Deana Duckenfield , LMHC, LPC

Deana Duckenfield is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people find practical, present-day balance in their lives. She emphasizes a goal-oriented, present-focused style that helps clients identify what feels out of sync and develop concrete steps toward greater ease in daily life. When appropriate, she and the client will explore past experiences to uncover patterns that affect current functioning, and they will also look ahead to consider how changes might play out in the future.

Deana has substantial experience working with a diverse range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting struggles, anger, and bipolar disorder. She brings specific training and a strong background in addiction work, supported by her qualification as a Masters Level Addiction Professional (MCAP).

Deana holds professional licensure as an LMHC and an LPC - LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - which reflect her clinical training and ability to provide therapeutic care. Her practice centers on collaboration, practical problem solving, and helping clients build a life they feel glad to be living.

Present-focused care and addiction-informed online therapy

Deana uses a present-focused, goal-oriented approach that helps clients pinpoint what is out of balance now and develop concrete steps to improve daily functioning. This method emphasizes practical skills and measurable progress, making it well suited for issues like stress, anxiety, and concerns about mood or functioning. She also brings targeted addiction-informed work to her practice, drawing on her Masters Level Addiction Professional training to address substance use and behavioral addictions with focused strategies and relapse-prevention planning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Deana works with each client to explore goals, preferences, and needs, and she adapts techniques over time to find the best fit. Clients are invited to participate in shaping their treatment so the plan aligns with their priorities and life circumstances.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for busy schedules, travel, or those who prefer remote care. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access therapists from different locations, while still working with licensed professionals to address stress, relationships, addiction concerns, trauma-related symptoms, and other issues.