Deacon Farrelly

Hello and congratulations for taking the first and sometimes hardest step of looking for a therapist. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of IN, KY LA, MO, NV, TX, WA and WV. I have the great privilege of working with adolescents and adults seeking assistance in improving their overall mental health and associated challenges. I’ve been in the behavioral health arena for over 40 years and have held numerous direct care and clinical leadership roles in a variety of settings. My joy comes from helping people navigate life's challenges.

I have a warm, person-centered, eclectic approach developed over my many years in the field. I will partner with you to help you identify, clarify, and work towards achieving your goals. I have a straightforward and transparent approach that relies on heavy doses of collaboration, conversation and sometimes some homework to try things in your world between sessions. I believe that we all hold ‘responsibility’ for our health, and I’ll work with you to identify and learn ways to improve your ‘ability to respond to’ to both day to day and challenging situations that you face.

The first meeting is truly a get to know each other session where we will identify what it is you’d like to achieve and discuss how we will work together. You must also remember that if we work together, you will be hiring me; so, it’s best if you come with questions and approach the first session with the goal of assessing the degree to which I fit with what you’re looking for in a therapist.