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Deidre Means, LPC

Licensed counselor supporting adolescents and families
  • Telehealth counseling available
  • Client-centered goal-focused
  • School and clinical experience

About Deidre Means

Deidre Means, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), brings eight years of experience working in both school-based and clinical mental health settings to her therapeutic practice. She combines practical strategies with empathic listening to help adolescents, individuals, couples, and families navigate life transitions and emotional challenges. Currently serving as a School Counselor and MTSS Lead in Texas, she has developed a grounded approach that meets clients where they are and supports growth within everyday contexts.

Deidre offers individual and couples counseling via telehealth and draws on client-centered, goal-oriented methods to create a respectful, collaborative space. Her work emphasizes helping clients build confidence, strengthen relationships, and develop coping skills that fit their lives. In sessions she aims to empower people to identify strengths, set realistic goals, and practice new ways of responding to stress and conflict.

Clients who choose Deidre can expect a warm, attentive therapist who values clear goals and practical tools while honoring each personâs unique experience. Her combination of school counseling insight and clinical practice informs a versatile approach that supports adolescents and families as well as adults seeking change and healing.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Deidre Means have?

Deidre Means has eight years of experience in school-based and clinical mental health settings.

Is Deidre Means a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are TX LPC 80697.

In which languages does Deidre Means provide therapy?

Deidre provides therapy in English.

Where is Deidre Means located?

Deidre is located in Texas.

How can I work with Deidre Means as my therapist?

You can work with Deidre Means through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Deidre Means work with international clients?

Deidre Means does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Deidre Means 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 with therapy 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Deidre uses client-centered therapy to focus on each personâs goals and lived experience, creating a supportive space where the clientâs perspective guides the work and personal strengths are emphasized. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to help people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Trauma-focused therapy offers targeted strategies to address the effects of past trauma by helping clients process difficult memories and develop coping skills for triggers and symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Deidre partners with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made and priorities evolve. This collaborative stance helps tailor therapy to each personâs situation.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats make it possible to receive ongoing support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, allowing continuity of care across life changes and routines.

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