Deena Ott

Deena Ott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a mental health professional trained to provide therapy and support, with 23 years of experience. Based in Texas, she has helped people navigate a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and body image concerns, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career stress, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. Her work also supports issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, codependency, communication difficulties, divorce and separation, domestic violence, family of origin patterns, and forgiveness.

Deena approaches therapy as a personalized process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. She draws from evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, while also incorporating mindfulness, meditation, and practical self-care strategies to help clients build steadier coping tools in everyday life.

Her style is calm, direct, and grounded in active listening and a nonjudgmental perspective. Sessions are guided by the client’s pace and priorities, without a rigid agenda, while she can offer structure, prompts, and direction when it feels helpful. The first session is designed to be a straightforward conversation to get acquainted, clarify goals, and determine whether the fit feels right, with an emphasis on the importance of a strong therapeutic connection.