About Deanna
Deanna Childers greets visitors with a straightforward, calm approach. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, parenting strain, and self-esteem concerns. Her work also addresses ADHD, family conflict, and feelings of isolation.
She holds an IL LCPC, which is the Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential. Deanna has nearly 10 years of experience that includes internship, postgraduate work, and time after licensure. That background informs how she meets people where they are.
Background and approach
In sessions she aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Conversations focus on practical steps and small changes that fit day-to-day life. She emphasizes clear communication and problem-solving that can be used between appointments.
Deanna often helps people facing panic attacks or social anxiety by breaking overwhelming moments into manageable parts. She also supports those sorting out life purpose, motivation, and self-love. Parenting concerns and family tensions are addressed by helping an individual find clearer ways to express needs and set boundaries.
Her style is direct but warm, and she encourages people to try small strategies and report back what worked. The first session is used to understand goals and build a plan that feels realistic. Taking that first step is noted as an important and brave decision.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Deanna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people learn concrete strategies to manage panic and anxiety by identifying early warning signs and practicing short breathing and grounding exercises. Another focuses on improving communication skills and problem-solving so clients can address family conflicts and parenting challenges with clearer language and realistic steps.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, daily routines, and which strategies feel doable, then adapt methods so they match the client's needs and preferences. Progress is checked regularly and plans are adjusted when needed.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions let people use visual cues and longer conversation, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be used for brief check-ins, and text messaging supports quick reflections between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different life demands.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English