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Deana Fisher

Compassionate, experienced social worker focused on growth

LMSW Michigan

Experience
40 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Deana

Deana Fisher is a Michigan-licensed social worker (LMSW) with 40 years of professional experience guiding people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and motivation concerns. She brings a steady, respectful presence to clinical work and emphasizes individualized planning that responds to each person's circumstances and goals.

Background and approach

Her background includes helping clients build self-esteem, increase confidence, and address grief, parenting strains, and career stresses. Fisher adapts her conversational style and therapeutic direction to suit the needs presented, combining practical skills with empathy and sensitivity.

She works from evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside approaches that address emotion regulation and trauma. Prospective clients who are ready to make a change will find an experienced clinician who values collaboration, tailoring interventions to support coping with life changes and ongoing growth.

Approaches and Access: Evidence-Informed Care Online

Deana Fisher uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and problem solving. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when intense feelings or relationship patterns get in the way of daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then adapt treatment strategies over time so the plan fits what matters most to the individual.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access therapeutic support from home or other convenient locations while maintaining continuity of care during life transitions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting and related family issues among other areas.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her approach blends evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with compassionate, tailored dialogue and sensitivity to each client's needs.
How much experience does she bring to sessions?
The clinician has 40 years of professional work experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She is licensed as an LMSW in Michigan with license number MI LMSW 6801061880 and practices from that state.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English