Hi! My name is Deanna and I work part time as a therapist at New Prague Counseling. I am licensed as an Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Minnesota. I received my Bachelor of Science Degree from Minnesota State University Mankato double majoring in Child Development & Family Studies and Applied Leadership. I graduated in August 2023 with my Master of Social Work degree studying advanced clinical social work from Walden University. I also received a graduate certificate specializing in work with children, adolescents and families.  I have formalized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Family Systems Trauma and play therapy techniques such as Adlerian Play Therapy and Sand Tray Play Therapy. I provide most of my services to children, adolescents and families.

I have a variety of experience working in the field such as with child protective services, group homes for adults with disabilities, mobile crisis services, residential crisis stabilization, in home therapy, residential treatment for adolescents, including being a direct support counselor before working as a residential therapist. I also have experience working in day treatment, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs for adolescents. I enjoy working with a variety of clients to assist them in improving their mental health and believe therapy is most beneficial and effective when clients feel comfortable in the space they are in. I specialize in trauma focused therapy and have various forms of experience working with children and adolescents who are experiencing severe mental health and behavioral concerns. I would consider myself friendly, caring, empathetic, and curious.

In my free time I enjoy spending time at home with my dogs, traveling, being in the sun, going to Minnesota Wild games and binge watching tv shows.