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DeShaun Reed

LCSW

Practical, steady support for life transitions

  • Nonjudgmental listening
  • Practical coping steps
  • Focus on daily life

About DeShaun

DeShaun Reed is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Tennessee with four years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or life changes. Her approach centers on building a straightforward, nonjudgmental space where people can name what they are feeling and start to figure out next steps.

DeShaun focuses on common day-to-day struggles like grief, loss, confidence and self-esteem. She also addresses concerns such as body image, guilt and shame, feelings of isolation, and workplace stress. Sessions are meant to be a place to talk things through and practice small steps toward feeling better.

She aims to make the first appointments easy to manage. A typical session involves checking in about what’s most pressing, identifying one or two practical goals, and trying a simple strategy that can be used between meetings. That could look like planning a small routine change, practicing a coping skill, or testing a new way to respond to an anxious moment.

DeShaun stresses collaboration and gradual progress. She listens for what matters most to each person and adjusts the pace to match their readiness. If you’re considering therapy, she asks for honest feedback so the work stays relevant and useful.

Her practice works with a range of adult concerns tied to mood and life transitions. To begin, visitors can follow the site’s booking steps to see if schedules and offerings match their needs.

Approaches that guide online work and practical support

DeShaun describes her work as focused on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical and goal-oriented. For example, brief behavioral strategies involve identifying small, achievable actions to change a routine or mood pattern; these are useful for stress, low motivation, and mild depression. Another common approach is skills-focused coping work, which teaches simple tools people can use when anxiety or difficult feelings arise, such as breathing techniques, grounding exercises, or stepwise problem solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. She works with each person to figure out which tools and ways of working feel most useful. That means trying something, checking in, and adjusting the plan together based on what helps and what does not.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - appointments can be scheduled without travel, shorter check-ins can be used when needed, and sessions can be timed around work or family obligations. The therapist will discuss practical scheduling and format choices during the match and intake so sessions fit day-to-day routines.

License and NPI

LCSW Tennessee · No. 9505
NPI1750103396

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Tennessee

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does DeShaun focus on?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include body image, guilt and shame, isolation, workplace issues, and related concerns.

What is the general style of therapy like?

Sessions emphasize open, nonjudgmental conversation and practical steps. The work is collaborative and aims to identify small, doable changes between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working with people on mood and life transition issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Tennessee and practices there.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with this therapist?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability shown after matching.

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