I have been a counselor for 20+ years. Counseling is a calling for me - a passion. I feel honored to come alongside those who are hurting, or who find themselves in a challenging place in their lives, and help them navigate through the difficulties that they face. I like to help my clients gain insight about themselves and others, assist them through the healing process, and then help them get back on track with their lives. I deal with the past issues as they affect the present, and I apply cognitive behavioral techniques to assist clients in facing and dealing with past hurts so they can heal and keep their past from hindering their progress in the present and future.
As a therapist, I would describe myself as empathetic, non-judgmental, direct, honest, and practical. I offer my clients my genuine concern and empathy, combined with my direct thoughts, insights, and recommendations. I can offer you a safe place to sort through what is on your mind and heart. Many people carry a heavy load emotionally and fear letting their guard down with others. One of the benefits of therapy is that I am not in your every day life. I am not your friend or family member...I am your counselor. I am not here to judge you. I can help you cut through the noise and get to the root of what is truly troubling you and I can walk you through the steps necessary to bring about the change you desire to see in your life.
Counseling Experience:
-20+ years as a Counselor
-Private practice for 10+ years (individual, marital, adolescent, & family counseling)
Provided counseling services for individuals and families of all ages, while assisting with difficulties in areas like: marriage, divorce, blended family concerns, coparenting with an ex-spouse, recovering after a divorce, parenting children at various life stages, establishing healthy boundaries with others, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, spiritual concerns, decision making, addictions (self or others), and hurts from the past.
-Served as counselor in a variety of agency settings for 13 years - I have extensive history and knowledge of the adoption process. I have worked with birth parents, adoptive couples and adopted children. I have provided counseling pre and post adoption placement, and helped families with all aspects of the adoption process.
Licensure & Education:
Licensed Professional Counselor – Issued by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, 1999.
LPC Supervisor – Issued by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, 2007.
Licensed Child Placing Administrator – Issued by the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, 2008.
Master of Arts: Marriage and Family Counseling - Southwestern Seminary/Ft. Worth, TX
Master of Arts: Religious Education - Southwestern Seminary/Ft. Worth, TX
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology - University of Louisiana at Monroe/Monroe, LA
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
TX LPC 15663
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I love the support and help I’m receiving from Deanna Rasnic. She is helping me greatly through the grieving process. She also has a kind personality.
Written on Sep 23, 2023 after therapy with Deanna for 1 month on issues concerning grief
She is kind and very eager to help, also very good at listening
Written on Sep 07, 2023 after therapy with Deanna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Only therapist in my life that has been the right fit. She’s amazing!
Written on Jul 12, 2023 after therapy with Deanna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Working with Deanna for the past few weeks has helped me a lot in handling my situation relating to post-relationship, career and life struggles. She’s all ears when I talk about my situation and gives me advice that are necessary. I would definitely have sessions with her again.
Written on Jul 11, 2023 after therapy with Deanna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Deanna is excellent. She listens intently, and gains an understanding of how she can best provide advice and help. She helps identify areas that might have been buried that aren't dead issues, and aims to get to the root of problem areas.
Written on Jul 08, 2023 after therapy with Deanna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
She really makes my feelings feel valued!
Written on Jul 06, 2023 after therapy with Deanna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd