Deanna Freed

LMSW, CAADC

Clinical Supervisor of SUD Services 

EMDR Trained 

Deanna, who most refer to as Dede, has 25+ years of experience in the mental health field. Deanna earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Oakland University.  During her undergraduate studies, she volunteered as a Telephone Crisis Counselor, was trained in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing & worked with adolescents in various capacities. She has 5 years of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities while pursuing her master’s degree in social work at Wayne State University. Deanna completed the MSW program at Wayne State in December 1999.  

Therapy with Deanna is first, Person Centered & Humanistic; a whole person, holistic approach; therapist guided self-discovery, developing client’s ability to explore their untapped potential. She utilizes a variety of treatment modalities to best meet the client where they are based upon their preferences, needs & goals. When working with Dede, some of the approaches she may incorporate include CBT, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused, Emotionally Focused individual therapy (EFIT), EMDR, Stress management &  components of IFS.   

Dede has many years of experience providing Outpatient therapy for a variety of needs including complex trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, anxiety, family system difficulties, relationship issues & addiction.  She has a passion for working with those who have experienced trauma/PTSD to find a new sense of hope and healing from trauma’s impact. 

Dede is a Licensed Masters Social Worker &  has earned certification in Trauma Focused CBT and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). She is trained in EMDR and also has a strong interest in Energy Psychology & holistic healing. Deanna believes that some of our greatest gifts & opportunities for personal growth and healing evolve from what often began as some of our greatest struggles – yet we can persevere, heal, grow and then we thrive.