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Deena Self, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Deena is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Deena. View 16 reviews
Great news, Deena is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

Deena is wonderful! She really listens.

Reviewed July 2024

Deena has been of great service and help to me!

Reviewed July 2024

More about Deena

  • 23 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC

I am licensed in Florida with 23 years of professional work experience in addiction treatment, trauma recovery, anger management, crisis intervention and major mental disorders such as schizophrenia, major depression and bipolar disorders. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I look forward to working with you on your journey.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Anger management Depression Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Caregiver issues and stress Co-morbidity Codependency Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Family of origin issues Family problems First responder issues Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hospice and end-of-life counseling Isolation / loneliness Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Traumatic brain injury Trichotillomania Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Deena Self's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801153473.

  • LMHC · Florida · MH10776 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Deena Self

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

16 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Great listener Easy Helped Helping Listens Recommend Supportive Understand The best

Deena is wonderful! She really listens.

Reviewed July 2024

Deena has been of great service and help to me!

Reviewed July 2024

Deena is the best therapist I’ve ever seen. We have a great relationship built around trust and respect.

Reviewed May 2024

Deena has been my ultimate support system and has helped me process my trauma in a healthy way

Reviewed May 2024

Deena is a great listener, and brings a non-judgemental pragmatism to each of our sessions. She is very easy to talk to and shares her extensive experience, without shoving it down your throat. Deena has helped me be better at self-reflection, and consistently validates my feelings, before helping me through them. I would recommend Deena to anyone seeking a guide, rather than a drill sergeant.

Reviewed May 2024

Deena is a great therapist. She’s very good at listening and coming up with good advices, She easy to talk to and make you feel at ease. I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed April 2024

Deena has seen me through a transitional time in my life and has been really supportive and active in trying to understand and unpack. To not get into too many details - I’m left here a better person and with a deeper understanding of myself.

Reviewed March 2024

Deanna is the best part of my week. Our conversations are rich and our time together has really improved my day-to-day

Reviewed January 2024

I needed someone who felt real and authentic; and that’s exactly what I found!

Reviewed December 2023

I feel very comfortable speaking with Deena, she listens - does not judge me. Offers good tips to help me regulate myself when emotions are in overdrive. I’m thankful I found her, I feel like I am actually getting the help that I need!

Reviewed November 2023

Deena is a great listener. She makes careful, good suggestions that are always doable. She is knowledgeable and very personable. I always feel lighter after a session and use the session to guide by growth until then next week.

Reviewed July 2023

She has worked really hard at building trust and helping through the process

Reviewed June 2023

Deena is the most accepting, supportive counselor I’ve ever partnered with. I’m so grateful.

Reviewed June 2023

Nice, normal therapist. Professional but not stuffy. Her pets sometimes intrude but then so do mine. Down to earth and unafraid to share her own personal experiences to help shed light on my own. I'm a bit unintentionally cryptic and she's able to help clarify my thoughts. Unconventional but effective.

Reviewed May 2023

Deena is a great listener and cares about me as a client. She offers good advice, addresses my concerns and helps me as I recover from my illness.

Reviewed February 2023

Deena offers insight that can only be acquired through years of honing their skills. They offer gentle reminders and feedback, while also understand that sometimes I need a stronger voice to bring my back from a spiral of self doubt. The video sessions I have with Deena are appropriate in quantity and quality of deep, heavy conversation and light heartedness to make me feel joyful at times.

Reviewed January 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Deena Self offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Deena Self works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Deena Self speak?

Deena Self speaks English.

How many years of experience does Deena Self have?

Deena Self has 23 years of experience.

Where is Deena Self licensed to practice?

Deena Self is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Deena Self accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Deena Self does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Deena Self offer?

Deena Self offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Deena Self?

Deena Self can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Deena Self?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.