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      <image:caption>I’m Deanna Kessler, LCSW, and I’ve spent over 10 years supporting adults who are navigating high-functioning stress, anxiety, and burnout. I know what it’s like to keep everything together on the outside while feeling drained, disconnected, or constantly on edge inside. My work is trauma-informed and somatic, using approaches like EMDR, Brainspotting, and parts work to help you reconnect with your emotions, regulate your nervous system, and feel more like yourself again. I offer virtual therapy for adults in New York and Massachusetts and I’m committed to creating a safe, compassionate space where you can slow down, be heard, and heal at your own pace.</image:caption>
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