About
DeAnna is an LPC–Associate, supervised by Michele Dial, LPC-S. DeAnna approaches counseling with a trauma-informed, non-directive, somatic-focused, and experiential lens. She has attuned authenticity, empathy, and unconditional positive regard for her clients. She recognizes their experiences & circumstances as unique, personalizing their therapeutic work together as she supports them in meeting their goals. DeAnna partners with her clients in a client-centered, eclectic approach which encompasses her clients’ self-determination and autonomy.
DeAnna brings many years of experience in client-centered holistic practices, which informs her psychotherapy today. Most recently, she has interned and supported clients for 2 years at Brookside Ranch, specializing in equine-assisted psychotherapy and trauma-informed care.
DeAnna is especially interested in supporting clients from the age of 15 to adulthood. She is passionate about helping people discover their strengths, achieve their goals, and cultivate healthy relationships. She believes in a person-centered focus in her eclectic approach.
Drawing on her life experiences as a mother, daughter/caretaker to aging parents, holistic wellness practitioner, equine professional, and international resident DeAnna brings a depth of knowledge and experiences as she walks alongside her clients while they navigate their journey.
My Passion
My passion for helping people has been led me to my current occupation as an LPC-Associate specializing in trauma-informed equine-assisted psychotherapy. I have more than forty years of experience with horses and horse training. I am a cultural enthusiast who has lived all over the world developing my cultural awareness and appreciation. I am a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, HHP, who graduated from the American College of Healthcare Sciences in 2008 and achieved a Bachelor of Science Communications from Colorado state University Global in 2019. Completing my education with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and internship at Brookside Ranch has enabled me to combine all my years of experience and education into a stable platform for helping others.
Education and Training
- MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Houston Christian University (2025)
- Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate, LPC-Associate
- Supervised by Michele Dial LPC_S
- Natural Lifemanship- LEVEL 1 Training (Trauma-Informed Equine Services) Training (Fall 2025) – (Introduced in 2024, experiential training began then.) More information about Natural Lifemanship
- Internships in counseling for all ages utilizing trauma-focused equine-assisted psychotherapy at Brookside Ranch, LLC (2024) Brookside Ranch
- 40+ years of experience with Equines.
- Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, HHP (2008)
Treatment Modalities
- Offering telehealth options
- Person-centered approach
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-informed Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, TF-EAP
- Specializing in stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, relationship issues, and grief
Professional Affiliations
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- Texas Counseling Association (TCA)
- Natural Lifemanship Institute (NL) Natural Lifemanship
Contact Me: 713-909-4442