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DeShaun Reed
Experience
4 years
Based in
Tennessee
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Tennessee

DeShaun Reed

LCSW

Careful listener helping steady your next steps

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License and NPI on record

LCSW
Tennessee · 9505
NPI
1750103396

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss
  • Self esteem

About DeShaun

DeShaun Reed is a licensed clinical social worker in Tennessee with four years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem struggles. She also supports people facing big life changes and challenges to motivation and confidence.

DeShaun creates a calm, open space where clients can say what they are feeling without judgment. She helps people talk through painful experiences and find small, practical steps forward. Sessions are conversational and focused on what the client needs right now.

Her work often addresses related areas like body image, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, and issues around money or work. Narcissism and self-love are also listed among areas she pays attention to in sessions. She pays special attention to how emotions affect day-to-day choices.

She encourages people to take one step at a time, building coping skills that fit their life. DeShaun aims to make therapy understandable and useful, not overwhelming. The goal is clearer thinking and steadier days.

If someone is ready to start, she asks them to pick the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then done according to therapist availability and the subscription model used for sessions.

Areas of expertise

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Tennessee

Languages

English

Evidence-based approaches and online therapy options

DeShaun uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work in session. One common approach involves helping people identify patterns in their thoughts and behaviors, then trying small changes to see what helps. This can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and confidence issues.

Another approach focuses on coping skills for strong emotions and grief. That work teaches manageable steps for handling intense feelings, reducing overwhelm, and improving day-to-day functioning. It often includes planning short experiments and practicing skills between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and she works with each person to choose what fits best. The therapist and client make decisions together based on needs, goals, and what feels comfortable. That collaborative process helps shape the pace and focus of therapy.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow quicker check-ins during a break at work. It also lets people meet with licensed professionals from different locations while keeping the focus on practical steps that help in daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include body image, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, money and workplace issues, and narcissism.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She keeps sessions conversational and practical, creating an open, nonjudgmental space. The emphasis is on talking through feelings and finding small, useful steps to try between sessions.

What is her background and experience?

She has four years of professional experience working in clinical settings before offering therapy through this service. That experience informs how she supports people through common life challenges.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she is licensed in Tennessee.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm available session options before booking.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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