Dr. DeAnn Simon , LPC

Dr. DeAnn Simon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with more than 14 years of experience offering therapeutic support across a wide range of concerns. She has worked with people managing depression, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, parenting difficulties, career transitions, ADHD, stress, and those recovering from trauma or abuse.

Her style is described as warm and interactive, with an emphasis on respect and compassion as foundational to the therapeutic relationship. She combines Cognitive-Behavioral techniques with psychodynamic perspectives and Motivational Interviewing to tailor work to each person's needs. This blended approach allows attention to current thinking and behavior patterns while also exploring deeper relational and historical influences.

Dr. Simon frames counseling as collaborative work between therapist and client, valuing individual differences and partnering to set goals and explore practical steps. She recognizes the courage involved in beginning change and centers support and empowerment in her clinical practice. Her background and methods aim to help people build skills for managing symptoms, strengthening relationships, and navigating life transitions.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. DeAnn Simon uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client's perspective guides the work - this approach helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and the everyday stressors that get in the way of personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; CBT is practical for managing anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress. Motivational Interviewing is added when clients are working through ambivalence about change - it helps people clarify their values, strengthen motivation, and take steps toward goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dr. Simon collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals often blend techniques to match the individual rather than rely on a single method.

Online therapy with Dr. Simon is delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across life transitions, work demands, and geographic constraints while focusing on accessible, goal-oriented support.