Deonna Crabtree , LPC

Deonna Crabtree is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with more than 20 years of experience in mental health and higher education. She has worked with people across the lifespan, from young children as young as four to older adults, and brings a calm, collaborative approach to each therapeutic relationship. Her style is individualized and relaxed, focusing on meeting each person where they are and tailoring treatment plans to fit specific needs and goals. She draws from cognitive-behavioral methods, client-centered principles, and reality-oriented strategies to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship challenges, self-image issues, and self-harm, and she has experience supporting survivors of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse.

Clients often describe her as relaxed and laid-back, and she aims to make counseling feel approachable and conversational, like talking over coffee. Many of her sessions are conducted virtually, which allows people to participate from a setting that feels comfortable to them, whether that is at home or while taking a walk. She emphasizes collaboration in treatment and adjusts pace and techniques to suit each individual. She looks forward to partnering with people who are ready to explore change and healing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy centers on the person rather than on a set of techniques - it emphasizes active listening, empathy, and creating a respectful space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings. This approach can help with self-esteem, relationship concerns, grief, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors - it is practical and skills-based, often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood disorders. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people find their own reasons for change and build motivation, which can be especially useful for addictions, ambivalence about change, and behavior change work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust techniques over time to find what fits best. This collaborative stance helps ensure that treatment feels relevant and respectful of individual circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into a busy life and to connect from different settings. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured interventions, check-ins, and support in ways that accommodate schedules and mobility, while still focusing on meaningful progress.