Deanna Allmaras (She/Her)

Whether you seek couples therapy, individual therapy, family therapy or parent coaching, I promise to provide a safe, warm, and welcoming environment for you to express yourself and feel understood. My approach to therapy is intentionally direct, yet gentle and collaborative as I encourage my clients to see the areas where they want change and help guide them through the steps to move in that direction. To my work as a therapist, I bring not only my education and training in the Gottman Method, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Experiential Therapy, but my own experience confronting and overcoming personal and family challenges.

We’re all doing the best we can with the relationship tools we have. Sometimes those tools aren’t very helpful; our parents weren’t good role models, or our perceptions and judgments are flawed, or our beliefs and points of reference get in our way. This leads to feeling overwhelmed and discouraged. What you want is relief from suffering, strength to overcome challenges, and understanding and support. I am here to provide a safe environment to say the hard things and hear your needs while discussing sensitive matters. In studying Non-Violent Communication, I have seen that there is truth in conflict. It lets us know that something needs to change if we are to get our needs met and effective change will lead to more harmonious lives. But only if we choose to frame it that way. At its best it can bring people closer. Contact me to learn more about how I can help.