Deanna Childers

Deanna Childers is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 10 years of professional experience. She has worked through internship, post-graduate training, and full licensure in Illinois. Deanna supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, family and parenting concerns, self-esteem struggles, and questions about life purpose.

Her background includes work with ADHD, motivation issues, depression, and social anxiety. In sessions she focuses on helping people talk through what feels stuck. Conversations aim to surface practical steps rather than only theory. She explains ideas in clear terms and helps clients try small changes between meetings.

Deanna keeps session time straightforward. She listens to what matters most and then helps set short-term goals. She also works on communication techniques that reduce repeated conflict in relationships and parenting moments.

Her approach is collaborative. She checks in about what’s working and adjusts methods when needed. That makes it possible to try different ways of handling stress, panic, or feeling lost about next steps.

People who come in unsure of their direction often start with simple questions about priorities, routines, and responsibilities. From there Deanna helps break down next actions into manageable pieces. This practical focus aims to make change feel possible and clear rather than overwhelming.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Evidence-based techniques often used in practical therapy include behavior-focused work that identifies small routine changes and tests them in daily life. This kind of method helps when stress, low motivation, or ADHD symptoms make tasks feel overwhelming by breaking tasks into manageable steps.

Another common approach emphasizes building communication skills. That involves learning specific ways to express needs, set boundaries, and de-escalate conflict. It can be helpful for parenting challenges, family tension, and social anxiety where clearer interaction patterns reduce repeated problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try a method, and adjust based on what helps. Decisions about technique are made together and can change as progress is tracked.

The biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm the available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce commuting time. They let people keep continuity of care when life schedules shift, while still focusing on clear, practical steps during each meeting.