Deana Duckenfield , LMHC, LPC

Deana Duckenfield offers a practical, person-centered approach to therapy that focuses on creating a strong fit between therapeutic work and each individual’s needs. She emphasizes present-focused, goal-oriented work that helps people identify what feels out of sync in their current lives and take concrete steps toward greater ease and functioning. While sessions often concentrate on the challenges of today, she also helps clients consider how past experiences and future possibilities influence current patterns, always with the aim of promoting more peace in daily life.

Deana has worked with a diverse range of clients and addresses a broad spectrum of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, mood concerns, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, anger, and bipolar disorder. Her background includes specialized training in addiction treatment as a Masters Level Addiction Professional - MCAP - which reflects focused education and experience in supporting recovery. She also holds credentials as an LMHC and an LPC, meaning she is credentialed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Deana approaches each case collaboratively, tailoring goals and strategies to the person in front of her and drawing on evidence-based approaches to help clients move toward clearer priorities and improved day-to-day functioning.

Present-Focused and Goal-Oriented Care Online

Deana uses a present-focused approach that concentrates on the issues affecting a person today and identifies practical steps to restore balance and functioning. This method is helpful for stress, anxiety, relationship problems, and daily life disruptions because it prioritizes immediate needs and achievable change.

She also employs goal-oriented strategies that clarify specific outcomes and build a structured plan to reach them. This style supports clients working on recovery, behavior change, improving self-esteem, or managing mood symptoms by breaking larger concerns into manageable objectives.

Given her specialized training in addiction work as a Masters Level Addiction Professional - MCAP - Deana brings focused experience to clients facing substance-related challenges and recovery planning, integrating that expertise into collaborative treatment goals.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Deana works together with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Decisions about focus and techniques are made collaboratively and revisited as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Deana is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from various locations and to continue consistent care while balancing day-to-day responsibilities.