Deanna Bennet Ridgway

Deanna Bennet Ridgway is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and relationship concerns. She also supports those coping with trauma, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and life changes. Her tone is straightforward and encouraging for anyone nervous about starting therapy.

Deanna keeps sessions focused and practical. She aims to build a calm space where clients can speak openly about difficult thoughts and feelings. Together they identify what is most pressing and set small, doable steps to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.

Her approach balances empathy with clear goal-setting. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and then helps clients try new responses in daily life. This can include managing intense emotions, improving communication, or rebuilding confidence after setbacks.

With seven years of experience as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - Deanna draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She frames work as a partnership and checks in regularly about progress and priorities. Sessions are meant to be practical, down-to-earth, and focused on the changes clients want to make.

Many people come to her looking for help with parenting stress, caregiver strain, career crossroads, body image, or intimacy-related issues. She also supports clients navigating separation, forgiveness, or a search for life purpose. If you feel stuck or overwhelmed, Deanna will help you take the next manageable step.

Approaches that help with strong emotions and life change

Deanna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage intense feelings and move forward. One common approach she uses focuses on identifying patterns that keep distress going and trying small, practical changes in daily life to reduce symptoms and improve coping. This helps with anxiety, anger, and repeated relationship problems.

Another approach centers on emotion regulation and building skills to tolerate difficult feelings without acting on them. That work includes practicing new responses, calming strategies, and clearer communication so relationships feel less reactive and more manageable.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Deanna treats therapy as a collaboration and will help you decide which techniques match your goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in often and adjusts the plan based on what is working and what isn’t.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Those practical benefits can help therapy become a regular part of life while you work on managing anger, stress, or other concerns.