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DeMarquane Thomas

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DeMarquane Thomas, LCSW

Louisiana

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anger

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Key details

  • CredentialsLCSW
  • LicenseLCSW, Louisiana / 14324; LCSW, Texas / 112589
  • NPI1649477217
  • Experience6 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationLouisiana

About

  • Client-centered approach
  • CBT and mindfulness
  • Motivational interviewing

About DeMarquane

DeMarquane Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with six years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anger, and other life challenges. Her work also covers relationship and parenting concerns, substance use, ADHD, and career-related stress.

She takes a straightforward, client-centered approach in sessions. She listens first, then helps people clarify what matters most to them. From there she and the client set realistic steps to reduce stress and improve daily functioning.

DeMarquane uses practical tools drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior. She also uses solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing to support small, achievable changes. Sessions typically combine talking with exercises or short skill practices.

Her style is direct and calm. She aims to make sessions a place where people can talk through frustration without judgment. That includes work on anger that shows up at home, at work, or in relationships.

DeMarquane’s background in social work informs a broad view of people’s lives. She considers work, family responsibilities, and life transitions when shaping plans. Her approach centers on practical steps people can use between sessions to manage feelings and move forward.

How sessions work

How her approaches translate to online sessions

DeMarquane blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices. Client-centered work focuses on listening and clarifying what matters to the person. It helps people set goals and make decisions that fit their life. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns and lower stress or anger.

Mindfulness therapy adds attention-based practices that help people notice feelings as they arise. These practices are brief and can be used when anger or frustration starts to build. Together these approaches aim to produce concrete steps people can try between sessions.

Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. She will work with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day constraints. Sessions can adjust over time based on what helps most.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. The practical benefits of online work include easier fitting of sessions into a busy day, shorter check-ins when needed, and the ability to use mindfulness or skill practice without traveling. Therapists licensed in the relevant states guide the plan and help adapt techniques to real-world situations.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Louisiana, Texas

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, ADHD, and related life challenges.

What is her therapy style like?

Her practice is client-centered and practical. She listens, helps you set small goals, and uses skill practice between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience as a social worker in clinical settings.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Louisiana with licensure details including TX LCSW and LA LCSW noted.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions structured and what formats are used?

Session formats are not specified here; confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone or video is offered.

How does cost and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; start by completing the matching questionnaire to schedule your first session.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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