Therapist profile
Deidra-Ann Leiba Masese, LPC
Texas
LPC counselor - relationships and anger
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 75305
- NPI1053922039
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
About Deidra-Ann
Deidra-Ann Leiba Masese is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who carry responsibility and feel emotionally drained. Common concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, anger, and coping with life changes.
Her style blends straightforward conversation with practical tools. Sessions focus on clear reflection and useful strategies rather than jargon. She helps people untangle overwhelming feelings, set boundaries, and regain steadier day-to-day functioning.
Deidra-Ann draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early bonds shape current relationships. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work focused on the client's perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is applied to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel anger or anxiety.
In work with relational issues she integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy and elements of the Gottman Method to address communication problems, infidelity, jealousy, and commitment concerns. That combination aims to improve how people connect and repair ruptures.
For people who lead others or hold caretaking roles, she pays attention to boundary-setting and emotional overload. The practical emphasis is on tools that can be used between sessions to reduce reactivity and build steadier responses.
Her approach is direct and steady. She asks concrete questions, offers observations, and suggests specific exercises to try. People considering sessions are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment to see if the fit feels right.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Deidra-Ann commonly uses Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationship patterns affect present behavior and helps people understand triggers in close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the focus on the client's experience and priorities, using reflective listening and open questions to clarify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test practical experiments to reduce reactivity and improve mood.Finding the right approach is collaborative. She will discuss goals, try different techniques, and adjust the work based on what the client finds helpful. That conversation usually guides whether more skills practice, exploration of relational patterns, or emotion-focused work comes next.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions fit into busy schedules and allow for shorter check-ins, easier access when travel is difficult, or the ability to meet outside regular office hours. Talk through scheduling and format preferences during the initial steps so sessions can better fit into everyday life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, anger, addictions, self-esteem, and related issues such as attachment and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her style is direct and practical. She blends Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, and CBT methods and focuses on clear reflection and actionable strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with adults who often carry leadership or caregiving roles and face emotional overload or boundary challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC, meaning Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Texas.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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