Deanna MacDonald , LCPC

Deanna MacDonald is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois who brings more than a decade of experience in the mental health field and seven years specifically providing individual therapy.

As an LCPC, she holds state licensure to provide clinical counseling services and uses that training to support people facing anxiety, depression, stress, body image concerns, and struggles with self-esteem. Her work emphasizes a collaborative relationship where clients are treated with respect, sensitivity, and compassion as they pursue meaningful change.

Deanna prioritizes meeting each person where they are and works with clients to develop treatment plans tailored to their unique circumstances and goals. She recognizes that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life takes courage, and she aims to provide steady support throughout the therapeutic process. She looks forward to partnering with clients to create practical, personalized strategies that address their immediate needs and long-term well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Deanna integrates evidence-informed approaches that focus on practical change and emotional resilience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, known as ACT, teaches skills to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward a meaningful life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can be especially useful for intense mood swings and interpersonal difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Deanna works collaboratively with clients to determine which techniques match their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts methods as progress unfolds to find the best fit.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, allow work on skills between sessions, and make it easier to connect from home or while managing a busy life. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured, goal-oriented care that fits the client’s routine.