DeAnna Smith, LMFT
Supportive therapist for relationship and parenting concerns
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Self esteem
About DeAnna
DeAnna Smith is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 20 years of experience helping people navigate hard moments. She focuses on relationships, parenting, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and big life changes. Her work also touches on issues such as HIV/AIDS, infidelity, multicultural concerns, and building self-love.
She uses an approachable, person-centered style in sessions. That means she starts by listening to what matters most to each person and shaping the work around those priorities.
Background and approach
Practical tools and clear goals follow, so conversations lead to useful steps between sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her toolkit when thinking patterns and behaviors get in the way. She helps people recognize unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments that change how they feel and act.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy and elements of the Gottman Method guide her work when relationships and connection are central concerns. Mindfulness techniques are woven in to help with stress and anxiety. These are simple practices to slow down, notice sensations, and steady attention during overwhelming moments.
Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to make changes but feel stuck or unsure where to begin. DeAnna practices in Pennsylvania and provides services in English. She offers a range of online formats so people can choose what fits their life.
She aims to make therapy practical, collaborative, and focused on the outcomes each person values.
What DeAnna works with
Everything DeAnna lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else DeAnna helps people with.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Multicultural concerns
- Self-love
Approaches DeAnna lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on what matters to the individual. Sessions begin with open listening to identify priorities and values, and the therapist follows the client's lead to set goals. This approach is helpful for people who want a supportive space to sort through feelings and decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions often include brief skill practice and homework such as tracking thoughts or trying new behaviors. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and changing habits that get in the way of daily life.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps when connection and emotional patterns are central concerns. In virtual sessions, the therapist helps name and work through core emotions and interaction cycles so people can shift how they relate to themselves and others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, comfort level, and situation. That choice can change over time as needs evolve and progress is made.
Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for in-depth conversation and visual cues, phone can fit into a busy day or when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for shorter check-ins and immediate reflections, and messaging supports ongoing processing between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into real life and try different ways of connecting with a licensed professional.
Questions people ask about DeAnna
What kinds of concerns does DeAnna address?
She helps people with relationship strain, parenting challenges, self esteem, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. She also works on issues like HIV/AIDS, infidelity, multicultural concerns, and self-love.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She listens first, then blends practical tools from approaches like CBT and EFT to meet each person's needs.
What is her professional background?
She brings 20 years of experience in mental health counseling, offering long-term clinical practice helping people through varied life challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as PA LMFT, and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs and starting steps handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.
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