Dr. DeAnna Brookhart, LCPC

Dr. DeAnna Brookhart is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois who brings 27 years of clinical experience to her practice. She focuses on practical, goal-oriented therapy and works with adults facing a wide range of struggles. Her style is approachable and straightforward, suited to people looking for clear strategies and steady support.

She often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that cause distress. She also draws on client-centered methods to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are added when people want short-term, action-oriented plans.

Her practice covers issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting stress, career problems, and compassion fatigue. She also helps with complex situations like blended family tensions, caregiver stress, body image, and coping with life changes. These areas are handled with practical tools and attention to everyday life demands.

Sessions are aimed at clarifying goals, building coping skills, and tracking small changes that matter. Dr. Brookhart emphasizes a whole-person view that considers emotional, social, and physical factors. She believes therapy is a collaborative process where the therapist and client decide what approaches to try.

Outside of work she enjoys cooking, reading, time with family and pets, and beach travel. She invites people who are ready to make a change to begin the process and work toward greater satisfaction in life.

Practical therapeutic methods for online care

Dr. Brookhart uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thought patterns and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT often involves setting specific goals, trying small experiments between sessions, and tracking progress over time. She also uses client-centered therapy which focuses on listening, empathy, and helping a person lead the direction of sessions; this approach supports people who need a respectful, collaborative space to work through concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She and the client review goals, preferences, and what has worked in the past, then try methods that fit those needs. The process is collaborative and can shift if something isn’t helping.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth sessions and visual cues, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins, and messaging can fit into busy days for brief updates or between-session support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping treatment focused on practical changes.