Deanna Bibby, LCSW

Licensed in Virginia · 21 years in practice

Deanna Bibby is a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia who uses acceptance-based and evidence-informed approaches to help people who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, depression, or past trauma.

License and registration

LCSW, Virginia: 0904008313 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1083274336 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 21
Languages: English

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About Deanna

Deanna Bibby is a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia who uses acceptance-based and evidence-informed approaches to help people who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, depression, or past trauma. She brings 21 years of professional experience to sessions and focuses on clear, practical support for relationship difficulties and self-esteem struggles. Her work centers on building a plan that fits each person.

Conversations are straightforward and paced to the client's needs.

Background and approach

She listens for what matters most and helps people set small, manageable goals. Deanna uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot thinking patterns that fuel anxiety and low mood. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationship patterns show up in current connections.

For people with traumatic memories, she includes EMDR techniques when appropriate. Her background includes many years working with people facing caregiving strain, workplace stress, and feelings of abandonment or guilt. She helps clients talk through communication problems and family-related concerns, and supports those exploring life purpose or young adult transitions.

Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between appointments. Deanna works collaboratively and adjusts plans as progress unfolds. She welcomes international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Deanna names

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Online support

Approaches that shape online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts without being led by them and to act on values that matter. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and getting unstuck when avoidance has taken over. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying new behaviors to change mood and functioning; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and workplace stress. EMDR, used for trauma, involves guided attention to help reduce the intensity of painful memories and the feelings they trigger when that method is a good fit.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist talks with each person about their goals, tries techniques, and adapts the plan over time. Clients help decide what feels most useful and what to emphasize in sessions.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect. Video calls let for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat or text messaging suit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or times when writing helps organize thoughts. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to continue work between appointments.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she commonly help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, and depression, and addresses relationship and trauma-related concerns. Additional focuses include self-esteem, workplace issues, and young adult transitions.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style blends acceptance-based and cognitive approaches with a warm, client-centered tone. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on skills people can use between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 21 years of professional experience working with people on mood, trauma, and relationship concerns. That experience informs a steady, solution-focused way of working.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, abbreviated LCSW, licensed in Virginia.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

People can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

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