- CBT
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused
About Deanna
Deanna Hatcher is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 16 years of clinical experience based in Alabama. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, self-esteem, and depression. Her work also touches on chronic pain and illness, communication problems, addiction concerns, and issues like guilt, shame, and life purpose.
Deanna uses practical, goal-focused methods to help people untangle day-to-day problems. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking, Motivational Interviewing to clarify reasons for change, and Solution-Focused techniques to set small, achievable steps. Sessions aim to break down big problems into manageable actions.
People often come to her when they feel stuck or overwhelmed by transitions such as new jobs, relationship changes, or parenting stress. She helps clients notice patterns that keep them stuck and tries out different ways of responding. Conversations are direct and focused on what the person wants to change next.
Deanna also works with concerns related to money stress, multicultural challenges, panic attacks, and women's issues. She supports people navigating forgiveness, fatherhood questions, and the practical side of recovery from substance use. The emphasis is on realistic steps rather than abstract ideas.
To start, she asks about current difficulties and what the person wants to achieve. From there she and the client set clear short-term goals and track progress. This pragmatic approach helps people test new strategies and see what fits their life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Deanna commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to clarify a person’s own reasons for change and to build readiness for new steps. Solution-Focused Therapy appears in short-term planning and goal setting, helping clients identify small actions that lead to quick gains.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Deanna discusses goals and preferences and adjusts methods if something isn’t working. This collaborative testing helps clients find what feels useful and realistic for their daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around school, work shifts, or parenting responsibilities. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or sessions that don’t require being on camera if that helps someone engage. Licensed professionals can use these options to help clients practice coping strategies between meetings and track progress over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting strain, self-esteem concerns, and depression. Additional focus areas include chronic pain, communication problems, addiction, and life-purpose questions.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses practical, goal-focused methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused techniques. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and trying small, doable changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working with adults on a range of concerns from anxiety to parenting and substance use recovery.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Alabama and practices from that state.
Can I see her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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