Dr. DeAnna Brookhart , LCPC

Dr. DeAnna Brookhart is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who brings 27 years of therapy experience to work with individuals, couples, and families. She combines a client-centered stance with solution-focused methods to help people navigate addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, and a wide range of emotional and life-transition issues. Her practice also addresses intimacy-related difficulties, anger and self-esteem struggles, career concerns, bipolar management, and compassion fatigue, as well as additional focus areas such as blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, body image, and communication or commitment problems.

Trained in cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing, she tailors interventions to match each person's strengths, goals, and circumstances. She emphasizes a holistic view of well-being that considers mental, physical, emotional, and social factors in treatment planning. Dr. Brookhart is an ally to LGBTQ clients and has experience addressing domestic violence, personality-related concerns, and workplace trauma.

Outside of her clinical work she enjoys cooking, reading, time with family and her fur companions, and beach travel. She frames the work of therapy as a collaborative process and encourages those ready to take a step toward change to reach out for support in pursuing greater satisfaction and balance in their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Brookhart uses proven, client-centered strategies to help people make practical changes and build coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, respect, and collaboration - the therapist listens closely and supports clients in exploring values and goals so they can lead more fulfilling lives. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday difficulties. Motivational Interviewing is a brief, goal-oriented approach that helps people find their own reasons for change and strengthen commitment when motivation is mixed.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Brookhart works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time to respond to progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, limited mobility, or those who prefer remote sessions. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations, and fit therapy into everyday life while working toward concrete, practical goals.