DeAndrea Peterson, LPC

DeAndrea Peterson is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Alabama with 14 years of experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family tensions, parenting strain, anger, depression, and challenges around self-esteem and addiction.

She uses straightforward, practical counseling. She favors clear, real-world steps rather than abstract theory. Sessions focus on what a person can do next - small, achievable moves that reduce overwhelm and build forward momentum.

Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Alabama State University and a Master of Science in Counseling and Psychology with a Clinical Mental Health focus from Troy University. Much of her early work was with youth and families in residential and non-traditional educational settings, and she later expanded into outpatient counseling.

In sessions she draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation. She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques to set practical goals and sustain change.

People often come to her when anger shows up as snapping at loved ones, bottled resentment, or frustration at work. Her approach is direct and steady. She works alongside clients to map small changes, practice new skills, and track progress over time.

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