Deanna MacDonald , LCPC

Deanna MacDonald is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois. She holds a state counseling license and has built more than a decade of professional experience in the mental health field, with seven years specifically focused on providing individual therapy. Her work concentrates on helping people manage anxiety and depression, cope with stress, and address concerns related to body image and self-esteem.

Deanna practices from a collaborative perspective, partnering with clients to develop treatment plans tailored to each person’s circumstances and goals. She approaches care with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, acknowledging that reaching out for support is a courageous first step toward a more satisfying life. Deanna aims to support clients through development of practical skills, clarity around values and goals, and strategies for coping with life’s challenges.

She looks forward to working together with clients to create a plan that meets unique needs and promotes meaningful progress over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Deanna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for changing behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress. CBT is goal-oriented and often helps with mood problems, panic, and challenges related to daily functioning.

She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which emphasizes noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committed actions. ACT can be useful for clients who want to build emotional flexibility and live in ways that reflect what matters most to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Deanna works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy with Deanna is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and to continue work on therapy goals when in-person visits are not practical.