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Deanna  Dillard

Therapist · Georgia

Deanna Dillard

LPC

Practical, steady counseling for life and career

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  • Collaborative goal setting
  • Short practical steps
  • Relationship support

About Deanna

Deanna Dillard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with 18 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical steps that help people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship challenges. Her approach centers on listening first and then working with each person to find what helps them move forward.

She aims to make the therapy room a place where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Sessions are collaborative and paced to fit each persons readiness for change. Deanna emphasizes clear goals and straightforward strategies that people can try between meetings.

Deanna draws on client-centered methods to center the person's perspective. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift patterns that cause distress. For relationship concerns she applies elements of the Gottman Method to improve communication and reduce recurring conflict.

Many people come to her for life transitions, career questions, grief, or challenges around intimacy and self-esteem. She also supports clients facing ADHD, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, and issues related to gender and sexual identity. Deanna adapts her work to fit cultural backgrounds and diverse life experiences.

Her style is steady and practical. She helps people set small, manageable steps and checks in on progress. To begin, readers can use the sites Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to the therapists availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Gender dysphoriaHoardingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationships

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyGottman Method

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

Georgia, South Carolina

Languages

English

How Deanna's Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. It gives the client space to tell their story while the therapist reflects and clarifies what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical techniques to change them, often with homework between sessions. Existential Therapy invites discussion about values, meaning, and choices when people face big life questions or changes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to check in during a lunch break or keep a shorter weekly touch point when life is hectic. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking to know what will work best for your routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Deanna help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, depression, grief, and career concerns, among other areas listed in her specialties.

What is her style of therapy?

Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens carefully, sets clear goals, and uses hands-on strategies people can apply between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

Deanna has 18 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LPC credential and practices in Georgia with licensure noted as SC LPC and GA LPC in her profile details.

Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients as part of her practice.

What formats are available for sessions?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options through the booking flow before scheduling.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapists availability.

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