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Online therapist

Deidre Means

Thoughtful care for families and relationships

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Deidre

Deidre Means, LPC, helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and parenting challenges. She uses clear, practical steps to support people coping with depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy. She works in English and practices in Texas as a licensed professional counselor.

Deidre draws on eight years of experience in school and clinical mental health settings. She has worked as a school counselor and MTSS lead, which shaped her skill at coordinating support and working with families.

Background and approach

In sessions she keeps the focus on what matters to each person and sets realistic goals together. Her style is down-to-earth and client-centered. That means she listens first, then helps clients choose tools that fit their lives.

She uses elements of cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques to build coping skills and change unhelpful patterns. Trauma-focused methods guide work with people who have experienced abuse or difficult events. Deidre pays attention to safety and pacing, and she supports clients in building resilience at a steady, manageable rhythm.

Parents and caregivers often appreciate the clear communication and practical strategies she offers. She combines therapeutic work with coaching-style guidance to help clients make changes between sessions. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting conversation. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what they say, and helps them find solutions that feel right in everyday life. This approach is helpful for people who want a supportive space to sort priorities and make steady change.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, breaks down patterns of thought and behavior into manageable pieces. It offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and shift reactions that get in the way of daily life. Clients often leave sessions with concrete tasks to practice between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and current needs, then recommend which methods to try first. That plan can change as progress is made, and choices are made collaboratively.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep continuity when life changes. Many people appreciate the flexibility of picking the format that matches how and when they feel most comfortable reaching out.

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.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and a wide range of additional areas like grief, addictions, and body image.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and goal-focused. She listens first, then works with clients to choose practical tools and steps that fit daily life.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has eight years of experience in school-based and clinical mental health roles and currently serves as a school counselor and MTSS lead.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas under TX LPC 80697. She practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English.
Can people who live outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English to those located where her licensing permits practice.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the client.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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