Dr. Deanne Canieso - Holistic Psychotherapist

01/19/2026

I am so excited to finally share that I can now provide EMDR therapy 🥳, and I’m currently in the consultation phase of my EMDRIA-approved EMDR Therapy training ✨

Being a therapist doesn’t end with finishing a counseling program. For me, it means ongoing learning from the very programs developed by the psychologists who created the therapy. It’s about knowing the protocols, nuances, research, risks, and best practices that go far beyond just taking a course.

Behind the scenes, this kind of training can be so intense. It requires investing thousands of dollars, countless hours in lessons and practicum work, and then navigating a consultation phase where our methods are carefully reviewed and critiqued by experienced trainer-therapists. Just recently, I completed all the requirements to become a Fully Certified Brainspotting Practitioner through Dr. David Grand’s organization, a process that took over a year of dedicated work! To be fully certified in EMDR typically takes 2–3 years, and I’m honored to be on that path. This is what it means to do my best and bring excellence in my work with clients. I hope to continue to bring that passion, care, and energy into every single session, because there is truly nothing like being fueled by work I believe in.

These modalities are so powerful and can be used for more than anxiety, depression and trauma. It can be used for performance enhancement and optimizing parts of you who feels stuck and desires to be the exceptional human being you can be (on your own terms). I’m so proud to offer EMDR and Brainspotting as part of my practice.

More information about EMDR and Brainspotting below 💛. Please don’t hesitate to connect with questions!💕

01/12/2026

Just a few things to help reset 💕

01/08/2026

First insurance contract completed 💕

12/24/2025

🎄✨ Happy Holidays, friends! ✨🎄

Wishing you all peace, joy, and connection today and throughout this holiday season. May your heart be light, your home be warm, and your day be filled with moments that make you smile.

I know this time of year can look very different for everyone. For some of us, holidays come with laughter, family dinners, and treasured traditions — and for others, it can bring feelings of loneliness, loss, or a sense of disconnect. If this resonates with you, you’re not alone. ❤️

We recorded this podcast episode to better speak on the experience of longing for deeper human connection, especially when life feels heavy. Our hope is to share this gentle reminder that our hearts matter and that connection, in all its forms, can begin with compassion for ourselves and others:

👉 https://youtu.be/lU0Pf4Irnwo?si=2SSkLR15_FQZpuO4&t=78

Whether you’re celebrating with loved ones or holding space for tender feelings today — I see you. I’m wishing you comfort, hope, and warmth.

Here’s to a Christmas that brings peace to your spirit and light to your path. 🌟

Love and kindness to all,
Dr. D 💛

In this reflective end-of-year episode of _Speak Easy Doctors_, Dr. D and Dr. J explore a question many of us are quietly carrying: *what happened to real hu...

12/23/2025

I’m so grateful for the continued trust and interest in my work. At this time, my client schedule is full and I plan to open up more time slots in February. I am currently accepting names for a waitlist. If you’d like to be added, please feel free to email me directly. Thank you for your patience and support 🤍

12/07/2025

🌟 SPECIAL OFFER — Only 2 Packages Available! 🌟

For a limited time, I’m offering a 4-Session Intensive Brainspotting Package (four 90-minute sessions) for just $499 — an $80 savings!

If you’ve been feeling stuck, stressed, or ready for a breakthrough, this focused series is designed to help you clarify and process what’s holding you back. Brainspotting goes beyond talk therapy to work directly with the brain and nervous system, making it a powerful approach for:

✨ Stuck patterns
✨ Anxiety & overwhelm
✨ Trauma symptoms
✨ Creative and performance blocks
✨ Emotional blocks

With four focused sessions, you’ll have the space to shift long-held patterns, helping you clarify and release barriers to growth and change.

💫 Note- Due to availability, there are only 2 packages available and Friday afternoon availability only. Send me an email to reserve yours today: Dr.DCanieso@gmail.com. 🤍

10/30/2025

If you know anyone who is looking for food pantries in Harnett County, feel free to share.

10/11/2025

🎙️ New Podcast Drop! 🎙️

Dr. J and I open up in a raw and heartfelt conversation about our childhoods — and the multifaceted ways communication has shaped who we are today. 💬✨

It’s honest. It’s deep. And it’s a reminder that the stories we internalize — and how we tell them — can define our identity.

🎧 Tune in, reflect, and maybe see your own story in ours.

Speak Easy Doctors · Episode

10/04/2025

✨💫We Started a Podcast! 🌸💕

I’m thrilled to announce that Dr. James Perez and I have launched the Speak Easy Doctors podcast! 🎙️

As two friends and colleagues—both with PhDs in Communication—we created this podcast to explore how the ways we talk, listen, and connect shape our well-being. Together, we bring perspectives from research, mental health, and real-world communication to spark meaningful, accessible conversations about the human experience.

Our episodes dive into topics that matter: how communication influences relationships, reflects our values and goals, and empowers people to thrive.

🎧 Join us and subscribe to the Speak Easy Doctors podcast as we speak candidly, listen deeply, and share insights designed to inform, inspire, and open doors to healthier communication.

Speak Easy Doctors · Episode

09/06/2025

Hey FB friends 💙

I’ve opened up a few in-person therapy session spots on Fridays at my Fuquay-Varina office! I also take virtual clients as well. Right now, these are self-pay only (I still take insurance at the Sanford office), but I’ll be offering a sliding scale through the end of the year to make it easier for anyone who’s been wanting to start.

If you’ve been thinking about coming in, or just need a little extra support, I’d love to see you. 💫 Just reach out via email (dr.dcanieso@gmail.com) and we can find a time that works.

07/17/2025

🌿✨🧘🏻‍♀️Big News: Growing My Practice ✨🌿

Hi friends,

I want to share an important update. As many of you know, I’ve been offering sessions focused on sound baths and sound therapy for some time now. That work has been incredibly meaningful—and I’m deeply grateful for everyone who’s been part of it.

Now, I’m stepping into a new chapter: I’ve officially received my counseling license in North Carolina and am transitioning into private practice as a licensed clinical mental health counselor associate.

While this means I’ll no longer be operating under the name Firelight (Vibes) Wellness, the heart of that work continues. Using sound as therapy will still be part of what I offer—but now thoughtfully integrated into therapy sessions to support mindfulness, grounding, and nervous system regulation.

My clinical focus is on helping individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, and major life transitions. I use a person-centered, holistic, and evidence-based approach that includes CBT, DBT, ACT, brainspotting, somatic work, mindfulness practices, and sound therapy. I will be offering a sliding scale for payment in my private practice in Fuquay Varina to support accessibility ($55-$115 per session based on income). I accept insurance in my Sanford location. Link to more info in my bio.

I also want to give everyone an opportunity to unfollow or leave this page if sound therapy was your main interest and you’re not looking for psychotherapy content. That said, I truly hope you’ll stay for continued inspiration, journaling prompts, wellness reflections, and important updates from me.

Thank you for being part of this evolution. I’m so honored to do this work, and I’m looking forward to what’s ahead.

With gratitude,
Deanne

07/10/2025

Go often. Go with intention. Return again and again, not out of habit, but out of reverence. 🌸Let these places become your sanctuary—a sacred ground where silence speaks and the water gently carries away all that no longer serves you. 🧘🏻‍♀️With each visit, release and make space for the radiant, sensational life that awaits you.🌄

✍🏼 Your pause and pen mission:

Journal about the spaces where your breath deepens, your mind softens, and your spirit feels seen. Journal about why these places inspire and heal you. Describe them with all your senses. Then, make a quiet promise to return—often, and with love for your present and future self.