Hello, I am Dr. DeAnna (Dee Dee)Brookhart. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor and CODPII in the State of Illinois. I have over 27 years of experience as a therapist, in both the Community Mental Health model and in Private Practice. My experience includes working with individuals, couples and families.
My therapeutic approach is client centered and solution oriented. I will use the best approach to help my client. I have extensive training in addictions and cognitive behavior therapy.
I am an avid believer in utilizing a holistic approach to mental health therapy: mind, body, emotional and social factors all contribute to the overall wellness of every individual.
I love cooking, reading and spending time with my family and fur babies. Traveling to the beach is also high on my list of life loves!
It takes courage to take the first step towards change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and help you unlock your happiness and satisfaction with your life.
It's choice, not chance that you are reading this and looking to make your life better!
I hope to earn the right to hear your story! I look forward to working with you!
SPECIALTIES
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Depression
Marital /Couples Counseling
LGBTQ issues- am an ally
Also experienced in:
Family and Blended Family Issues
Work place issues and trauma
Personality Disorders
Clinical approaches:
Client Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy,
Years of Experience: 27+
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCPC 180003683
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She is wonderful!
Written on Oct 21, 2024 after therapy with DeAnna for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Brookhart has been an a wonderful asset to my mental health journey. She creates a comfortable and safe environment for me to share my feelings. I look forward to our meetings because I know that each session will be informational and encouraging. She provides me with tools to help me navigate life and those curve balls that come my way. I have noticed positive changes and I have more of a positive outlook, thanks to her guidance.
Written on May 07, 2024 after therapy with DeAnna for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Brookhart is professional , yet warm. It is easy to connect with her and I feel like she truly understands my circumstances and goals. She is kind but firm and will push you out of your comfort zone in order to find solutions.
Written on Jul 06, 2023 after therapy with DeAnna for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and relationship issues
Dr. Brookhart is an amazing therapist. She always made me feel good about myself and really listened. Anyone that gets help from her is very lucky.
Written on Oct 05, 2021 after therapy with DeAnna for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd