Deanna Mullins, LCSW
Idaho · 20 years in practice
Deanna Mullins is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression.
License and registration
- LCSW, Idaho
- LCSW-35099 · expires February 2028
- LCSW, Oregon
- L12028 · expires March 2026
- NPI
- 1902203755 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Deanna
Deanna Mullins is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. She offers steady support for those facing life changes, addictions, relationship struggles, parenting strain, ADHD, and self-esteem concerns. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at making small, useful shifts that add up over time.
She creates a calm space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through without judgment.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what matters most to each person and on goals they can actually work toward between meetings. Deanna draws on a mix of methods to match the situation, including cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness practices. EMDR is part of her toolkit for addressing traumatic memories and the emotional charge they carry.
She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values and commit to actions that move them forward. Motivational Interviewing supports clients who want help finding motivation for change. Deanna has worked in Idaho and Oregon settings and brings two decades of practical experience to each session.
She is comfortable helping people navigate complex issues such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, end-of-life concerns, and the challenges faced by first responders and veterans. Her style is collaborative, steady, and focused on real-world results. People who want flexible options can work with her through video, phone, chat, or text.
She guides each person toward the methods and pace that fit their life and goals.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Deanna lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Deanna names
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit your life
Deanna commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT offers concrete exercises and simple tools you can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety and manage mood.She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, to address distress tied to upsetting memories. EMDR works by pairing focused attention with guided techniques to reduce the intensity of those memories over time.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that seem likely to help, and adjust the plan based on what feels useful. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques to use and when to try something different.
Online sessions make this work more flexible. Video calls let people use visual connection for interactive exercises, phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins or when written reflection feels easier. These formats help fit therapy into busy schedules and life demands while keeping the focus on practical change.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does she address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, ADHD, self-esteem issues, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is calm and collaborative. She focuses on straightforward skills, practical steps, and conversations that help clients move toward their goals.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Idaho and also holds licensure in Oregon as an LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and the therapist arrangement; sessions use a subscription model 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 therapist availability.
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