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 supported people across the lifespan, working with young children as young as four through older adulthood, and brings a calm, collaborative presence to each therapeutic relationship.

Her counseling approach is individualized and relaxed, drawing on cognitive-behavioral methods, person-centered principles, and reality therapy to meet each client where they are. She has worked with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship difficulties, self-image struggles, addiction, and self-harm. Deonna also has experience supporting survivors of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, and tailors treatment plans to the specific needs and goals of each person she sees.

She aims to make therapy feel approachable and conversational, likening sessions to talking over coffee while keeping the work focused and practical. Since many sessions are virtual, she encourages clients to create a comfortable space for themselves - whether that is sitting with a mug at home or taking a walk while talking. Deonna emphasizes a collaborative process that centers the client’s preferences and strengths, helping people find practical ways to cope and move forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Deonna Crabtree practices several evidence-informed approaches to help clients address specific struggles. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and a nonjudgmental stance, allowing clients to explore feelings and make their own choices while the therapist provides support and reflection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and is often useful for anxiety, depression, and mood-related challenges. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation for change, which can be especially helpful for addictions or readiness to take action.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Deonna partners with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques as progress is made. This collaborative process helps ensure treatment feels relevant and practical.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to engage in therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow clients to participate from environments where they feel comfortable. Across these formats, licensed professionals and therapists can apply the same core approaches to support meaningful change.