Hi, Im Deanna!
You've done the therapy. You understand your patterns, you can trace them back to where they started, and you've put in the work. And still, something feels stuck. There's something that hasn't quite shifted yet, something that lives deeper than words can reach. That's where I come in.
I'm a somatic therapist specializing in anxiety, high-achievers, empaths, helping professionals, highly sensitive people, and those navigating miscarriage, Hashimoto's, or other autoimmune conditions. I work with intuitive, self-aware young adults and millennials in New York and Massachusetts who are done with surface-level support and ready to do the deeper work.
What working with me looks like
I use EMDR, Brainspotting, and somatic tools to help you access healing that talk therapy alone can't always reach. These aren't just techniques. They're invitations to slow down, tune into your body, and gently process what you've been carrying.
In our sessions, you won't just talk about what's happening. You'll actually feel it, make sense of it, and begin to release it. We'll notice what comes up in your body, explore patterns, and create connections between your present experience and your past, all in a space that is warm, curious, and entirely free of judgment.
Over time you'll feel more grounded, more present, and more like yourself.
Reconnecting with yourself is the first step to living authentically.
A little about me
I believe in the body's natural ability to heal because I've experienced it myself. EMDR and Brainspotting have been part of my own journey, and that lived experience shapes how I show up for you.
Living with an autoimmune condition has also been one of my greatest teachers. It's asked me to slow down, listen to my body, and be intentional about how I work, rest, and move through the world. That wasn't always easy, especially as someone who used to push through and keep going. But learning to honor my own limits has deepened my capacity to hold space for others doing the same. When you're in the room with me, you're not just working with someone who understands this intellectually. You're working with someone who is living it too.
As an empath and highly sensitive person, I lead with warmth, presence, and deep care. I'm also a certified yoga teacher, sound healer, and Reiki practitioner. These practices keep me grounded and connected to the work in a way that goes beyond the clinical.
Outside of sessions you'll find me in nature, traveling, or with my two spirited dogs. I believe in a more compassionate world, and that belief lives at the heart of everything I do.
This work is a good fit if you
Have done talk therapy and are ready to go deeper. Want an approach that works with your mind and your body, not just one or the other. Identify as a high-achiever, empath, or helping professional. Are ready to stop managing and start actually healing.
This may not be the right fit if you
Prefer traditional talk therapy. Are not quite ready to explore deeper emotional layers. Are actively experiencing suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or need regular crisis support. In those cases I'm happy to help connect you with the right resources.
My Training & Education
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Master’s of Social Work from SUNY Albany
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, New York
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Massachusetts
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EMDRIA EMDR Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant
Brainspotting Certified Therapist and Consultant
Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT-200)
Reiki Practitioner
Sound Bowl Practitioner
Advanced EMDR trainings: EMDR & Ego States Training, Four Blinks Flash Technique
Advanced Brainspotting trainings: Brainspotting Phase 1, 2, 4, and 5, expansion
