DeeAnna Merz Nagel, LPC, DCC is a psychotherapist, consultant and international expert regarding online counseling and the impact of technology on mental health. She specializes in text-based counseling and supervision via chat and email. DeeAnna’s expertise extends to assisting individuals and families in understanding the impact of technology in their lives from normalizing the use of technology and social media to overcoming internet and cybersex addictions. Her presentations and publications include ethical considerations for the mental healh practitioner with regard to online counseling,social networking, mixed reality and virtual world environments.

DeeAnna extends her knowledge about the impact of technology on mental health to individuals, couples, families and children.  She believes we are all learning new ways to relate. Knowing boundaries about our use of technology is an important part of establishing and/or maintaining relationships in this new era.  DeeAnna speaks professionally, engages in discussion groups online and blogs on topics ranging from online therapy to virtual worlds, cybersex addictions and virtual worlds.  

 

Because of her interest in technology and her desire to help mental health professionals demonstrate best practice when delivering online therapy, she began developing websites. She also assists professionals in understanding how to navigate an online presence while maintaining ethical and professional boundaries.