- Years in practice
- 18
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Georgia, South Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Deanna
Deanna Dillard is a licensed professional counselor with 18 years of experience based in Georgia. She focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, family concerns, depression, and parenting strains. She speaks English and works with clients across state lines and internationally when that fits the situation.
Her approach is down-to-earth and centered on building a trusting conversation. She aims to create an open space where people can speak honestly about difficult feelings without feeling judged.
Background and approach
Sessions are meant to feel collaborative, with the client guiding the pace and goals. Deanna draws on client-centered methods to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try small, practical changes.
For relationship concerns she incorporates ideas from the Gottman Method to improve communication and problem solving. In sessions she helps people sort immediate problems and plan manageable steps forward. That can mean working on sleep or eating, addressing anger or grief, or finding ways to cope with life changes and compassion fatigue.
She also supports people navigating gender dysphoria, multicultural concerns, polyamory or non-monogamous relationships, and issues that intersect with veteran and armed forces experiences. Her style is steady and goal-oriented while respecting each person’s pace. People who want clear, realistic strategies alongside attentive listening may find this approach useful.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Gender dysphoria
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Jealousy
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Approaches Deanna lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on active listening and reflecting what matters most to the client. It helps people feel heard and name their values and goals, which is useful for stress, parenting pressures, and relationship struggles.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It breaks problems into small steps and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or change unhelpful behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs and preferences and together they will decide which methods to try first. That collaborative decision can change over time as goals shift or new issues emerge.
Online therapy offers flexibility that many people need. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when clarity and nonverbal cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when on the go. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, shorter coaching-style support, or when typing helps someone organize thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy family schedule or when travel is difficult.
Questions people ask about Deanna
What concerns does Deanna commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, grief, trauma, anger, self-esteem, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her work is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then uses clear strategies such as client-centered reflection and CBT techniques to set achievable goals.
How long has she practiced?
She has 18 years of professional experience in counseling and clinical work.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed to practice in Georgia with credentials noted as SC LPC and GA LPC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What formats are available for meeting online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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