- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Deanna
Deanna Childers is an Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with about 10 years of combined internship, post-graduate training, and clinical work. She focuses on practical support for parents and adults who are managing stress, anxiety, and the everyday demands of family life. Deanna aims to make the first step feel doable and acknowledges how much courage it takes to begin.
Her approach centers on building a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through worries and figure out what helps.
Background and approach
Sessions often include straightforward strategies for stress, panic, and social anxiety, along with skills to manage ADHD-related challenges and strengthen self-esteem. Conversations also address family tension, communication problems, and struggles with motivation or purpose. Deanna draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to keep work focused and actionable.
She helps people practice new ways of responding, test them between sessions, and adjust based on what works. If a parent needs help setting boundaries, managing overwhelm, or rebuilding confidence, she offers step-by-step support. Clients can expect a warm, direct style and concrete tools rather than long theory talks.
Deanna emphasizes small, sustainable changes that fit busy lives. She encourages realistic goals and checks progress regularly. Her practice is based in Illinois and sessions are offered in English.
Deanna welcomes questions about the process and what therapy might look like for your situation.
What Deanna works with
Everything Deanna lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Deanna helps people with.
Evidence-based approaches and online care that fit family life
Deanna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem solving. One common approach emphasizes teaching coping skills for anxiety and panic - breathing, grounding, and stepped exposure to reduce avoidance and build confidence. Another approach targets organization and attentional strategies for ADHD-related struggles, helping people build routines, break tasks into steps, and use simple tools to reduce overwhelm.Finding the right approach is a joint effort. The therapist discusses goals and preferences, tries concrete techniques in sessions, and adjusts the plan based on what helps most. This collaborative process aims to match methods to each person's needs rather than assuming one path fits everyone.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video lets people use visual cues and practice skills in session. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, between-session coaching, and people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy parenting schedules and varied routines.
Questions people ask about Deanna
What concerns does Deanna commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, family tension, self-esteem issues, and ADHD-related difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and direct, with an emphasis on practical strategies and small, testable changes that fit everyday life.
What is her professional background?
She has nearly 10 years of experience that include internship, post-graduate training, and licensure as an Illinois LCPC.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an Illinois LCPC credential and is based in Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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