Deanna Saunders

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW

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Deanna Saunders

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Cambridge, MA 02140

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I'm a mixed-race, queer therapist who helps LGBTQ+ folks heal anxiety at the root, explore identity, and build self-worth. My clients are caring, thoughtful people who love showing up for others. But when relationships feel shaky or uncertain, their nervous system goes into overdrive. They're the ones people turn to for support, but they struggle to give themselves that same compassion. They often come to therapy because they're sick of always being "on": they want to be able to finally relax in their relationships and feel comfortable in their own skin.

Their worries might relate to their gender or orientation, like anxiety about dating queer people for the first time, questioning their identity while married, or navigating complex family dynamics. Or, they might just want a therapist in the community, so they don't have to answer awkward questions or explain queer culture.

My values include anti-racism, HAES, and celebrating neurodiversity. My style of therapy aims to support deep healing and transformation rather than just managing symptoms. Clients have shared that therapy helped them feel more calm and confident, build fulfilling connections, and gain courage to express themselves authentically.

Call or Email Deanna Saunders now for a free 15 minute consultation - (508) 570-9624

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Cambridge, MA 02140

(508) 570-9624

My website

I specialize in Anxiety, Transgender and Relationship Issues

$200 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and groups

Let's Connect (508) 570-9624

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Cambridge, MA 02140

(508) 570-9624

My website

I specialize in Anxiety, Transgender and Relationship Issues

$200 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $200
Couple Sessions $250
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Optum
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Out of Network

I use Thrizer Pay to help make OON therapy more accessible. If you have a PPO plan, your payment could be as low as $40 out-of-pocket per session. Please feel welcome to ask me more about this during our consultation.

Deanna Saunders

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 570-9624

Deanna Saunders

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 570-9624

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 124030 Deanna Saunders

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 10 years

Attended Boston College , MSW, Graduated 2016

Additional Credentials

Degree/Diploma from Brown University BA in Psychology / 2011

I'm trained in treating attachment insecurity and trauma through ISSTD's complex trauma training and Trauma-Informed Hypnotherapy Level II. I'm also trained in LGBTQ-specific IFS or "parts work" through the QTIFS training.

Deanna Saunders

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 570-9624

Deanna Saunders

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 570-9624

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Transgender
Relationship Issues

Expertise

ADHD
Anxious Attachment Style
Bisexual
Codependency
Complex Trauma
Depression
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Self Esteem
Stress
Trauma and PTSD

I help LGBTQIA folks navigate life and relationships with confidence, fulfillment, and a sense of direction.

Deanna Saunders

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 570-9624

I help LGBTQIA folks navigate life and relationships with confidence, fulfillment, and a sense of direction.

Deanna Saunders

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 570-9624

5 Endorsements

Kia Yin

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, EdM, LMHC

Deanna is one of the most insightful, empathetic, and competent therapists I know. I deeply admire her tireless pursuit of mastery in both the art and science of therapy, and her dedication to helping her clients achieve transformative change.

Ari Pehkonen

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW

Deanna is a skilled and thoughtful therapist who is dedicated to helping her clients. She has expertise in understanding queer relationships and always thinks hard about what she can do to help her clients make changes in their lives.

Lesley McGee

Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCPC, RYT-200

A thoughtful, passionate clinician who is uniquely skilled to help queer people of color working on their attachment style and how they show up in relationships.

Charles Hicks - Athlete Sports Performance

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW

The amount of compassion Deanna has for all people is amazing. She's great at helping LGBTQ+ people to have more fulfilling relationships. And the amount of training she's done in childhood trauma, attachment, and systems of oppression... amazing therapist

Bernice Fedestin Ruiz

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW

Deanna is a skilled, compassionate therapist whose warmth, insight, and cultural attunement help clients-particularly those exploring identity or queer relationships-feel truly seen, understood, and supported.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Attachment-based
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Experiential Therapy
Hypnotherapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Psychodynamic
Relational
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Somatic
Strength-Based

Therapy is your time to work on what's important to you. I care about understanding you, not using a generic approach, so at the beginning I focus on getting to know you, your strengths, and your goals. Clients have said that they feel safe and understood in therapy with me, while at the same time feeling challenged to grow in the ways they want.

Deanna Saunders

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 570-9624

Deanna Saunders

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 570-9624

Location

Primary Location

Cambridge, MA 02140

(508) 570-9624

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Deanna Saunders

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW

Call for a free consultation now - (508) 570-9624

Deanna Saunders

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW

Call for a free consultation now - (508) 570-9624

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