Deanna

Deanna Hudgins

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

“I strive to blend the principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with an eclectic approach rooted in equity, compassion, and respect for each individual’s unique life experience.”

About Me

I help individuals and families navigate life's complexities, blending Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with an eclectic approach. My aim is to create a space of genuine equity and compassion, where your unique experiences are deeply respected. We can explore practical tools from DBT, alongside flexible strategies tailored just for you. This supports those seeking both structure and a truly personalised understanding in therapy.

Approach

I center each session on practical skills and careful listening, pairing structured coaching with flexible problem-solving so your priorities shape our work. Whether meeting in my Los Angeles office or via secure video, sessions move at a steady, collaborative pace—short skill practices, reflective check-ins, and family or couple dialogue when helpful. Between sessions I offer small experiments and brief skill prompts to bridge insight and everyday change. People juggling relationships, growth, or parenting often find this focused, compassionate rhythm helps them make steady progress.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

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    Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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    Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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    Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Couples
  • •Families

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

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    Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Professional Title:

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    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.

Qualifications

Azusa Pacific University

Registrations

Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Marriage & Family Therapy

Service Area

Inclusive Psychological Services

In-person & Online

North Hollywood

Los Angeles, California

United States