- Client-centered approach
- Solution-focused steps
- Direct supportive style
About Deanna
Deanna Laur is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, and low self-esteem. She speaks directly and kindly, offering straightforward support when life feels overwhelming. Taking the first step can be hard, and she acknowledges that courage while guiding the next steps.
Deanna shapes conversations around each person’s needs. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to center the client’s experience and preferences during sessions. She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to help people identify small, practical steps toward change. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented rather than packed with jargon.
Over 14 years, Deanna has worked with people dealing with communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, mood challenges, and workplace stress. She aims to help people build confidence and steady coping skills they can use outside of sessions. Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every conversation.
Deanna tailors the plan to each person rather than following a fixed script. Clients can expect to set clear goals, try concrete strategies between meetings, and review progress together. This practical focus helps people notice real differences in day-to-day functioning.
She practices in Maryland and conducts sessions in English. Prospective clients are encouraged to consider whether her straightforward, collaborative style fits their needs before booking.
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. Online sessions using this approach still center the person's experience, giving space to describe what matters most and shaping the session around their concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, achievable changes. In online sessions it helps people set clear next steps they can try between meetings and then check what worked.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods feel most useful, adjusting techniques based on a client's goals and preferences. This means starting with the person's immediate needs and refining the approach as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Generally, online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets some people engage from a location that better supports focus and convenience. Ask about current session options to see how they could fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, mood disorders, self-love, and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's lead and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term, actionable goals.
What is her experience in the field?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with people on the concerns listed above.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCMFT credential in Maryland and practices there.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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