What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.67
Average wait time
4.69
Bedside manner
4.75
“Deanna contacted me right away after I scheduled my appointment to give me information and answered all my questions. She’s a great listener and very understanding. She is really helping me through my grief. Highly recommend ”
LMMore than 1 year ago
“Deanna is an amazing therapist! She makes you feel comfortable talking with her, which is extremely important to me. It’s like talking to a friend who is trained to help through tough times. You can tell that she truly cares for her clients by the way she listens and helps talk you through thoughts . If you are looking for a therapist, stop because you have found her.”
ERMore than 1 year ago
About Deanna Gibson
Focus areas
Adjustment Disorder
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Childhood Trauma
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Narrative
Humanistic
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Integrative
Strength-Based
Identity
Gender
FemaleFaith
ChristianEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Deanna Gibson
Deanna Gibson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience in counseling, teaching, and advocacy for youth homelessness. She received her Master's in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago in 2013, with a focus on Children and Families. Deanna personalizes the counseling experience, using a combination of Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavior, and Narrative Therapy. She ensures that all services have a humanistic and holistic foundation. In 2022, she founded Rising Phoenix Counseling, PLLC to meet the growing need for mental health services in the Black community.
If you are searching for the right therapist but have questions, reach out. We will discuss your needs, goals, and expectations for therapy. And if we're not the right fit, I will assist in connecting you with someone who may be because I'm committed to helping others grow.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Many people think that therapy is simply a place to vent about life’s problems. Or that only people with “problems” need therapy. This is not the case! Therapy is where you go to meet with someone who is trained and skilled in providing resources that help you navigate life’s challenges. Everyone can benefit from that type of support! To the person struggling with anxiety, imagine feeling so confident in yourself that everything in your life reflects that. To the person struggling with a traumatic past, imagine becoming so healed that you can handle whatever else life throws at you.
I believe that everyone can work towards healing and wholeness, with the right support.
I take a client centered and stregnth based approach. This means that all sessions are client led. I will offer feedback and questions to guide the discussion but never take away from the discussion that the client deems important. I also work to pour positivity into all of my clients and build on their current strenths to help balance any issues that they are working on. I desire to make the therapeutic experience challenging yet comfortable.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I typically complete a free 15 minute consultation with potential clients to determine if we are a good fit. During the first 6-8 sessions, we work to complete the Mental Health Assessment by asking questions to get to know the client. Of course, during this time, the client is also able to bring into sessions whatever they would like to process. I use this process so that clients do not feel pressured to answer questions they may not feel comfortable discussing and to facilitate a more organic therapeutic relationship.
After the mental health assessment is complete, a Treatment Plan is created and discussed with the client. Each subsequent session focuses on implementing the Treatment Plan and continually assessing progress towards goals.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $115 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $115 for 50 minutes
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Loyola University Chicago, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1346985306
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.67
Wait time
4.69
Bedside manner
4.75
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18 reviews
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I felt very comfortable with the conversations and feedback for any of my concerns I might have had.
More than 1 year agoJR
My appointment was canceled the morning of. I didn't appreciate that. If u are booked up the ppl shouldn't be allowed 2 make an appointment. We left our jobs early 2 have a session that was canceled. I wouldn't recommend 2 anyone. Then offer 2 give me referrals for other doctors but never did. Good thing I'm not suicidal.
April 9, 2025Renee T.Verified patientVideo visit
On time and professional
December 29, 2022Arika W.Verified patient
Deanna contacted me right away after I scheduled my appointment to give me information and answered all my questions. She’s a great listener and very understanding. She is really helping me through my grief. Highly recommend
More than 1 year agoLM
Deanna is an amazing therapist! She makes you feel comfortable talking with her, which is extremely important to me. It’s like talking to a friend who is trained to help through tough times. You can tell that she truly cares for her clients by the way she listens and helps talk you through thoughts . If you are looking for a therapist, stop because you have found her.
More than 1 year agoER
I’m so happy to have found Deanna. I love that she really pays attention to detail and gives you the proper recommendations to deal with things in a healthy and smart way. She makes you think bigger.
More than 1 year agoSH
Very knowledgeable and relatable too!
More than 1 year agoLW
I started seeing Deanna a few months ago, I was kind of hesitant because I’m not on to express my feelings. Deanna made me feel very comfortable & she moved at my pace. She let me know that I can talk but talk when I’m ready. I look forward to our many more sessions.
More than 1 year agoSC
My visit With Ms. Gibson went very well. She had a great ear and she was very compassionate towards me. I also like how professional she was. She wasn’t late and we started out meeting promptly.
More than 1 year agoCW
My visit was amazing. She has a Great personal, she actually listen to you. And very helpful. And when she said she will stay in touch with you. She will!! I will recommend her to everyone. She is great at what she do. Trust me on this!
More than 1 year agoCL
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What practice does Deanna Gibson work with?
Deanna Gibson works with Rising Phoenix Counseling PLLC.
What are common reasons for patients to see Deanna Gibson?
Deanna Gibson frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Deanna Gibson on their profile.
What languages does Deanna Gibson speak?
Deanna Gibson speaks English.
How do patients rate Deanna Gibson in reviews?
18 patients have reviewed Deanna Gibson. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.67/5. They have a 4.75/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.69/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.