Deanna Eshler, LPCC

Deanna Eshler is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio with 20 years of experience supporting children, teens, and families. Her work spans depression, adoption and foster care concerns, school and social anxiety, the effects of social media on mental health, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and relationship difficulties. She developed this expertise through roles in community mental health centers, a foster and adoption agency, school-based work, and intensive home-based counseling for families of at-risk youth.

With more than 15 years in the foster care system, she has extensive training in identifying and treating trauma and stays informed about evolving research on the mind and body response to traumatic experiences. While much of her practice has centered on youth, she regularly works with parents and other family members, recognizing that children’s well-being is closely connected to the health of their caregivers.

Her approach is individualized and collaborative, drawing on evidence-informed methods to match treatment to each client’s needs and strengths. Deanna emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to support and empower clients through life transitions, attachment concerns, parenting challenges, and the recovery process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Deanna Eshler

Deanna Eshler uses Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy as part of her practice. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of connection and security in relationships, helping families and individuals address separation, adoption, and attachment-related concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses within relationships to improve communication and resolve conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Deanna works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors her recommendations based on each family or individual situation, combining techniques as appropriate to support healing and growth.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats make it easier for clients to access care from home or other convenient locations, maintain continuity of treatment during life transitions, and choose the communication style that fits their needs.