Being comfortable and able to express your authentic self is imperative when choosing the right therapist. It can take several acts of engagement and trials, to be able to feel that rapport. As humans, we are naturally wired to seek connection and acceptance, which can make it feel difficult to reach out for support from others in our lives during trying times. It’s common to feel stuck and insecure in how to proceed, whether this may be individual, relationship or family struggles. It’s my hope I can be that person who can create that safe, non- judgmental space for you, guiding you towards healing, and consciously creating a new version of yourself. My name is Deanna Ruocco and I have a Master’s in Social Work actively working on my LCSW in the State of Florida. I was born in Brooklyn, New York to a loving Italian-American family. My second-generation grandparents came over from Italy to pursue the American dream. From a young age, I was taught the importance of hard work, perseverance, and dedication. I always had an intuitive ability to connect with others, while having an immense amount of empathy. My passion for working in the social work field was inspired by the loss of several loved ones who passed away to the horrific disease of addiction. I have dedicated over 21 years of diverse experience counseling people of all ages and backgrounds. I specialize in psychotherapy for anxiety disorders, adult survivors of childhood trauma, and relationship issues. I provide therapy for adults, teens, children, couples, and use a variety of approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Strengths-Based Perspective, Eye movement Desensitization and Reprocessing , Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Gottman Method, Dialectical behavior therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Self-esteem issues, Motivational Interviewing, and Attachment Theory. My overall passion is purpose driven to help the individual increase their self-esteem, empowerment, and motivation to change. While working with the client, I incorporate a holistic approach, specializing in the relationship between the mind, body, and spirit. It’s my belief that by connecting individuals to their inner power and guiding them to identify and overcome the barriers and blocks, that they can ultimately achieve optimal mental health. It’s with this journey of therapy, I hope to help the client break down the walls which continue to limit their outstanding potential for greatness. I believe in the power of movement as a healthy approach for the mind, body, and overall spirit. I love the outdoors, hiking, yoga, cooking, and enjoying time with my boys. One of my favorite quotes is: “Simply have a mind that is open to everything but attached to nothing. Let it all come and go as it will. Enjoy it all, but never make your happiness or success dependent on an attachment to anything, any place, and particularly, any person. In all your relationships, if you can love someone enough to allow them to be exactly what they choose to be—without any expectations or attachments from you—you’ll know true peace in your lifetime. True love means you love a person for what they are, not for what you think they should be. This is an open mind—and an absence of attachment.”

● Bachelor of Social Work from Lock Haven University.
● Masters of Social Work Capella University
● Registered Clinical Social Work Intern
● Gothman Method Training 1 & 2
● Basic EMDR Trained EMDRIA Approved