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Deena Ott

LCSW

Deena Ott, LCSW

Therapist in Texas

Deena is a LCSW therapist in Texas.

  • 23+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Addictions
  • Approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy
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About Deena

Deena Ott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 23 years of experience supporting people through difficult life transitions and persistent challenges. She offers an empathic, steady presence for those coping with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addiction, and relationship struggles, and she draws on a variety of evidence-based techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Deena blends practical skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with mindfulness and self-care practices to help clients develop coping tools and greater emotional regulation. Her work also addresses issues like body image, parenting stress, codependency, and career concerns, with attention to family dynamics, attachment wounds, and histories of loss or abandonment.

Her style is calm and direct, grounded in active listening and a nonjudgmental stance, while allowing room to offer structure or prompts if a client seeks guidance. The initial session is an opportunity to explore goals and expectations and decide whether the therapeutic fit feels right. Deena emphasizes collaboration and aims to create a supportive space where people can build clarity, resilience, and lasting change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It provides practical strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and problem behaviors by building new coping skills and shifting patterns that contribute to distress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It is useful for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and developing balanced ways to cope with stress.

Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, supporting recovery from trauma, stress, and persistent negative thinking.



Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Deena works collaboratively with each person to consider their needs, goals, and preferences and to choose or adapt methods that fit. The selection of techniques evolves over time as progress and challenges become clearer.



Online therapy with Deena offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, accommodate mobility or geographic limits, and maintain continuity of treatment when life circumstances change. Licensed professionals can deliver meaningful, skills-based work through these formats while tailoring session structure and tools to each person’s situation.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Deena Ott have?

Deena Ott has 23 years of experience.

Is Deena Ott a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details include AZ LCSW LCSW-22029 and TX LCSW 63436.

In which languages does Deena Ott provide therapy?

Deena provides therapy in English.

Where is Deena Ott located?

Deena is located in Texas.

How can I work with Deena Ott as my therapist?

You can work with Deena through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Deena Ott work with international clients?

Deena does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Deena Ott cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Eating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Experience

23+ years

Credentials

Texas, Utah, Arizona, Nevada

Languages

English

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