Deanna Hatcher , LPC

Deanna Hatcher is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 16 years of clinical experience. She guides people who feel stressed, anxious, low in self-esteem, or stuck in life transitions. She also focuses on women's issues and helps clients who are managing relationship strain, parenting challenges, or symptoms of depression.

She uses practical tools to help people shift unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on small changes that add up. Deanna draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns, Motivational Interviewing to elicit personal goals, and Solution-Focused work to find workable next steps.

People come to her for help with a wide range of concerns. That includes chronic pain and illness, addiction concerns, panic attacks, guilt and shame, and difficulty with communication. She also addresses life purpose, midlife transitions, and financial stress as they affect emotional health.

Deanna aims to create an atmosphere that feels calm and action-oriented. She listens for what matters most to each person, then helps set clear, measurable steps. Progress is tracked in ways that fit individual needs and daily life.

She offers sessions in English and practices from Alabama. Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible scheduling. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session based on availability.

How her approaches work online

Deanna commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It can help with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and stress by teaching practical coping skills.

Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation for goals like reducing substance use, improving communication, or making lifestyle changes.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily life. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on what works.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video lets people practice skills face-to-face, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat and text are useful for quick check-ins or shorter work between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments while keeping continuity of care.