Deanna Becker, LPC, ATR, CCTP (she/her)

I am passionate about helping individuals build a deeper connection between the mind, body, and heart in a safe and nonjudgmental space. I integrate intentional therapeutic experiences in collaboration with clients that foster deep self-awareness and balance.

Therapeutic healing isn’t just about understanding our thoughts. It includes integrating our experiences, emotions, and physical sensations. That’s why I use an experiential, holistic, and person-centered approach, helping individuals connect with themselves in a way that feels authentic, natural, and meaningful.

I aim to support individuals in developing awareness of the mental patterns and emotional responses that contribute to nervous system activation and incorporate physical techniques to signal safety, process emotions and experiences, regulate stress, and restore balance. Everyone’s healing journey is different, so I strive to tailor therapy to each person’s unique needs. I prioritize holistic approaches of Somatic (body-focused) Therapy, Art Therapy, and parts work, integrated with interventions including ACT, DBT, CBT, and Relational therapies, all from a trauma-informed perspective. I also invite therapeutic lifestyle changes, recognizing that daily habits play a vital role in emotional well-being.

I strongly believe in the power of a healthy leisure lifestyle! When I am not working, I am often reading fiction, making art, connecting with loved ones, or doing some sort of movement. I love pickleball, restorative yoga, going for long walks, and connecting with nature. As much as I love staying at home (my happy place), I really enjoy experiencing new things and places. I seek out joy, connection, and self-expression in my life, which I believe are some of the best things for nervous system regulation.

  • Anxiety and stress

  • Depression

  • Trauma

  • Life transitions

  • Grief

  • Identity exploration and development

  • Relationship issues

  • Chronic pain and health challenges

  • LGBTQ+ and religious trauma

*I am currently accepting new clients ages 14+, Tuesday-Friday with limited evening availability. In person sessions are preferred, but virtual sessions are available.

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My Background

Experience

I began working as a therapist in residential treatment, mostly providing group art therapy to adults and adolescents. I made the switch to an outpatient clinic to practice individual therapy and have worked in private practice since then. Along the way, through my own wellness journey and work as a therapist, I have really come to value therapy that addresses the whole person and deeper issues, in a way that traditional clinical approaches don’t always do. My latest endeavor has been training in sound healing, which I hope to incorporate into my practice soon.

Credentials, Certifications, and Memberships

  • Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin

  • Registered Art Therapist

  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional through Evergreen Certifications