Deanna Brown-Johnson, LCMHC

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Deanna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is short-term problem-focused work that looks at current stressors and builds concrete coping strategies to manage anxiety, panic attacks, and day-to-day overwhelm. This approach helps people try small behavior changes and measure whether they make life easier.

Another frequent element is skills-based work for mood and relationship challenges. That includes communication techniques, emotion regulation tools, and routines to stabilize mood in depression or bipolar-related concerns. These skills aim to reduce conflict, ease caregiver stress, and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then recommend a plan to try. Progress is reviewed often and methods are adjusted to fit what the person finds most helpful.

Online formats make this process more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick updates, coaching between sessions, or when someone prefers typing. These options help people arrange therapy around work, caregiving, and other responsibilities.