Deana Hartshorn

Deana Hartshorn is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and the emotional fallout of major life changes. She works with clients who feel stuck by depression, loneliness, guilt, or questions about life purpose. Her approach is compassionate and respectful, and she focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

Deana brings 11 years of experience from practice in Colorado and Texas. She often uses clear, goal-focused methods to help people sort out thoughts that get in the way of feeling better. Conversations are tailored to each person, and the plan for therapy grows from what matters most to the client.

Her work draws on client-centered listening so people can feel heard and understood. She also uses cognitive tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Narrative and solution-focused ideas help clients rewrite difficult stories and build small, manageable next steps.

Areas Deana commonly addresses include abandonment, communication problems, divorce and separation, emptiness, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and struggles with self-love. She also supports people navigating midlife concerns and women’s issues. The goal is to find steady, tangible changes that fit daily life.

Deana asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin. From there, scheduling is arranged based on what works for the individual. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How her approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience. It makes space for people to express feelings and choose goals at their own pace, which is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more realistic ones. This approach is practical for anxiety, depression, and problems with self-esteem by giving concrete tools to try between sessions.

Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their lives. Reframing these stories can reduce shame, guilt, and feelings of emptiness, and open up new ways to move forward.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit their preferences, and adjust the plan as needed. That collaboration helps make work in therapy feel relevant and manageable.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, since specific options are not listed in the biography. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life, allowing shorter check-ins, sessions during a lunch break, or meetings without travel. It can also help people keep a steady routine for practicing new skills between sessions.