- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship challenges
- Trauma-informed care
About Deidre
Deidre Means is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on issues common in early adulthood and beyond, including stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Deidre also works with concerns such as grief, intimacy-related problems, career stress, parenting, and LGBT-related issues.
She previously worked in school-based and clinical mental health settings and currently serves as a school counselor and MTSS lead. That background informs a practical way of working. Sessions tend to be goal-focused and person-centered, with attention to what a client wants to change.
In sessions she listens, reflects, and helps people break problems into manageable steps. She may use tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot thinking patterns, and solution-focused ideas to set short-term goals. Trauma-focused approaches are available for people affected by past harms.
Deidre aims to help clients build skills for everyday life. This can include coping strategies for anxiety, clearer communication in relationships, or planning next steps after a major life change. She also supports people dealing with substance use and issues around body image or eating.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not accepted at this time. For people who want to begin, the standard route is to use the platform matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s perspective. It helps people who need a calm space to talk through decisions, identity questions, or relationship problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and is useful for anxiety, low mood, and behavior change. Solution-Focused Therapy narrows in on practical steps and short-term goals so clients can see progress quickly.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss a client's goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That plan can be adjusted as sessions progress so work stays relevant to immediate needs like managing stress or planning a career move.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow quicker follow-ups after a difficult day. It also lets people continue regular sessions while juggling school, work, or caregiving obligations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Deidre works with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, self-esteem and related problems listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-centered and goal-oriented. She uses listening, reflection, and practical steps to help clients make changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience, including school-based and clinical mental health roles.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start sessions?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.