About me

When I work with teens I create an environment of trust and safety where teenagers can explore their feelings, express themselves freely and find out who they are. This can be a very trying time for teens and sometimes they just need a little guidance. During the session we will both talk and listen, helping discover who they are and how they want to interact positively in our world. I am committed to making the therapy session a fun environment where we work together to chase away fear, stress, anxiety, and depression and invite in strength and awareness.


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Addictions
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Grief , Parenting issues , Anger management , Bipolar disorder
Years of Experience: 6

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

FL LMHC MH13379

NJ LPC 37PC00826000


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Deana Duckenfield. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Jan 06, 2022 after therapy with Deana for 3 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief

Deana is fantastic and listens to my concerns and worries! She's a great partner in my mental health!

Written on Nov 05, 2021 after therapy with Deana for 2 months

She’s absolutely the best - hands down - my teen daughter immediately connected with Deana & looked forward to their weekly sessions finding them extremely helpful. My daughter said she felt like Deana really cares about me . Simply the best !!!

Written on Jul 30, 2021 after therapy with Deana for 3 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and grief

Deana is absolutely amazing; I had years of CBT therapy with only a small amount of impact. Deana, however, brought a voice of reason and was the sounding board I've always needed. She's genuinely life changing.

Written on Dec 28, 2020 after therapy with Deana for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Deana is one of those people who genuinely likes to help others. She is absolutely the right type of person to be a counsellor, because she takes time to listen and understand what your concerns are. In fact, often times she is able to connect the dots in places I would not have been able to realize so easily. Deana is very easy to talk to, and naturally puts her clients at ease, allowing them to speak freely.

Written on Dec 03, 2020 after therapy with Deana for 3 years and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties

Deana Duckenfield has the knowledge and expertise to create positive outcomes.
Thank you, Deana

Written on Jul 18, 2020 after therapy with Deana for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and anger management

I really like deana . The services of the site are great and so help me being in a small town it’s nice not to have to travel

Written on May 30, 2020 after therapy with Deana for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

A lovely understanding expert! Always asks the right questions, couldn't recommend enough :)

Written on May 01, 2020 after therapy with Deana for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

I clicked with Deana the instant I stumbled upon her profile. She has helped me see things in a different, more positive light. I feel grateful to have her.

Written on Apr 07, 2020 after therapy with Deana for 4 months on issues concerning addictions

Deana has been extremely helpful navigating me through my issues. She is kind, understanding, supportive, and does not pass any judgement. I hope to come to closure with my therapy needs soon but would request her assistance whenever the need arose.

Written on Mar 29, 2020 after therapy with Deana for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Deana is a top-notch counsellor. Perfect balance of listening, guiding and challenging. I feel safe with her and that allows me to figure out how to get over the hurdles that would be too tough to address on my own. Would absolutely recommend.

Written on Mar 11, 2020 after therapy with Deana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management

She is absolutely wonderful! I feel so comfortable opening up to her. She is great at validating my feelings and truly makes me feel that I'm not alone in this. Truly amazing woman.

Written on Feb 03, 2020 after therapy with Deana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and anger management

In the short time that Deana and I spoke, she was very helpful with my scenario, and has helped me make some hard but needed decisions in my life. Would definitely recommend her to anyone who needs someone to talk to.

Written on Jan 25, 2020 after therapy with Deana for 2 months

Even though I have come to her with a complex set of symptoms and questions, she listens and helps me leave every session feeling a bit more confident. My family started seeing improvements after just a month!

Written on Jan 10, 2020 after therapy with Deana for 2 months

Deana has been really wonderful. She immediately inspired confidence and made the most out of every session. I've made so much progress so quickly. I'll be forever grateful I contacted Pride and was matched with Deana.

Written on Nov 18, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and self esteem

Deana is an absolutely wonderful therapist to talk to, she has helped me tremendously with my anxiety and depression issues. She has a very humanistic approach to counseling, and completely helps in understand the way some emotions come to play. Above all, she does not judge in any way, and is constantly proactive in reaching out to me even when sometimes I forget to keep up with counseling. I highly recommend her to anyone experiencing mental issues, or for someone who needs an outlet to vent even. Thank you Deana for the amazing work you do!

Written on Oct 06, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adh

My counselor is really good at getting to the root of my problems,its like when I think my problem is one simple thing it turns out to be a whole puzzle and that's what I appreciate the most ,apart from that, she checks up on me on her own accord which makes me feel cared for and she schedules appointments on her own which just makes me know how supportive she is.

Written on Sep 16, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem

Deana is a good listener and never judges, she just gives impartial support and advice.

Written on Sep 05, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 2 weeks

I’m really happy with Deana. She’s been really helpful, kind, and respectful. She’s empathetic not just with me, but with my loved ones when we talk about them. She’s easy to talk to and an excellent counsellor.

