Deena Kotlewski

Deena Kotlewski is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who specializes in supporting children and adolescents navigating through challenges related to family discord, parent separation, and divorce. Since 1996, she has cultivated her expertise within the school system and through her consultancy at an adolescent residential and outpatient therapeutic treatment facility, while also offering her services in private practice. Deena works collaboratively with children, teens, and their families, aiming to enhance their skills for managing life's challenges and daily stressors. She is committed to aiding individuals experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns, and together, they develop effective skills to bolster self-esteem and coping abilities, fostering resilience and open communication within families. With extensive training in experiential, humanistic, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral therapies, Deena creates an authentic and safe atmosphere where clients can explore and resolve their difficulties. A graduate of George Washington University with both B.A. and M.A. degrees, she also possesses additional training in psychoanalytic and cognitive behavioral theories. Recognizing the social stigma surrounding the request for help, Deena encourages individuals to view their engagement in therapy as a healthy and empowering step towards improving their lives and relationships, making them less anxious and more fulfilling.