- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
- Communication issues
About DeAnna
DeAnna Hall is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and people coping with major life changes. Her practice also addresses communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, social anxiety, self-love, and questions about life purpose.
DeAnna focuses on clear, direct conversation. She listens to what feels most urgent and then sets practical steps to help people move forward. Sessions center on understanding patterns that keep problems repeating and trying small changes that can make daily life feel more manageable.
Her approach emphasizes collaborative planning. DeAnna and the person she sees decide together which techniques to use and which goals to try first. Progress is reviewed regularly so plans can change if something isn’t working.
She adapts how she talks and what she suggests to fit each person’s situation. That can mean working through painful memories, practicing ways to communicate better, or mapping options after a job or relationship change. The focus stays on what a client wants to change in their life.
DeAnna practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English. People follow a short matching questionnaire to schedule a first meeting and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based techniques guide online sessions
Many therapists who work with stress and trauma use cognitive behavioral approaches. Cognitive behavioral methods look at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teach small, practical changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. These techniques are often used for anxiety, depression, and social anxiety.Another common approach is trauma-informed care that focuses on safety, pacing, and processing difficult memories in manageable steps. This approach can help people who have experienced abuse or other traumatic events to reduce symptoms and regain a sense of control over reactions.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration includes regular check-ins and adjustments so the plan evolves if something isn’t helping.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer not being on camera, while others find video more helpful for connection; discussing these preferences helps shape practical session arrangements.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses direct conversation to identify repeating patterns and sets practical steps to try. Progress is checked regularly and plans are adjusted based on what helps most.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of professional experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and life change issues. That experience informs her focus on practical, goal-directed work.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an Illinois LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in Illinois.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and can be canceled at any time. Cost details depend on the subscriber’s chosen plan and location.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.