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Deana Sprouse, LPC

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationMissouri
  • Focus areasADHD, Grief, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Deana

Deana Sprouse is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri who supports people facing challenges such as grief, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood disorders, stress, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She also works with concerns related to self-esteem, career and workplace difficulties, coping with life changes, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, and issues like guilt, forgiveness, and life purpose. With two decades of clinical experience, she brings a broad understanding of mood and adjustment difficulties to each client interaction.

Her style blends client-centered care with solution-focused techniques and elements of cognitive behavioral work, emphasizing collaboration and practical strategies. Deana aims to help clients identify strengths they may not have noticed and to use structured educational resources to reinforce progress made in sessions.

Her background includes work in psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers, substance abuse programs, and correctional institutions, where she has treated individuals through individual, family, and group formats. Deana frames therapy as a partnership and encourages those considering counseling to view the initial step as a meaningful move toward growth and healing.

She accepts international clients and offers several online session formats to fit different needs and lifestyles.

Approaches and Online Options for Growth

Deana uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space where the client's perspectives and values guide the work; this approach helps people explore personal strengths and build a therapeutic relationship that supports change. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and modify unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, mood swings, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Deana works jointly with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities. That collaborative process may include experimenting with techniques and adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Deana is offered through a variety of formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can increase flexibility for people juggling work, health, or caregiving responsibilities. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care across locations and to fit sessions into different schedules while allowing licensed professionals to deliver structured, skill-focused treatment.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Deana commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including grief, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, ADHD, compassion fatigue, stress, self-esteem, career and workplace problems, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based, combining client-centered work with solution-focused strategies and cognitive behavioral techniques to build skills and practical coping tools.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 20 years of experience and has provided individual, family, and group therapy in settings such as psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers, substance abuse treatment facilities, and correctional institutions.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with license number MO LPC 2007000098.
Can non-U.S. residents work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services to people outside the United States.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

GriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersSelf-loveWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English

What Deana can help with

Deana Sprouse works with clients on grief, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

How Deana approaches therapy

Deana's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Deana is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Missouri, with 20 years of clinical experience.