Dr. DeAnna Brookhart, LCPC

Dr. DeAnna Brookhart is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois. She brings 27 years of clinical experience to her work and focuses on helping people navigate relationship struggles, addictions, mood concerns, and stress. She is known for a practical, client-centered style that aims to find workable solutions for everyday problems.

In sessions she keeps the conversation grounded and straightforward. She listens first, then helps people identify small, achievable steps they can try between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing are tools she often uses to challenge unhelpful thinking and build motivation for change.

Her background spans community mental health and independent practice. That experience includes addressing trauma, grief, intimacy issues, parenting stresses, caregiver strain, and workplace trauma. She also supports people facing bipolar mood challenges, codependency, abandonment dynamics, and communication or control problems.

She tends to blend client-centered work with solution-focused strategies so sessions stay practical. People can expect collaborative goal-setting and a focus on skills that reduce anxiety, manage anger, and improve relationship patterns. Dr. Brookhart draws on a holistic view of wellbeing that considers mind, body, emotions, and social supports.

Outside of work she enjoys cooking, reading, family time, and beach travel. If someone is ready to take a step toward change, she offers steady support and straightforward feedback to help them move forward.

How her approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on respectful listening and helping people find their own solutions. This approach is useful when someone needs space to be heard and to set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood and stress. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and patterns that get in the way of relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will partner with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That collaboration means the plan can change as progress is made or new challenges appear.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. They can reduce travel time, allow a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or let someone work while managing caregiving or work responsibilities. Online work still centers on clear goals, homework between sessions, and practical skills practice to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve relationships.