Stop the Anxiety Spiral and Feel Secure

Therapy for Relationship Anxiety & Self-Doubt

Centering Queer, Trans, and Questioning Folks in MA and SC

I work with thoughtful, empathetic people who care about being there for others. 

But when relationships feel uncertain, the anxiety takes over and they second-guess everything:

  • replaying conversations & analyzing interactions

  • judging themselves

  • doubting themselves, their feelings, & their connections

  • difficulty setting boundaries

On hard days, they can feel lonely, disconnected, and overwhelmed.

They're ready to build inner calm and confidence.

They want to stop exhausting themselves trying to “get it right” and start trusting their intuition, their relationships, and their worth.

My clients tend to be self-reflective people who come to therapy understanding concepts like, “Boundaries are healthy” or, “My value isn’t defined by others.’” But the knowledge doesn’t always change what feels true.

Using somatic and neuroscience-based approaches, I aim to help people move from understanding themselves intellectually to truly feeling safe, grounded, and whole.

Clients have told me that through therapy, they built comfort in their own skin and security in their relationships. 

Hi! I’m Deanna Saunders (she/her)

Learn more about me and how you can get started today

Hear from other therapists:

  • "Deanna is one of the most insightful, empathetic, and competent therapists I know. I deeply admire her tireless pursuit of mastery in both the art and science of therapy, and her dedication to helping her clients achieve transformative change."

    Kia Yin, LMHC

  • Deanna understands that going to therapy takes vulnerability and courage, and she meets her clients halfway with her genuine presence, focus, and flexibility. She's not afraid to be human. Deanna truly understands the complexities of holding multiple marginalized identities, and brings this to bear in the best way in therapy."

    Patch Tseng-Putterman, LICSW

  • "Deanna is a kind and genuine therapist with extensive experience working with queer and trans folks who are navigating attachment-related concerns and complex trauma. She is deeply committed to helping her clients create meaningful and long-lasting change in their lives."

    Jen Ellis, LMHC

  • “A thoughtful, passionate clinician who is uniquely skilled to help queer people of color working on their attachment style and how they show up in relationships.”

    Lesley McGee, LMHC

  • “Deanna is a skilled and thoughtful therapist who is dedicated to helping her clients. She has expertise in understanding queer relationships and always thinks hard about what she can do to help her clients make changes in their lives..”

    Ari Pehkonen, LICSW

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