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Deanna Butera, LCSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Deanna

Deanna Butera is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She draws on a decade of professional experience to support clients working toward greater confidence, motivation, and emotional balance. Her approach centers on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and take gradual steps toward meaningful change.

Deanna emphasizes collaboration and practical progress, guiding clients through strategies that address mood concerns, panic symptoms, social anxiety, body image, control issues, and self-love. She encourages clients to recognize small gains and build on them, honoring the courage it takes to pursue a more satisfying life.

Those seeking a thoughtful, steady partner in therapy will find her orientation grounded in experience and attentive support.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Deanna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional processing. One approach emphasizes skill-building for anxiety and panic symptoms through structured strategies that teach breathing, grounding, and coping tools to reduce acute distress. Another approach centers on trauma-informed work that supports processing difficult experiences at a pace the client can manage while strengthening safety and self-regulation. These methods aim to improve daily functioning and emotional clarity without promising specific outcomes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Deanna works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and the pace that feels manageable, adjusting methods as progress unfolds. Together they explore which techniques resonate and make changes when a different direction would better serve the client’s needs.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility constraints. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions provide a simple alternative when video is not convenient, and live chat or text-based messaging can support shorter check-ins or on-the-go coping. These options help make consistent, ongoing work with a licensed professional more accessible and adaptable to daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Deanna commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self esteem issues, and ADHD. Additional focuses include body image, mood disorders, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental environment and collaborative work to explore thoughts and feelings while building practical skills for everyday life.
How much professional experience does she have?
She brings 10 years of experience working with clients on a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in New York with license number NY LCSW 093096.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with her?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageControl issuesForgivenessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English