- blended family issues
- trauma informed methods
- CBT and solution-focused
About Deidre
Deidre Means, LPC, practices in Texas and has eight years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating and parenting problems, anger, career questions, and coping with life changes. She also notes a focus on blended family issues and related family conflict.
Her background includes school-based and clinical mental health roles. She currently works as a school counselor and MTSS lead while offering telehealth counseling. That mix gives her regular contact with parents, school issues, and everyday family strain.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. She listens to what matters most and helps people set small, doable steps. Conversations include looking at thinking patterns, trying new ways of communicating, and practicing different responses when stress or old hurts come up.
Deidre uses client-centered approaches alongside cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods. For trauma-affected concerns she uses trauma-focused techniques to address painful memories and reactions. These methods are applied in straightforward ways to parenting stress, relationship troubles, and the challenges of merging households.
People who are juggling co-parenting, loyalty conflicts, or new stepfamily roles will find concrete strategies here. The work often involves improving communication, setting boundaries, and managing emotional triggers. Before booking, confirm current session options and how they fit your schedule.
She offers services in English and does not take international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person leads the conversation. It helps when someone needs support sorting out feelings around parenting, loyalty, or changing roles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and actions that keep problems going and teaches concrete tools to change those patterns. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and mood shifts related to blended household stress.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each client to decide which methods to use, based on the client's goals, concerns, and preferences. That decision may shift over time as challenges change or new problems come up.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit counseling around work, school, and family life. Online work can shorten travel, allow a quicker check-in between commitments, or mean fewer pauses in care during busy weeks. The focus will be on practical tools for communication, boundary-setting, and managing reactions so therapy fits into daily life rather than adding a new burden.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and trauma-related concerns, plus family and blended household issues and many related topics such as self-esteem and addictions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and goal-oriented. She uses practical steps, communication skills work, and behavior-focused strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical and school-based experience, including current work as a school counselor and MTSS lead.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC licensed in Texas and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does payment work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.