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, life changes, grief, addictions, and related issues such as codependency and communication problems.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused ideas, existential and narrative tools as appropriate. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with adults on relationship, family, and personal concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and Texas and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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