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Deanna Markesteyn, therapist at Positive Perspectives Inc in Springfield Ohio

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Deanna Markesteyn (She/Her/Hers)

LPCC-S

Ages treated: 14 and up

Locations: Fairborn, Springfield, and Telehealth

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

Deanna is compassionate therapist who specializes in trauma-focused care. She blends therapies like CBT and EMDR with mindfulness and Yoga Nidra to support healing of both mind and body. Known for her heart-centered style, she creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can reclaim peace and resilience.

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.

Deanna in her office during a therapy session

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.”

Favorite Referrals

Trauma, complex trauma, personality disorders, bipolar, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, postpartum depression and substance abuse

Training & Credentials

  • Graduate of Slippery Rock University
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor
  • Telemental Health Training Certificate, 2025, Telehealth Certification Institute
Badge of certification from Telehealth Certification Institute

Treatment Types

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
  • Grief Counseling
  • Group Therapy
  • Individual Therapy
  • Substance Abuse Treatment
  • TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

Issues Treated

  • Addiction
  • Adult Child of an Alcoholic
  • Alcoholism
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Pain/Illness
  • Cross-Cultural Issues
  • Death & Dying
  • Depression
  • Emotional Regulation
  • First Responders­­/ Veterans/­ Military Trauma
  • Geriatrics
  • Impulse Control
  • Pain Management
  • Panic Disorder
  • Personality Disorders
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy/Childbirth/-Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues (Individual Therapy)
  • Self-Esteem/Self-Worth Issues
  • Sexual Abuse/Rape/Incest Survivors
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress Management
  • Suicidality
  • Trauma
  • Weight Loss/Gain
  • Women's Issues

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If you’d rather speak to a kind and knowledgeable member of our team, give us a call at 937-390-3800.

We’ll walk you through the intake process with care and help get everything set up to welcome you as a PPInc. client.

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