Deonna Crabtree , LPC

Deonna Crabtree is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field and higher education. She has worked with people across the lifespan, from children as young as four to older adults, and brings a collaborative, individualized, and relaxed approach to counseling that adapts to each person's needs.

Her clinical work draws from cognitive-behavioral techniques, person-centered practices, and reality therapy to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship difficulties, self-image questions, and self-harm. She also has experience supporting survivors of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse and tailors treatment plans and conversations to fit each client's unique circumstances.

Clients often describe her manner as relaxed and laid-back, and she likens counseling to two people talking over coffee. Because many sessions are virtual, clients are encouraged to create a comfortable setting that works for them - some stay on the couch with a beverage while others prefer to walk as they talk. Her style emphasizes practical, collaborative work designed around the individual's goals and daily life.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person sets the pace and the therapist follows their lead. This approach is helpful for building self-esteem, exploring identity, and navigating life changes because it prioritizes the client's values and experiences.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related concerns and provides practical tools for coping with symptoms and improving daily functioning.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve ambivalence and find their own reasons for change. It can be especially effective for issues like addictions, motivation for treatment, and making sustainable life adjustments.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Deonna Crabtree uses a collaborative method to determine which techniques fit a client's goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, manage transportation limits, and maintain continuity of care. For many people, these options increase accessibility and allow therapy to happen in comfortable, familiar settings while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor care to individual needs.