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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
About Deanna
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 7 years of professional experience. Deanna Bennet Ridgway helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and motivation challenges. She also addresses concerns related to grief, intimacy, parenting, anger, career stress, bipolar management, and compassion fatigue.
Deanna aims to make sessions a direct place to talk about what matters most. She listens for practical patterns and helps people name what’s getting in the way. Conversations are straightforward and focused on small, usable changes rather than abstract theory.
Her approach centers on clear communication and building confidence. Clients work on skills for managing anxiety, improving how they relate to others, and setting goals that fit their life. She pays attention to the effects of trauma and helps people find ways to cope with intense memories or reactions.
Deanna also supports people working through family stress, parenting pressures, body image concerns, caregiver strain, divorce or separation, and questions about life purpose. She offers space to talk about forgiveness, self-love, and rebuilding direction after change.
Sessions move at a practical pace and focus on what people can try between meetings. She encourages small steps that fit into busy lives. To begin, prospective clients use the site matching process and schedule a first session through the provided options.
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How her therapeutic approaches work for online care
Deanna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and understanding patterns. One common approach she relies on involves teaching concrete coping strategies for anxiety and stress, such as breath work, grounding, and stepwise behavioral changes to reduce overwhelm. These skills are useful for people managing panic, daily worry, or work pressure.Another element of her work addresses trauma and abuse by helping people recognize triggers and develop steady responses. This involves gradual exposure to distressing memories in ways paced to the individual and building tools to reduce reactivity. That work often pairs with relational skills training to improve communication and rebuild trust in close relationships.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process and happens together. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. That collaborative discussion guides which techniques are emphasized and how sessions are structured.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, since format options are listed in the practitioner profile. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins during a workday, or remove the need to commute. Licensed professionals commonly find that practical skill work and regular check-ins translate well to remote sessions, but the exact format for meeting should be confirmed when you schedule.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include grief, parenting, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses straightforward conversations and practical steps. Sessions focus on naming patterns, building coping skills, and trying small changes between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience as a clinical social worker. That experience has included work with trauma, relationship concerns, and anxiety.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a California LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her practice is based in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.