Therapist profile
DeAndrea Peterson, LPC
LPC in Alabama - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting supports
- CBT and DBT informed
About DeAndrea
DeAndrea Peterson is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Alabama with 14 years of counseling experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, family and parenting concerns, depression, ADHD, and related issues such as trauma, addiction, and anger. DeAndrea also focuses on adoption and foster care, blended family matters, caregiver stress, and postpartum concerns.
Her style is direct and practical. She favors straightforward, real-world interventions that people can try between sessions. Sessions aim to break problems into small, doable steps so progress feels possible even when things are hard.
DeAndrea trained in counseling and psychology, earning a Master of Science in Counseling and Psychology after undergraduate study in criminal justice and sociology. Much of her work has been with youth and families in residential, nontraditional education, and outpatient settings, and she brings that background into adult-focused conversations about parenting and family roles.
In sessions she uses tools from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral approaches, DBT ideas, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. That mix helps people address thoughts and behaviors, manage intense feelings, and set concrete short-term goals.
Clients can expect a practical, steady approach that emphasizes small steps forward. DeAndrea helps people talk through what’s happening at home, identify what they can change, and try simple strategies that fit daily life.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
DeAndrea uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person's perspective and priorities. That means sessions start with the client's concerns and build on their strengths. This approach is useful for people who need space to sort through family roles and parenting questions.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is practical and problem-focused, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and day-to-day parenting stresses. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills are used to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance, helping when anger or intense feelings get in the way at home.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit those needs. That collaborative planning helps shape sessions so they feel relevant and doable.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit therapy into busy days, have shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. The therapist will help tailor session pacing and techniques to fit everyday schedules and responsibilities.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, depression, ADHD, trauma and related challenges.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her approach is practical and direct, using simple, clear interventions and small steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of counseling experience, including work in residential, nontraditional educational, and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Alabama and practices from that state.
Can she work with people who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats were not listed in the profile.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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