Deanna Murray, LMFT - Therapist in Texas

About Deanna

Deanna Murray is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, family problems, and low self-esteem. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Deanna aims to make the first steps easier, offering steady support while people explore change.

She shapes conversations and plans around what each person actually needs. That means practical conversations about coping, motivation, and how to rebuild confidence.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on real-life changes you can try between meetings. Deanna uses a mix of methods based on the situation. She draws from client-centered work to keep the focus on the person’s values and goals.

She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Emotionally-focused ideas help when relationships or attachment patterns are part of the problem. Narrative and existential approaches are woven in when people want to rethink their life story or find clearer purpose in midlife and major transitions.

With 13 years of experience and a Texas LMFT credential, she brings practical experience without jargon. Work with her starts by identifying what matters to you, then testing small, achievable steps toward a more satisfying life.

How specific approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on hearing the person’s priorities and building goals that feel right for them; online sessions using this approach keep the conversation focused on what the client wants to change and why it matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify thought and behavior patterns that feed anxiety or low mood and teaches practical skills to change them; this work adapts well to video lessons, worksheets, and brief check-ins between sessions.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and test what fits best given a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That makes the process collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all, so adjustments are made as progress is tracked.

Online sessions can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats offer flexibility for busy family lives and for people who need same-day check-ins or ongoing short-message support between longer meetings.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attends to the emotions underneath a recurring argument or distance, and to the attachment needs driving them. Often used where a relationship keeps returning to the same painful loop.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, self-esteem issues, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, intimacy concerns, and compassion fatigue, plus related areas like codependency and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and practical. Sessions center on the person’s goals and use concrete tools such as cognitive behavioral techniques alongside person-centered listening and emotionally-focused work.

What is her professional background?

She has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults on life transitions, relationship strains, and mental health concerns. Her work blends several therapeutic approaches to match individual needs.

What credentials and location are listed for her?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with CA LMFT 52924 and TX LMFT 204288, and she practices from Texas.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she does not take international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to meet depending on client preference.

How does payment and cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 13 years
Licensed: California, Texas
Languages: English

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