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- Grief support
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Addictions focus
About George
George Deegan is a Florida LCSW with 40 years of clinical experience helping people with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship strain, and grief. He commonly supports those coping with intense loss and the confusing emotions that follow. Sessions focus on listening, clear problem solving, and practical steps to manage symptoms.
Deegan often begins by building a working relationship and earning trust. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and to test new ways of responding. Early work tends to center on practical coping strategies for panic attacks, anxiety, and overwhelming grief.
When grief is the concern he pays attention to how the person wants to grieve. He encourages people to acknowledge their feelings and take ownership of the process rather than follow outside timelines. For addictions the work includes looking at triggers and developing concrete plans to reduce harm and regain control.
He also addresses communication problems, divorce and separation, and feelings of guilt and shame. Sessions aim to clarify what is most urgent, teach concrete tools, and set small steps clients can try between meetings. He frames therapy as a collaborative effort where both people contribute ideas.
Deegan writes that many former clients have stayed in touch over decades. He describes himself as someone who brings life experience and steady attention to the work, while encouraging clients to do the active work of change.
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CBT approaches and how they work during online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems active. In practice this means noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing them against real situations, and trying small behavioral experiments to change outcomes. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, panic attacks, and addictive behaviors.When working with grief the approach is more about validating experience and finding ways to live alongside loss. That can include naming feelings, deciding how to express them, and setting realistic short-term goals for daily functioning. The therapist treats choice of approach as a collaborative matter and will work with the person to decide what fits their needs and goals.
Confirm session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapeutic work into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Therapists commonly use online meetings to practice new skills, review homework, and maintain steady progress without requiring a commute.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship strain, and grief. Additional areas include panic attacks, communication problems, divorce and separation, and guilt and shame.
What therapeutic approach does he use?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a main approach. CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test practical behavior changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 40 years of experience in clinical practice. That span includes longstanding work with people facing grief and addiction.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LCSW, listed as FL LCSW, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted. He works with clients located in Florida.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the client’s local rate structure.
How do I begin a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process starts the intake and scheduling steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.