- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- Cognitive Behavioral tools
About Deanna
Deanna Murray is an LMFT licensed in Texas with 13 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and changes in life. She also works with clients facing grief, addiction, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem and intimacy-related issues.
Her approach uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools. Deanna listens for patterns in feeling and behavior, then gently names what she notices. Sessions involve talking through emotions, testing small changes, and trying new ways of responding to old problems.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about what is happening and why it matters to them. Deanna pays attention to family of origin issues, communication problems, and experiences like abandonment, infidelity, and guilt or shame. She also supports people navigating midlife, aging concerns, fertility and fatherhood questions, and finding life purpose.
Therapy may include narrative techniques to rethink difficult stories and solution-focused steps to make immediate progress. Cognitive-behavioral tools are used when unhelpful thoughts and behaviors need practical strategies. The work aims to clarify emotions and build clearer responses to stressful situations.
Sessions are conducted in English. The profile notes that international clients are not accepted, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the online therapy options button.
How EFT and other approaches work online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on noticing and naming key emotions and how they shape relationships and personal patterns. It helps when strong feelings are hard to name or when old interaction patterns keep repeating. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client’s priorities, which can help people feel understood and make choices that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying concrete behavior changes to reduce anxiety or low mood.Choosing an approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Over the first sessions she will suggest ways of working and adjust methods based on what is helping and what is not.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins can be scheduled during work breaks, or sessions without video can reduce bandwidth needs. Ask about formats and scheduling when completing the matching questionnaire so arrangements can match everyday demands.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
California, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, addiction, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches to focus on emotions, personal meaning, and practical thinking strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and Texas and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Session cost varies with location and therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule the first session.
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