Dr. Deandriea Bass-Carrigan, LPC

Dr. Deandriea Bass-Carrigan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a practical foundation to help people change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. She is a licensed professional counselor with 10 years of clinical experience and works from Arkansas. Her approach focuses on clear steps that people can try between sessions. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and burnout. She also supports those facing relationship or intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, career questions, and life transitions. Addiction, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and attention difficulties are additional areas she addresses. Dr. Bass-Carrigan emphasizes a collaborative process. Sessions are client-centered and designed so each person plays an active role in defining goals. She uses techniques drawn from dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing when they fit a person’s needs, offering practical tools for emotion regulation and motivation. Her style is straightforward and action-oriented. People can expect to set concrete goals, practice new skills, and review what helps between sessions. She often frames emotion and energy levels as something to monitor and replenish, helping clients find ways to refill their cup so they can keep giving to themselves and others. To begin, she guides people through a short matching and scheduling process. Sessions are offered via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options that fit different schedules and needs.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying thought patterns and behaviors that keep problems going and testing practical alternatives. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, understanding, and working at a person’s pace so goals come from the person rather than the clinician. This helps when someone needs validation and steady support before trying new skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their concerns, goals, and preferences and will recommend or blend approaches together. That collaborative process lets the client try techniques and adjust the plan as they learn what helps most.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skill practice and feedback. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or fit brief coaching into a busy day. These options give flexibility so people can choose a way of working that fits their schedule and comfort.