Written on Jul 30, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 2 months

Deana is a wonderful counselor. She quickly establishes an intimate and trusting atmosphere, and it's very easy to talk to her about the most difficult things without the fear of being judged or dismissed.

Written on Jul 27, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and coaching

Deana has truly helped me get into a better place.

Written on Jul 19, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and self esteem

Deana is absolutely incredible! She is so understanding and helpful. I could not recommend her more.

Written on Jul 09, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

She really wants to learn the way you need help before jumping right in and tries to tailor the experience to each client

Written on Jul 02, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse

Deana is very comforting and empathetic towards most situations. She listens and is very proactive with her responses and advice. Deana makes a space for you to feel comfortable.

Written on Jun 29, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management

I really enjoy my sessions with Deana. She’s really helpful and understanding. I was severely depressed when I started therapy, and I was on antidepressants, and recently I realized that my depression is gone. And we’ve also gone into my issues with my family and I’m slowly figuring myself out thanks to Deana.

Written on Jun 03, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 3 weeks

In the short amount of time that I have been with Dana and Pride, I find it very helpful.

Written on May 27, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 3 weeks

Deana has been incredible. I wasn't sure what to expect from an online service... I'm no stranger to counseling but I have often felt like my counselor was telling me I shouldn't feel the things I was feeling. I didn't feel heard or understood. Deana is the exact opposite. She is incredibly understanding and supportive. I feel like she truly has my best interests at heart and I always end a session feeling like progress was made. Thank you, Deana. You have made a difference in my life in only a matter of weeks.

Written on May 26, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse

Denna is a great listener and offers support and helps you see things from a different view. I love the the talks she sends to help. I would highly recommend her.

Written on May 16, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Deana is a wonderful therapist! She has empathy, she's a good listener, she's open minded. I think I couldn't have found a better therapist.

Written on May 15, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

When messaging with Deana, I can tell there’s a REAL person with REAL concerns and suggestions on the other end. Others in the past have put off a robot-like vibe almost, but Deana’s realistic and down to earth persona brings another level of online assistance.

Written on May 09, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem

Deana has been great so far, she's listened to everything I've had to say and responds to me in the way I said I would prefer so has tailored her responses according to what I didn't like in my previous counsellor, she's been very useful in the short time I've had her, I'd definitely recommend her :)

Written on May 07, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues

Deana’s insight and wisdom go far beyond her years. She has a very unique ability to put things in perspective in a very non judgmental way and REGULARLY helps me to see things with a much healthier perspective. I wish I could put her in my pocket and carry her around all day with me, but having her available to me here is a fair compromise. She has helped me clarify in my mind so many things including: divorce, personal relationships post divorce, business issues, every day self esteem and confidence issues. I would recommend her whole heartedly to anyone who needs a friendly, knowledgeable counselor who will call you on your bullshit but never make you feel badly about yourself doing it. I feel I truly am a better person because of her counsel. I definitely have learned to cope with a lot of issues that come up better.

Written on May 03, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

Deana is very personable and listens so well. I have had many problems with councillors in the past and her expertise and experience has helped me. She has made me feel comfortable that she is there and it has opened me up a lot.

Written on Apr 16, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 2 weeks

I have had a bad experience with therapy before and so was cautious entering into this. Deana immediately gave me reason to trust her with some insightful, but measured feedback and questions. While I was going off on tangents she was able to stay clear and keep things simple. So far so good!

Written on Apr 11, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, anger management, and career difficulties

All I want to say is thank you so much <3 I will be back and I will find you again :)

Written on Apr 09, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and bipolar disorder

She is very supportive. I look forward to my counselor sessions.

Written on Apr 07, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Deana is simply great! She is able to listen to you and to make the conversation flow. She managed to make you feel very motivated and flip your negative emotions straight away. She demonstrate a sincere concern about your persona and she goes far and beyond to help you. If i did not contact her or if we had a session schedules in a week time she would text me to check out how I was. She is great!!

Written on Mar 04, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem

Deana is awesome! She listens & gives great support & advice! My experience with her has been great!

Written on Feb 19, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and career difficulties

Great listener, understanding and flexible

Written on Feb 12, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 2 months

She consistently followed up and provided feed back . When she felt that it would be appropriate to end the sessions she communicated same and reasons. She has demonstrated empathy and sensitivity.

Written on Jan 17, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem

Deanna is extremely kind and caring. I reached out to her in a time of deep need and her support was deeply appreciated in helping me turn my life around. I would absolutely recommend her as a knowledgeable and effective therapist. Thank you Deanna.

