- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Guilt and shame
About DeAnna
DeAnna Hall is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with nine years of professional experience. She works with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and the challenge of coping with life changes.
She also pays attention to communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety. Sessions focus on practical conversation about what feels stuck and what small changes might help day to day. Language is direct and plain so people can use what they talk about between meetings.
In sessions she listens for patterns that keep people feeling stuck and helps explore alternative ways of reacting. Work often involves pairing clearer communication skills with strategies to manage strong feelings. The goal is to create doable steps, not a long list of tasks.
She adapts the pace to how someone prefers to proceed. Some people move quickly into action, while others work through memories and meaning first. The plan is adjusted as progress, setbacks, or new priorities appear.
If you are carrying guilt or shame about past actions, identity, family or faith, she will help you talk through those feelings and consider what changes are possible now. To begin you complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional work. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches breathing, grounding, and communication exercises to manage anxiety and stress; these are short practices to use when feelings spike. Another approach addresses trauma and painful memories with careful pacing, helping people process what happened and how it affects current behavior.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then try methods that fit the person’s needs. Plans are reviewed and adjusted as progress or new priorities appear.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a check-in that doesn’t require travel, or shorter meetings that fit a lunch break. Some techniques translate well to remote sessions, like guided breathing, communication practice, and in-session problem solving, which clients can then use in daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of 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, loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses straightforward conversation to identify unhelpful patterns and then tests practical steps people can try between sessions. The approach balances managing strong feelings with improving everyday communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.