Deena Ott, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW guiding practical healing
- Anxiety and depression
- Addiction and recovery
- Family and parenting
About Deena Ott
Deena Ott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 23 years of experience supporting people through life transitions, loss, and the stresses that interfere with daily functioning. She draws on a range of evidence-based skills to help clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and relationship difficulties, and she brings particular experience with family and parenting concerns, grief, eating and body image issues, and compassion fatigue. Deena has worked with individuals across Texas, Utah, Arizona, and Nevada, providing steady, practical guidance as clients learn new coping strategies and make meaningful changes.
Her clinical style is calm and direct, grounded in active listening and a nonjudgmental stance. Sessions are paced by the client while also offering clear structure and prompts when direction is helpful. Deena emphasizes practical tools from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies along with mindfulness practices to build day-to-day resilience and emotional regulation skills.
Early meetings focus on understanding goals and expectations and on determining whether the therapeutic partnership feels like a good fit. As a licensed practitioner, Deena uses her training to tailor treatment to each person - combining skill-building, reflective work on attachment and family patterns, and focused interventions for issues such as addiction, grief, anger, and self-esteem so clients can move toward greater clarity and steadier functioning.
Her clinical style is calm and direct, grounded in active listening and a nonjudgmental stance. Sessions are paced by the client while also offering clear structure and prompts when direction is helpful. Deena emphasizes practical tools from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies along with mindfulness practices to build day-to-day resilience and emotional regulation skills.
Early meetings focus on understanding goals and expectations and on determining whether the therapeutic partnership feels like a good fit. As a licensed practitioner, Deena uses her training to tailor treatment to each person - combining skill-building, reflective work on attachment and family patterns, and focused interventions for issues such as addiction, grief, anger, and self-esteem so clients can move toward greater clarity and steadier functioning.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Eating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
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 Ott provides therapy in English.
Where is Deena Ott located?
Deena Ott is located in Texas.
How can I work with Deena Ott as my therapist?
You can work with Deena Ott through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Deena Ott work with international clients?
Deena Ott 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.
Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care with Deena Ott
Deena Ott commonly integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy with mindfulness practices to address a wide range of concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills - tools that are useful for managing intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and patterns that contribute to substance use or self-destructive behavior. Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, supporting recovery from trauma, grief, and chronic stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Deena works with each person to clarify goals, assess which methods best match their needs, and adjust techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective. Clients and therapist define the pace and focus together, blending skill-building with deeper exploration as appropriate.
Online therapy offers flexibility to fit treatment into busy lives - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and brief check-ins or skill work can be handled by live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access consistent support from licensed professionals, and practice new skills between sessions without rearranging travel or schedules.