Written on Jan 04, 2019 after therapy with Deana for 2 weeks

I have not worked with Deana very long at this point but I feel that she has been very helpful. She seems to be in tune with my concerns and has offered good advice.

Written on Nov 20, 2018 after therapy with Deana for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

She's amazing. Simple as that.

Written on Oct 30, 2018 after therapy with Deana for 2 weeks

She is kind, understanding and patient with me. :)

Written on Sep 17, 2018 after therapy with Deana for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting, and self esteem

Deana has been very kind and supportive, and she understands my issues and doesn't belittle them unlike a couple of my previous counsellors IRL. She also pushes me to get outside my comfort zone, which is a huge issue for me, but ultimately necessary. Since my comfort zone is about the size of a kiddie pool. She is a great and compassionate counsellor.

Written on Sep 12, 2018 after therapy with Deana for 2 weeks

Deana was my very first therapist. She has been extremely kind, thoughtful and an excellent counselor.

Written on Aug 19, 2018 after therapy with Deana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, parenting, self esteem, and anger

Deana responds in a timely manner, while taking care to sensitivities, she ensures to cover all her clients concerns. She also checked in when she didn’t hear from me like she regularly would, that made me feel like she did care and was sympathetic to my need. Thank you for being the ear and shoulder and embrace that I needed. Thank you for the video you shared that helped aid my healing process.

Written on Aug 15, 2018 after therapy with Deana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, and self esteem

Deana has been a great councillor. Very understanding and also gives well thought out advice and perspective. She also has a calm mannerism and replies in a timely manner.

Written on Jul 29, 2018 after therapy with Deana for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, and grief

Deana has been a great support to me and gives me things to think about, she is also a great listener.

Written on Jul 24, 2018 after therapy with Deana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Deana is a very good listener. I can tell that she takes the time to read my messages, and that means a lot to me. She's very caring and compassionate, but she also asks the hard questions, but in a good way. So far she's really helped me reflect on some important things. I would definitely recommend her!

Written on Jul 05, 2018 after therapy with Deana for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

I have to say that I this was a experience that I wasnt to sure about doing. Im glad I did in the week I have used this. Deana was a really nice counselor, she made you feel welcoming from the start. Im glad she was my counselor! :) Thank you so much for this experience!!!

Written on Jun 25, 2018 after therapy with Deana for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, sleeping, self esteem, and career

Deana is amazing, she is helping me find ways to cope with my anxiety that work for me, not a textbook approach which is so refreshing. She always listens and is always there to talk too when I need help. I have been with Deana now for nearly three months and I am growing stronger every week. I have had my set backs but Deana has always been there to pick me up and support me in getting back on track. I don’t know where I’d be without her and I am so grateful I chose to seek help in my problems.

Written on Apr 25, 2018 after therapy with Deana for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, grief, and career

Deana is awesome. She helped me come up with some really useful tools and just ways of thinking about things that help me be more successful and happy. She's a joy to speak with, she's positive and understanding, and she's a REALLY good listener. She was just what I needed when I was in a space where support really was important to me.

Written on Apr 21, 2018 after therapy with Deana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, grief, sleeping, self esteem, and career

I love talking to Deana Duckenfield. She has helped me a lot. I’ve been through two other counselors here and I didn’t feel they were a good fit, but I finally found someone I believe I clicked with. :)

Written on Apr 10, 2018 after therapy with Deana for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, grief, and self esteem

Deana was always so kind and such a great listener. She had some really cool and unique strategies to help me cope with stress and other things I was dealing with that I really appreciated. Would definitely recommend her to anyone!

Written on Apr 03, 2018 after therapy with Deana for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Deana is friendly and flexible. She helps with what can be helped, and tells you the best way to tackle things in your situation.

Written on Mar 21, 2018 after therapy with Deana for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

She has been so amazing for me. She has helped me through all my challenges and I would recommend her to anyone. She's an angel.

Written on Feb 22, 2018 after therapy with Deana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping, and self esteem

Deana is such a good listener. Deana has done a great job so far of aligning with me, giving back-up for her reasoning, and then helping me find ways that are practical to deal with the concerns I have. She’s great!

Written on Feb 05, 2018 after therapy with Deana for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem

Deana is amazing. Deana is able to help you understand what is really troubling you and give you very actionable solutions that you should apply throughout the day. She will help you understand yourself.

Written on Feb 04, 2018 after therapy with Deana for 1 month

Deana is a very kind and competent professional. She has helped me to understand and deal with my issues and with her encouragement I am better prepared to make some very difficult decisions. Thank you so much Deana.

Written on Jan 09, 2018 after therapy with Deana for 2 months

Deana Duckenfield has helped me deal with my grief after my husband‘s death. I still have a long way to go, but it’s very comforting knowing I can write her note anytime of the day or night and get a quick response.

