Deanna MacDonald, LCPC
Licensed in Illinois · 7 years in practice
Deanna MacDonald is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, mood changes, and struggles with self-esteem and body image.
License and registration
- LCPC, Illinois
- 180.014530 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1316671340 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
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About Deanna
Deanna MacDonald is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, mood changes, and struggles with self-esteem and body image. She works with concerns such as trauma, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and workplace stress. Deanna speaks English and practices from Illinois.
She uses a straightforward, collaborative style in sessions. Deanna listens first, then helps clients set small, doable goals. She focuses on skills people can practice between sessions to reduce panic, manage mood swings, and cope with overwhelming feelings.
Background and approach
Deanna blends approaches that fit each person’s needs. She draws from acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and build a meaningful life. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors.
Dialectical skills help with emotion regulation and tolerating distress. Sessions may include guided exercises, homework, and problem-solving so clients leave with concrete steps. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods to support change and build momentum toward goals.
The emphasis is on practical strategies and steady progress rather than quick fixes. With seven years of direct therapy experience, Deanna aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space. She partners with each person to make a plan that fits their life and priorities.
If a client prefers online formats, she offers video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging as options.
Focus 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
Approaches Deanna names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Deanna often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward a more meaningful life. ACT focuses on values and mindful action rather than trying to eliminate every unwanted thought or feeling.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns of thinking that make problems worse and to try practical behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, panic, depression, and many everyday stressors because it breaks issues into clear steps you can practice.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then tailor methods together. This collaborative planning helps people try tools that match their situation and adjust as needed.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people work face-to-face when visual cues are helpful. Phone sessions are an option when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick updates, coaching between sessions, or ongoing check-ins without scheduling a full call.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, body image, eating and sleeping difficulties, and work or parenting stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She listens, helps set small goals, and teaches skills to practice between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of experience providing individual therapy and additional experience working in the mental health field prior to offering direct therapy.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for 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 are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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