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Deanna Eshler

Trauma-informed counselor with practical tools

LPCC Ohio

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Deanna

Deanna Eshler is an Ohio-licensed professional counselor with 20 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, relationship issues, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She brings a trauma-informed perspective shaped by long-term work in community mental health, foster and adoption services, school settings, and intensive home-based counseling. That background informs a pragmatic approach to concerns such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, post-traumatic stress, and family communication problems.

Her work emphasizes collaboration and respect, with treatment plans tailored to each person’s strengths and needs. Deanna draws on evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Narrative approaches to help clients build coping skills, manage anger, and improve self-esteem.

She values sensitivity and compassion while helping clients translate insights into practical strategies for day-to-day life. Deanna supports clients through coaching-style elements when appropriate, and she prioritizes flexible, individualized care that adapts as goals evolve.

Her practice reflects a commitment to empowerment and practical problem solving, with an emphasis on strengthening relationships and restoring a sense of stability after stressful or traumatic experiences.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Work

Deanna often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy into her clinical work. CBT focuses on helping clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy examines relational patterns and early attachment responses to help improve trust, communication, and emotional regulation within relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with clients to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Treatment plans are adapted over time as progress is made and priorities shift, with the therapist and client deciding together which techniques to emphasize.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity when in-person meetings are difficult. These options allow for flexible pacing, ongoing skill practice between sessions, and easier access to care for people balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She supports clients dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting and family problems, relationship and communication issues, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and related areas such as abandonment and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is individualized and collaborative, combining practical skills-building with depth work. She uses methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-informed strategies, emotionally-focused techniques, mindfulness, and narrative methods tailored to each client.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 20 years of professional experience gained in community mental health centers, foster and adoption agencies, school settings, and through intensive home-based counseling with at-risk families, which contributes to her trauma-informed perspective.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the credential LPCC with licence details OH LPCC E.0007856-SUPV and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are available and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesCommunication problemsFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessPost-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English