Deanna Waters

Come as you are. That's the promise behind how we’ll work together.

Maybe you’re feeling squeezed by stress, anxious loops, a sharp inner critic, a hard season, relationship strain, chronic pain, or the churn of change. We’ll start right there. Lay it out without apology; we’ll put it on the table and exhale.

I’m a Washington State licensed mental health counselor with 19 years of experience across clinical settings and digital wellness. I work with teens and adults (13+), focusing on anxiety, stress, relationship strain, life transitions, women’s concerns, and living with chronic pain. Telehealth only for Washington residents.

I tailor our work to you. We’ll look at the connections between your thoughts, your body, and your relationships, and how each one pulls on the others. We’ll pair immediate relief - settling your nervous system, loosening stuck thoughts, and beginning to notice unhelpful habits - with deeper change - untangling learned rules, defenses, and relationship patterns. When we see them together, they often soften, and new choices become possible.

Clients experience me as warm, direct, and collaborative. We’ll keep what works and adjust what doesn’t, so your days better reflect what you value.

A calm, structured start. We clarify what brings you in, what feels most urgent, and what “better” would look like in your real life. I ask about body cues, sleep, stress, supports, and any medical pieces that may matter. Together we map one or two doable steps for the week and decide how we will know if we are on track. Our initial session will be 60 minutes, and subsequent sessions are 55 minutes. Paperwork is completed before we meet. A free 15-minute consult is available beforehand so we can determine if we are a good fit.