Dr. DeAnna Brookhart , LCPC

Dr. DeAnna Brookhart is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 27 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples and families. She combines a client-centered, solution-oriented stance with evidence-informed techniques to support people navigating addictions, relationship and family challenges, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, parenting concerns and related life changes. She also brings focused experience addressing intimacy-related issues, stress and coping, career and self-esteem concerns, and care for those affected by compassion fatigue.

Trained extensively in addiction treatment and cognitive behavioral therapy, Dr. Brookhart adapts her approach to each person’s needs, drawing from client-centered therapy, motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies as appropriate. She emphasizes a holistic view of wellbeing - attending to mind, body, emotional and social factors - and partners with clients to set practical goals and work toward meaningful change.

Outside of practice she enjoys cooking, reading and spending time with family and her fur babies, and she often seeks time at the beach for renewal. Dr. Brookhart invites people who are ready to take a step toward change to explore therapy and to consider how collaborative work can increase satisfaction and overall wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Brookhart uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful and empathetic space where the client’s own goals and perspectives guide the work. This approach supports self-exploration, relationship concerns and issues of self-esteem by prioritizing the client’s experience and autonomy.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, stress and many addiction-related challenges. Motivational interviewing is used when ambivalence about change arises - it helps clients clarify their reasons for change and build internal motivation, which is particularly helpful in recovery and behavior change work.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Brookhart works with each person to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to maintain consistent care around work, family and other commitments and to access licensed professionals from different settings.