Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
How Deanna works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Deanna
Deanna MacDonald is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She works with individuals facing self-esteem, body image, grief, trauma, addiction, and mood concerns. Deanna takes a respectful, down-to-earth approach and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.
She favors clear goals and teamwork in counseling. Sessions often involve learning new coping skills, practicing different ways to respond to strong emotions, and setting small realistic goals.
Background and approach
Deanna blends structured methods with room for personal values and life priorities. Deanna uses evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people find motivation and quick tools for change.
These methods are used to address things like panic, compulsive behaviors, sleep problems, and workplace stress. With seven years of direct individual therapy experience, she aims to make therapy a practical part of everyday life. Deanna emphasizes collaboration and helps people tailor a plan that fits their schedule and goals.
She supports people who are navigating parenting strain, caregiver stress, or career transitions. Sessions are offered in English and conducted online by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Deanna works with adults who want clear strategies for coping, improving communication, and moving toward a more balanced life.
What Deanna works with
Everything Deanna lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Deanna's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Eating and food-related issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Deanna lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic tools you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that match what matters most. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when values-driven choices feel hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and testing small changes to see what helps. CBT often supports work on panic, mood issues, sleep, and compulsive behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Deanna works together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, values, and daily life. That collaboration means techniques are adapted to what feels doable and relevant for the client.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how to meet. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversation time. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in between sessions or use brief written check-ins when schedules are tight. These options help keep therapy consistent when life is busy or routines change.
Questions people ask about Deanna
What concerns does Deanna address?
She helps people with stress, anger, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, addictions, and related concerns such as sleep or eating problems.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on learning coping skills, setting small goals, and practicing ways to respond differently to strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience providing individual therapy and has worked in the mental health field for over a decade before focusing on direct client work.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.