Deana Thuer, LMHP

Deana Thuer is a Nebraska licensed mental health practitioner (LMHP) with three years of clinical experience who supports adults working through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and major life transitions. She also works with clients facing issues such as self-esteem and confidence concerns, grief, anger, family and career problems, as well as mood and attention conditions like bipolar disorder and ADHD. Deana has a particular interest in attachment wounds, abandonment, codependency, and personality-related difficulties, and she offers care to those coping with addiction, self-harm, or post-traumatic stress.

Deana primarily integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) into her work, while drawing on elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and parts-focused approaches as appropriate. She is also pursuing licensure in drug and alcohol counseling to expand her specialization in substance-related concerns. Deana’s style balances validation with thoughtful challenge, and she may use candid, straightforward language when it supports a client’s progress.

Clients seeking a practical, trauma-informed approach to healing and growth will find that Deana blends evidence-informed techniques with a direct, relatable presence to tailor treatment to individual goals and life circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches and online care options

Deana Thuer commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying personal values and learning skills to act in ways that support a meaningful life even when difficult emotions arise. ACT can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and motivation challenges. She also integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a structured approach designed to help process upsetting memories and reduce their emotional intensity, often used for trauma and post-traumatic stress. When emotional regulation and interpersonal skills are a focus, Deana draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies to build practical coping skills and balance acceptance with change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Deana works with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and will adapt or combine methods to find the best fit rather than prescribing a single path from the start.

Online therapy with Deana is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for scheduling around work, family, or mobility needs. These options make it easier for clients to maintain consistency in care and access support from the comfort of their own environment while working with a licensed professional.