Deann Acton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR-BC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Let's Connect (737) 204-2085
It would be nice to say that we could go through life without heart ache or struggle, but unfortunately no one is immune to challenges. So what do we do when life becomes overwhelming? How do we handle intense emotions? How do we create meaningful relationships in the face of conflict? As a therapist, I have worked for 25 years helping people find ways to cope with life's difficulties, make and maintain positive relationships, learn to understand their emotional reactions, and find ways to clarify their goals so that they may create a life that feels worth living.
I am a licensed Marriage Family Therapist, a board certified art therapist, and 20 years worth of experience using DBT with groups and individuals. DBT has been shown to be highly effective in working with everything from intense trauma to people who consider themselves highly emotional. I also have extensive experience working with neurodiversity.
As a creative arts therapist, I use talk, art, music, play, and sand tray. But you don't have to be an artist to benefit from art therapy. Art therapy is not about creating beautiful pictures but about exploring our inner world. Please call today for a free phone consultation. I am licensed in Texas, California, Oregon, and Florida.
Call or Email Deann Acton now for a free 15 minute consultation - (737) 204-2085
Let's Connect (737) 204-2085
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $175
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- SIMS
- Out of Network
Deann Acton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR-BC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (737) 204-2085
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 202352 Deann Acton
- Attended Notre Dame de Namur University, Graduated 1998
- License: Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors T2943 / 2025
- License: California Board of Behavioral Science 41640 / 2005
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Deann Acton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR-BC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (737) 204-2085
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Personality Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Cancer
- Child
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- gifted and talented, cancer
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Neurodivergence
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sexual Abuse
- Transgender
- Veterans
Deann Acton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR-BC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (737) 204-2085
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Expressive Arts
- Family / Marital
- Feminist
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Trauma Focused
Deann Acton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR-BC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (737) 204-2085
Groups
DBT Art Therapy Group
DBT - Dialectical Behavior Therapy - is a special form of therapy that focuses on helping individuals learn how to live more mindfully, understand their emotions, cope with distressing emotions and be more effective in their relationships. If you consider yourself a highly sensitive person or if you feel like you could use some help in the area of relationships, this is the group for you. All art materials will be provided. Each week, there will be a different art experiential and discussion topic.
Expertise
Coping Skills
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Types of Therapy
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
up to $50
Group Meets
Every other Mon 5:30 P.M. - 7 P.M.
Location
Art & Therapy ATX
915 Shady Ln
Austin, TX 78702
Email Deann Acton about this group or call - (737) 204-2085
Location
Deann Acton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR-BC
Call for a free consultation now - (737) 204-2085