Written on Dec 22, 2017 after therapy with Deana for 2 weeks

She is super nice and understanding, gives plenty of different ways to help with life issues. She adapted to the way that I needed counselling by asking questions rather than just making me talk. I really appreciate having her to talk to.

Written on Dec 22, 2017 after therapy with Deana for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, and family

Deanna has been a magic worker and really helped me through my struggles. Even with my worst doubts, her perspective was always refreshing yet realistic, and always always made me feel 100x better. I've had other therapists that made me reflect in a way that made me question things in a negative way, but Deana always had a positive spin and different outlook. It was very easy to connect with her from day one. She is, without a doubt, destined for this type of work and I've valued every minute with her. She really puts in the extra time and effort to get to know her clients. Best therapist I've ever had, hands down. I could never thank her enough.

Written on Nov 15, 2017 after therapy with Deana for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship

Very helpful and understanding. Helped me to focus on the questions and issues in my relationship. Very approachable and easy to talk to.

Written on Nov 07, 2017 after therapy with Deana for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, intimacy-related, and self esteem

Deana helped me nail down the cause of my anxiety and concerns in a friendly, practical and caring approach. She is very down to earth, and doesn't use psychology jargon or mental health terms, she talks to you like a friend who's got a ton of experience to share, making you feel valued, respected and supported. She offers solid advice on looking at what's happening now, rather than what's happened in the past, when relevant, and guided me to understanding what I could do myself to reconcile with past events. I felt very safe with Deana, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.

Written on Oct 30, 2017 after therapy with Deana for 1 month

Amazing counselor! Honestly kind and really tries her best to just hear you and help you move forward.

Written on Oct 25, 2017 after therapy with Deana for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship, and self esteem

Deana is great and seems to understand what I am needing from this experience.

Written on Oct 24, 2017 after therapy with Deana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family, and anger

She is very thoughtful, on-time and wonderful to work with. She understands my situation well.

Written on Sep 25, 2017 after therapy with Deana for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family

Deanna is absolutely the best. She not only listens without judgment, but she's open-minded enough to give objective hypotheses on how else I can interpret a stressful and complex situation, and is always happy to offer additional resources. She's regularly available for phone sessions, and very obviously concerned for the well-being of those that she speak to. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone.

Written on Jul 21, 2017 after therapy with Deana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship, family, grief, parenting, and self esteem

She is very knowledgeable and seems to convey it in a very appropriate way

Written on Jul 20, 2017 after therapy with Deana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, parenting, self esteem, and anger

She is very effective in all aspects and I look forward to more sessions with her which eventually will help me move forward to a new journey.

Written on Jul 10, 2017 after therapy with Deana for 5 months

I trust her guidance and counselling

Written on Apr 20, 2017 after therapy with Deana for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Deana is to the point, goal oriented and "cuts the crap". She helped me understand how my brain is wired and why I am feeling the way I am feeling, but she went beyond that helping me to change my actions and thus feelings. She is always optimistic, listening and made things very concrete and actionable. It's a pleasure to work with her!

Written on Apr 09, 2017 after therapy with Deana for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, and self esteem

I am very happy to have Deana as my counsellor. I feel she gets me and my reasons for needing counseling.
I think she has thought me a lot about myself and how I need to look after my side of things. I have found this a very convenient way of doing counseling that really works for me. Great flexibility and availability and I, after trying a few counsellors in my time would say that Deana has been the only one who challenged my thinking and behaviour. I've definitely gained from this experience immensely and would highly recommend Deana. Vanessa

Written on Feb 01, 2017 after therapy with Deana for 1 month

Deana is an insightful and compassionate person, who has helped more than I could have believed. A credit to her field.

Written on Aug 21, 2016 after therapy with Deana for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, self esteem, anger, and depression

Deana is very easy to talk to. She's very down to earth and incredibly insightful. Her perspective has been extremely helpful in dealing with some issues I'd been experiencing.

Written on Aug 03, 2016 after therapy with Deana for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, parenting, self esteem, and bipolar

Deana has been helping me deal with a lot of family and confidence issues. She has been very kind and has made me feel understood. I really feel I can tell her anything (I can even tell her when what she says generates an adverse reaction in me). I am very thankful for her.

Written on Mar 09, 2016 after therapy with Deana for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression

Deana has validated some of the feelings that I have been having that I thought were out of line. I have had a lot of trauma in my life and she is helping me resolve it one question at a time.

Written on Sep 27, 2015 after therapy with Deana for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship, intimacy-related, and self esteem

I have been talking to Deana for a short time and she seems very understanding and patient. She always responds to my emails in good time and never seems to have a day off. I am grateful to be able to work with her.

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