Deanna Markesteyn - Positive Perspectives, Inc

Deanna Markesteyn, therapist at Positive Perspectives Inc in Springfield Ohio

Mother, grandmother, animal and plant lover, traveler with a deep love of the ocean and mountains.

Deanna is a compassionate therapist who brings both expertise and a heart-centered approach to her practice. With advanced certifications in trauma-focused care and a master’s degree emphasizing Substance Abuse, she’s here to walk alongside you through life’s challenges.

What makes Deanna’s approach special is how she blends science-backed therapy with a focus on the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. She creates a safe, welcoming space where you’ll feel genuinely heard and supported, without judgment.

In sessions with Deanna, you might work with tools like:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – to gently shift unhelpful thought patterns
EMDR – a technique to help your brain and body process past trauma
Mindfulness – to help you feel more grounded and present
Yoga Nidra – a form of guided rest that brings deep relaxation
12-Step Support – for those navigating recovery and substance use

Deanna especially enjoys working with people who are dealing with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, complex trauma, chronic pain, personality, Bipolar, and postpartum disorders, as well as major life changes.

Her goal is to help you find balance, feel more at peace, and reconnect with your inner strength.

She sees therapy as a team effort—you’re not alone in this. With Deanna, you’ll have someone by your side who truly cares and is dedicated to helping you feel more like yourself again. “Everyone deserves healing, and I am here to help every step of the way.”

Deanna graduated from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania and is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor. She works out of the Springfield office during the week and the Fairborn office on Saturdays. She sees clients from the ages of 14 and up. Some of her favorite referrals are people seeking help with trauma, complex trauma, personality disorders, bipolar, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, postpartum depression and substance abuse.