Deana Ferguson, LCSW

I trained with MAPS in psychedelic assisted psychotherapy and work with people who are interested in diving deeper into the exploration of who they are, how they fit in the universe, and how they want to live, while helping confront unresolved issues and fears. I believe that integration and clinical psychedelic journeys are paths of healing, greater understanding, and acceptance. I also work with other healing professionals to create a holistic environment which promotes healing and wellness.

My unwavering support and belief in the efficacy and promise of emerging psychedelic treatments has led me to narrow my professional focus to working with and advocating for these break-though treatments. 

Trauma that results in symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can impact a person emotionally, mentally, and physically.  Exposure to childhood abuse, abusive intimate relationships, sexual assault, military deployments and being a first responder can leave behind symptoms which interfere with a person's ability to work, parent, and connect with other people. While nobody wants to experience trauma, surviving these events can help lead you to greater resiliency, strength, and insight. 

When working with those healing from trauma, I incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy to help integrate parts of self, mindfulness to facilitate a stronger mind-body connection, high level coaching techniques to set and reach goals, and am trained in psychedelic integration to aid in the complete healing of trauma. 

If you are experiencing depression or anxiety, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out a better way.  Therapy with a coaching focus provides guidance on how to manage and overcome troubling emotions.  The majority of people experiencing anxiety and depression can benefit from having a safe space to explore the underlying obstacles and patterns that contribute to these emotions, learn new coping skills for managing emotions, and finding a connected purpose that makes sense to you. In addition to coaching techniques, I also utilize a variety of modalities including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and brainspotting techniques to help clients better manage difficult emotions.  

Relationships are the essence of our lives.  When our relationships are not thriving, we suffer.  Often, this suffering can be relieved by learning new ways to communicate and connect that help bridge distance and repair bonds and create opportunity for deeper and stronger connection and commitment.  

I provide short-term couples counseling for all stages of a relationship including pre-marital, marital, and post divorce.  I utilize a combination of evidence based modalities including Gottman Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.  When working with couples, I often recommend more intensive services rather than traditional weekly sessions. 

Divorce is a major life transition for every member of the family and it's sometimes overwhelming trying to navigate the 'new normal'.  If you are struggling to co-parent after divorce, short-term counseling can help.  

Learning new mediation, conflict resolution, and communication skills can enhance parenting cohesion, facilitate compromise and lesson tension around issues such as schedules, house rules, boundaries, and introducing new dating partners. 

If you are struggling to find solutions to a particular obstacle or problem in your life, short term coaching can help.  I offer a less traditional therapy approach that incorporates coaching techniques designed to facilitate greater clarity while promoting action oriented goals.