Deanna Butera, LCSW

Deanna Butera is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with ten years of professional experience. She works with individuals experiencing stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and difficulties related to motivation, self esteem, and confidence. Her practice also encompasses support for ADHD and related concerns such as body image, control issues, and panic symptoms.

Deanna emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental environment where people can express thoughts and feelings honestly. She partners with clients to identify practical coping strategies, build motivation, and set achievable goals that align with each person’s values. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and Deanna offers steady support throughout that process, helping clients move toward greater self-understanding and resilience.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Deanna draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s needs. She often uses cognitive and behavioral strategies that help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to manage anxiety, stress, and mood challenges. She also offers trauma-informed support that focuses on safety, pacing, and building coping resources for those affected by trauma and abuse. In addition, her work includes skills-based interventions to strengthen self-esteem, communication, and relationship functioning, helping clients translate insights into everyday changes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Deanna collaborates with each person to determine the best fit based on their goals, preferences, and life context. She encourages open conversation about what feels most helpful and adjusts strategies as work progresses.

Online therapy with Deanna is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into a busy life. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and allow clients to access licensed professionals from the places that work best for them, while maintaining continuity of support between sessions.