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Deanna  Dillard

Deanna Dillard , LPC

Therapist in Georgia

Experienced counselor focused on practical change

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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

  • Trauma and abuse support
  • Client-centered approach
  • 18 years experience

About Deanna

Deanna Dillard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with 18 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the fallout of trauma and abuse. Deanna also supports those coping with addictions, relationship and family concerns, and issues around self-esteem and life changes.

She aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable. Sessions emphasize openness and nonjudgmental listening so people can speak honestly about thoughts and feelings. Deanna encourages practical steps that fit each person’s life and goals.

In the room she uses straightforward strategies to address patterns that cause trouble. That can include looking at how thoughts affect mood and behavior, and practicing new ways of responding in relationships. She helps clients break big problems into small, doable actions.

Deanna works with a wide array of concerns including grief, intimacy-related problems, sleep and eating difficulties, anger, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and career stress. She also offers support around gender dysphoria, hoarding, infidelity, intellectual disability issues, jealousy, veteran and armed forces matters, multicultural challenges, and non-monogamous relationships.

Her approach balances respect for each person’s values with techniques aimed at symptom relief and clearer decision making. People who want a direct but compassionate guide for change may find her style helpful.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience. It helps people feel heard and guides the pace of change based on their values and needs.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood. It uses clear, practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits.

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice, and personal responsibility. It can help when people face big life changes, grief, or questions about purpose.

Finding the best approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods match the person’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can shift as needs change.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, let people attend from different locations, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Because session formats are not listed here, confirm the exact online options before booking. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these approaches to work well via remote sessions, focusing on practical skills, emotional processing, and relationship work as needed.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy and self-esteem concerns, plus related topics like sleep, eating, anger, ADHD, and career stress.

What is the therapeutic style like?

The approach is client-centered and practical, with room for honest conversation. Deanna listens without judgment and works with clients to set achievable steps toward their goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has 18 years of professional experience supporting people across a wide range of concerns and life stages.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia and practices from that region.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I begin work with this therapist?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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