Deana Hartshorn, LPC
Practical, compassionate counseling for life changes
Details
| Name | Deana Hartshorn |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Colorado, Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 11 |
About Deana
Deana Hartshorn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and depression. She works with adults who are trying to regain motivation, build confidence, or navigate life changes. Her tone is respectful and compassionate, and she aims to make first steps easier for people who feel stuck.
Deana brings 11 years of clinical experience from practice in Texas and Colorado. She uses straightforward tools to identify unhelpful thinking and to test new ways of responding.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical changes that people can try between meetings. Her approach blends narrative ideas with client-centered care. That means she listens for the stories people tell about themselves and helps them rewrite parts that limit their choices.
She also borrows from cognitive behavioral ideas to spot patterns in thoughts, feelings, and actions. Deana often uses solution-focused strategies to set small, doable goals. These short-term targets help people see progress quickly and regain a sense of control.
She adapts conversations and plans to each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. People who come to her for help with abandonment, communication problems, divorce, emptiness, guilt, or life purpose find a practical, compassionate guide. Deana emphasizes respect and tailored care, helping people move from feeling stuck to making clear, manageable changes.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Deana works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Deana among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Deana among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Deana among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Deana directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Deana directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approach and access through online therapy
Deana uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine the stories they tell about themselves and identify parts of those stories they want to change. Narrative work can be helpful for issues like feeling stuck, emptiness, or struggles with life purpose. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on the person's experience and priorities and emphasizes empathy and respectful listening to build trust.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This helps ensure sessions stay practical and aligned with what the person hopes to achieve.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use face-to-face conversation from wherever they are, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and different rhythms of life.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Deana focus on?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as abandonment, communication problems, and midlife questions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style combines client-centered listening with narrative and cognitive-behavioral techniques, focusing on practical steps and the stories people tell about themselves.
What is her background and experience?
She has 11 years of professional experience and has worked in clinical roles in multiple settings prior to independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado and Texas and practices from Texas.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she offer?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's listed availability.
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