Therapist profile
Aleta (Deonne) O'Quinn
Compassionate support for life transitions
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- Practical coping skills
- Focus on relationships
- Evidence-based methods
About Aleta
In sessions she listens for each person's priorities and tailors the plan to those goals. She helps clients build coping skills, strengthen communication, and reduce feelings of isolation. The therapist draws on practical, evidence-based methods to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
Common themes Aleta supports include relationship strain, workplace stress, parenting challenges, and the emotional fallout from trauma or loss. She also works with people facing addiction, compassion fatigue, chronic illness, and major life changes. Her additional focus areas include attachment and blended family issues, caregiver stress, body image, and aging concerns.
Her style blends warmth with structure. Sessions balance listening with actionable steps such as thought review, emotion regulation skills, and mindful awareness exercises. Progress is tracked through small, achievable goals so clients can notice change between meetings.
People who seek this approach are often looking for steady support during transitions. Aleta helps clients move from feeling stuck toward clearer choices and better day-to-day coping. She works in English and practices in Georgia as an LPC.
Approach-focused online therapy that meets you where you are
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in their own healing. The therapist follows the client's lead, listens deeply, and helps people name what matters most so they can make clearer choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build more effective habits for mood and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, such as distress tolerance and emotion regulation.Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try a few methods, and adjust the approach based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay aligned with their needs and preferences.
Confirm current session options before booking to learn which online formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and let someone attend when leaving home is difficult. Licensed professionals can also use online sessions to practice skills between meetings and keep progress moving forward without requiring an in-person visit.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help people with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, parenting challenges, anger, career matters, bipolar mood issues, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and practical. She listens closely, then uses structured techniques like thought work and emotion regulation alongside supportive conversation.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life transition issues.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with the credential shown as GA LPC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.