- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Phone and e-counseling
About Deanna
Deanna Brown-Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 11 years as a licensed clinician and a longer history in social services. She lists stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting, grief, depression and life purpose among the issues she addresses. Her profile also notes experience with bipolar disorder, anger, self-esteem, panic, and post-traumatic stress.
She began work in human services after earning a Bachelor of Social Work with a minor in gerontology in 1993 and completed a master's degree in 2013. She received her LCMHC in 2014. Early roles included work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and ADHD testing, and much of her later work has focused on substance abuse and mental health.
In sessions she adopts practical, talk-based work that helps people unpack what feels overwhelming. She often focuses on communication skills, coping strategies for stress and transitions, and problem-solving around parenting and blended family challenges. She also works with people facing caregiver stress, divorce or separation, and addiction-related concerns.
She offers phone sessions and e-counseling as insurance allows, and notes flexible hours to accommodate different schedules. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; costs vary by location. International clients are not currently accepted and sessions are provided in English.
To begin, a prospective client is asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The profile advises selecting the See online therapy options button to start that process.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work fits
She describes using evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on talk-based, practical work. One common approach is skills-focused counseling that centers on communication and coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety, panic attacks, and everyday problems. This kind of work teaches specific tools for handling reminders, triggers, or intense emotions.Another helpful approach is problem-solving and behavioral planning for life changes and parenting challenges. Sessions can include concrete steps such as setting short-term goals, adjusting routines for blended families, and practicing new ways to talk about conflicts so small changes lead to clearer patterns over time.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to identify which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences and will adjust methods as progress and circumstances change.
Practical benefits of online care include fitting sessions into busy schedules and using phone or e-counseling when those options are available. These formats can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or keep appointments during workday breaks. Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking so sessions match your daily routine.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, grief, and life purpose concerns among other areas listed.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses practical, talk-based work to help people clarify what feels overwhelming and identify coping strategies and communication changes that can help.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has been licensed as an LCMHC since 2014 and has prior work experience in social services dating back to 1993.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is an NC LCMHC based in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats does she offer for sessions?
She provides phone sessions and e-counseling as insurance allows; confirm current session options before booking.
How do I get started with her practice?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.