- Client-focused care
- Practical coping tools
- Support for sleep issues
About Deanna
Deanna Dillard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 18 years of experience. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, sleep concerns, and other life challenges. Deanna aims to create an open atmosphere where people feel able to talk without judgment.
She begins by listening to what matters most and learning how day-to-day life is being affected. Sessions are straightforward and grounded in real problems like anger, grief, or trouble sleeping. Deanna uses clear, simple tools so people can try new ways of coping between sessions.
Her approach draws on client-centered work that keeps the person's goals at the center. She also uses elements of cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and change patterns that keep stress and anxiety going. When relationship issues are part of the picture, she applies principles from the Gottman Method to help people understand interaction patterns.
Deanna treats a wide range of concerns including depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, and career stress. She also offers support around gender dysphoria, multicultural concerns, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics when those topics arise.
People who choose Deanna tend to want practical steps and a calm, accepting atmosphere. She works at the pace each person needs and invites collaboration on goals and homework that fit everyday life.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The therapist offers empathy and acceptance while helping the client identify goals and make choices that feel right for them. This approach supports issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, and general life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into patterns of thoughts, feelings, and actions. The therapist helps identify unhelpful thinking and teaches practical exercises to change behavior and reduce symptoms such as worry, sleep disruption, or unhealthy coping habits.
The Gottman Method looks at interaction patterns in relationships and teaches specific skills for communication and repair. When relationship dynamics are affecting daily life, these techniques help people recognize habits that cause conflict and practice different ways of relating.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust plans based on what the client finds helpful. This is a collaborative process where preferences and results guide the path forward.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy week easier, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your routine and what practical changes could help you keep therapy consistent.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Georgia, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Deanna helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related topics.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Therapy is practical and person-centered with a focus on clear tools and real-life changes. Sessions emphasize listening, collaboration, and steps you can try between meetings.
What experience does the therapist bring?
She brings 18 years of professional experience working with people on anger management, stress and anxiety, addictions, and relationship concerns.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia and holds SC LPC and GA LPC credential listings.
In which languages can I have sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are accepted; confirm any regional or scheduling details during booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.