Deanna MacDonald is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and problems with self-esteem.
01About Deanna
Deanna MacDonald is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and problems with self-esteem. She supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, addictions, and challenges around eating, sleeping, and parenting. Her approach is collaborative and respectful, with an emphasis on practical steps clients can use between sessions.
With seven years of direct experience providing individual therapy, she draws on several evidence-informed methods to meet different needs.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to focus on skills people can apply right away, clear goals, and steady progress rather than lengthy theory. Deanna values sensitivity and compassion while helping clients name the changes they want and try manageable strategies for reaching them. She also addresses workplace stress, caregiver strain, body image and self-love, and concerns such as panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, and self-harm.
Deanna offers coaching-style work for life purpose, career moves, and coping with major life changes. Her support extends to issues common in women's lives and LGBT-related concerns. Deanna uses a mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor work to each person.
That variety helps when someone needs skills for emotion regulation, new thinking habits, or motivation to change. She provides services in English and practices from Illinois. Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication styles.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180.014530 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1316671340 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Deanna lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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
Methods Deanna names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Deanna names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without fighting them and to take steps toward a values-based life. It can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation when someone wants clearer life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it is often useful for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on emotion regulation and building coping skills for intense feelings and interpersonal stress, which can be helpful for anger, relationship strain, and self-harm urges.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try out techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This means methods can shift over time to match changing needs and progress.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can fit during a break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can work for quick check-ins, short coaching moments, or when someone prefers typed communication. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, family, and daily life.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and compassionate, emphasizing practical skills and clear goals. Sessions focus on manageable steps people can try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of direct experience providing individual therapy and over a decade working in the mental health field in various roles.
Does she hold any credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, listed as LCPC in Illinois, and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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