Deanna Murray is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 13 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship troubles, and low self esteem. She writes treatment plans to match each person's needs and focuses on practical steps that can strengthen confidence and motivation. Her approach is warm and respectful and aimed at making the first step toward change feel manageable.
Deanna draws from several therapy styles to shape sessions that fit the person in front of her. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a trusting space where people can speak honestly and be heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers straightforward tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and shift patterns in their close relationships.
She also uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe old stories that hold them back and Existential Therapy to address meaning, purpose, and life transitions. In sessions she blends these approaches to match goals like handling grief, working through trauma, or managing compassion fatigue.
Deanna practices in Texas and holds the LMFT credential. Conversations focus on clear, doable steps and on strengthening communication and coping skills. She aims to be steady and practical, supporting people through changes such as midlife shifts, fertility concerns, or the fallout of infidelity.
To begin, she asks clients to describe their main concerns so she can tailor a plan that fits their life and goals.
How therapy styles shape online work
Deanna uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a calm, listening space where people can name what matters most and set personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy provides concrete strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and try new actions for issues like anxiety or low self esteem. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps identify and change repetitive emotional patterns that harm close relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. She works collaboratively to match methods to a person's needs, goals, and comfort level. That means trying tools from different styles and adjusting what she uses as progress and preferences become clearer.
Confirm the session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit regular meetings into busy schedules, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce commuting time. Licensed professionals can use talk-based exercises, thought-challenging work, and relationship-focused conversations effectively in virtual meetings when the approach fits the person's goals.
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, self esteem and motivation. Other focuses include grief, trauma and compassion fatigue.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She blends Client-Centered methods with Cognitive Behavioral tools and Emotionally-Focused work. Sessions emphasize practical steps, clearer communication, and exploring personal values.
How much experience does she have?
Deanna has 13 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of life and relationship issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the LMFT credential and practices in Texas with licensure noted for CA LMFT and TX LMFT in her profile details.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only; international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify particular formats.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the continue button on this profile, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.