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I am a individual counselor licensed in the great state of Minnesota. I have over 20 years of counseling experience mostly working with bereavement. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, OCD and ADHD. Having ADHD myself and children with ADHD, I am able to bring some personal experience with managing everyday life and parenting. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, Psychodynamic and Rational-Emotive Counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek out help for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Professional experience
3yrs in practice
Trauma, AbuseGriefBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Deidre A Batson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I cannot say enough about Deidre. She has changed my outlook, for the better. She has made me realize that I have always been worthy of happiness. I just had to claim it.
Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with Deidre for 3 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Will help you confront whatever you are going through
Written on Sep 20, 2022 after therapy with Deidre for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
Deidre was an amazing help to me during a very difficult time. She listened and provided very supportive help and ideas. I appreciate everything she did for me!
Written on Aug 30, 2022 after therapy with Deidre for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Deidre is a good listener, offers helpful observations and let's me work through my concerns without interruption. She is thoughtful, supportive and kind. I highly recommend her.
Written on Jul 18, 2022 after therapy with Deidre for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting issues
Best therapist I have had
Written on Jul 08, 2022 after therapy with Deidre for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and self esteem
She's great!
Written on Jul 06, 2022 after therapy with Deidre for 1 year and 8 months
Deidre is a great listener and provides great insight that has helped me improve my daily routines and habits. She has helped reduce stress in my day to day and has helped me find healthy ways to manage stress as well. Thank you!
Written on Jun 15, 2022 after therapy with Deidre for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
I believe I am heard. I am encouraged to better myself based on my beliefs.
Written on Jun 06, 2022 after therapy with Deidre for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Deidre has been a wonderful therapist. She’s so helpful and supportive.
Written on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Deidre for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and adhd
She is awesome!! She has helped me so much in so many ways. I always look forward to pur sessions and I look forward to continue working with her.
Written on May 30, 2022 after therapy with Deidre for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Deidre is very kind and understanding.
Written on May 28, 2022 after therapy with Deidre for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Deidre is the best! I was so scared to start therapy and almost cancelled before my first appointment, but I'm so glad I didn't! She is so real and has great advice and I always feel better after our sessions!
Written on Apr 22, 2022 after therapy with Deidre for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief
She's just great. She "gets me." Recognized the source of my problem right away and set about creating a practical, do-able strategy. After three sessions I feel less alone, less "crazy" and have confidence in my future mental health.
Written on Mar 29, 2022 after therapy with Deidre for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, and family conflicts
Been fantastic help
Written on Mar 23, 2022 after therapy with Deidre for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
I think that Deidre is truly amazing. I have been working with her for over a year and I've seen huge growth in myself and my ability to control my anxiety. Diedre makes me feel seen, hear, and valued. She also celebrates in my victories and offers good wisdom when I'm struggling. I believe that I live a happier life because of therapy and I constantly recommend Better Help to my friends.
Written on Feb 11, 2022 after therapy with Deidre for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
Deirdre is a wonderful therapist. She gives me actionable things to work on to overcome my anxiety. I’ve tried many things to manage my anxiety previously, but never made progress until I started therapy with Deidre.
Written on Feb 10, 2022 after therapy with Deidre for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Diedre actually listens. and not just to respond and say let's use this technique. she hears what you are saying. she is so real! she sees where you are in this stage of life. i have never felt more comfortable talking to someone before. i look forward to my therapy days. but also know that when its not my scheduled day i can message her and she will respond. 10/10 stars!!!!!!
Written on Feb 06, 2022 after therapy with Deidre for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I appreciate how Dierdre recognizes the loss of my love , and my daughter’s matters are causing me a lot of stress! She provided me ideas on self care, such as positive thinking, so I can switch quickly away from other thoughts that might not be so positive. Thank you Diedre!
Written on Dec 17, 2021 after therapy with Deidre for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
Very kind knowledgeable and helpful
Written on Dec 13, 2021 after therapy with Deidre for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Diedre is a great match for me as we are of similar age and life experiences. She listens to my concerns, offers insight, and also helps educate me about how to deal with the issues I have faced. I am so thankful for Diedre's expertise and compassion and I am grateful that "BetterHelp" exists as it is an easy/user friendly way to participate in counseling.
Written on Dec 08, 2021 after therapy with Deidre for 2 months
I really enjoy how she is so black and white. She is pretty blunt in a good way and tells you how it is. She doesn’t sugar coat things. She makes sure that we get to the bottom of everything. It’s only been a month with her and it has already impacted my life!
Written on Oct 25, 2021 after therapy with Deidre for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She has been very helpful already and is giving me what I asked for when I signed up
Written on Oct 12, 2021 after therapy with Deidre for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very helpful and understands ADHD well.
Written on Sep 29, 2021 after therapy with Deidre for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Actionable items at every session that actually produce results.
Written on Aug 05, 2021 after therapy with Deidre for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Diedre is so encouraging and gives me really good advice. Everything she has suggested I do has helped me, from writing a letter to my ex and destroying it to keeping my apartment for me only and not letting anyone in to my safe and secure area.
Written on Jul 01, 2021 after therapy with Deidre for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Focused and intensive meetings! I love it
Written on May 10, 2021 after therapy with Deidre for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very few understand how Deidre does! Real, down to earth and no sugar coating! She's been amazing in helping me making sense of my thoughts.
Written on Mar 02, 2021 after therapy with Deidre for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
I love talking to Deidre. It feels like I'm talking to a friend which helps me be more free to open up. We also set goals for the week and at beginning of next session she will see how those went.
Written on Jan 29, 2021 after therapy with Deidre for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
I love that she’s completely honest with me. She lets me know exactly what I need to do and it’s comforting to have someone else to talk to about what’s going on in my life. Even though we’ve only chatted a couple of times, she responds all the time through messages and I love that!
Written on Nov 23, 2020 after therapy with Deidre for 2 weeks
She is extremely understanding and encouraging. She makes my feelings feel validated and my problems while giving me direction. she takes the time to understand where you are at and where you want to be. She’s been a great help and I’ve throughly enjoy our sessions. I can tell the difference already in the short time and I’m excited to see how I’ll continue to progress.
Written on Aug 23, 2020 after therapy with Deidre for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Deidre really got quickly to the issue, and has been helping me resolve it. She wants me to go through therapy and learn the necessary skills to properly control my anxiety. She's been a great help, and has given a non-biased approach to my mental health. Highly recommend.
Written on Jun 30, 2020 after therapy with Deidre for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
I love talking to Deidre. She really listens to you and takes the time to respond in a sensitive and understanding manner. I love how open she makes me feel and that I don't feel judged when I tell her things. I love the relationship I have with her because even though I have never met or saw her, I can tell her almost anything about myself.
Written on Jun 18, 2020 after therapy with Deidre for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I have enjoyed talking with Deidre. She responds quickly and understands my problems. She is compassionate and caring, and it really helps me through difficult times.
Written on May 25, 2020 after therapy with Deidre for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
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