- Client-centered approach
- Solution-focused steps
- Maryland licensed LCMFT
About Deanna
Deanna Laur is a licensed clinician in Maryland who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, and relationship challenges. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that fit each person’s life. Deanna invites clients to take small, steady steps toward better day-to-day coping and stronger self-esteem.
She uses a conversational, respectful style and adapts sessions to what someone needs most. That can mean working on communication skills, rebuilding confidence, or finding ways to manage mood swings and workplace strain. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what will make a difference now.
Deanna draws on client-centered therapy to make the person the expert on their life and to guide sessions by individual goals. She also uses solution-focused techniques to identify concrete changes and quick steps people can try between sessions. These approaches are useful for handling life transitions and improving how someone functions at work and home.
With 14 years of experience, Deanna has supported people through a range of common concerns like control issues, forgiveness, and motivation. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversation and plans to the person in front of her. Her goal is to help people build practical coping strategies and stronger self-love over time.
If you want to explore whether she might be a fit, the next step is a short intake to match needs and schedule a meeting.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experiences. The therapist follows the client’s lead, listens closely, and helps clarify what matters most. This approach is helpful for building confidence, improving self-love, and sorting through relationship concerns.Solution-focused therapy looks for practical steps and small changes that can produce faster results. It emphasizes identifying what already works and expanding those behaviors. This method is often useful for workplace issues, coping with life changes, and short-term goals like improving communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and is worked out together. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences, then choose techniques that fit. Sessions adapt over time based on progress and feedback so the plan stays relevant.
If you are interested in online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around a job, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people try strategies between meetings and bring real-life examples into conversation to guide practical changes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Deanna focus on?
Deanna works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, and self-esteem challenges. She also addresses workplace issues, mood concerns, control problems, communication, forgiveness, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. Sessions emphasize the client’s goals and small, achievable steps to improve day-to-day functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with people on common mental health and life challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCMFT in Maryland. Her practice is based in Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees are provided during the booking process.
How do I begin a therapy match?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.