George Deegan, LCSW

George Deegan, LCSW, helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and relationship strain. He listens without rushing and respects each person’s pace. People who feel overwhelmed by strong emotions often come to him for steady support and clear steps forward.

He pays special attention to grief after losing a loved one. He says grieving looks different for everyone and avoids quick fixes like telling someone to simply move on. Instead he helps people accept their feelings and decide how they want to move through loss at their own speed.

Addiction work is another focus. He aims to build trust first, then tackle practical patterns and decisions that keep people stuck. Sessions often include straightforward tools for handling urges, cravings, and stressful situations that trigger old habits.

George draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, a hands-on approach that links thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. That method is useful for panic, anxiety, and problems with guilt and shame because it breaks big problems into manageable steps.

He brings about 40 years of clinical experience in Florida to his practice. His style is down-to-earth and compassionate, shaped by long experience listening to people from many backgrounds. He works with clients to find realistic changes and build stronger daily routines.

How CBT Guides Online Work on Addiction and Anxiety

George uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which links thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT helps with panic attacks, anxious thinking, and behaviors that feed addiction by teaching coping techniques and practical experiments to test new ways of responding.

He also focuses on grief and loss in a straightforward way, helping people name their feelings and decide how they want to grieve. That approach supports people who feel overwhelmed by confusing emotions and need permission to follow their own process.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to decide whether CBT or another way of working fits their goals and daily life. Sessions are collaborative and goals are adjusted as needs change.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also let people choose sessions that match their energy - for example a shorter call on a stressful day or a full session when more time is available.