As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I am passionate about providing clients with a safe and non-judgemental space so they feel heard and seen.  I bring in a trauma-informed and holistic lens to ensure looking at all parts of each client as we collaborate. My specialty lies in working with client to learn about self-regulation skills, increasing healthy relationship patterns and boundaries, and gaining insight and strength into their identity and voice to improve self-esteem. I also enjoy working with individuals who are first-generation and are wanting to navigate their role within their family while holding space for themself. 

 

My approach includes EMDR, CBT, DBT, attachment theory, polyvagal theory to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and heal from trauma. Therapy is not a one size fits all, so collaboration and a strong therapeutic relationship are vital to establish goals and works towards them! 

Hi!  My name is Deana Fisher and I am a licensed clinical professional counselor and the founder of Impactful Therapy, a private practice located in Palos Park, IL. With over 25 years of experience, I've worked in a variety of mental health settings, including group homes, residential facilities, community mental health agencies, and large behavioral hospitals.  I have extensive experience in primary and secondary schools, as well as university settings. I currently serve on the Executive Committee for the Illinois Mental Health Counselor Association (IMHCA) as their treasurer.  My education is earning an

MBA from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a MA in Professional Counseling from Olivet Nazarene University.
 

I work primarily with children and adolescents and with adults including any parenting support needed, using a person-centered approach, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) through a trauma-informed lens.

Specialties include:

• Anxiety-related Disorders

• Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Bipolar Disorder

• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Additional areas of focus:
Behavioral issues, trauma, emotional regulation, social skills, relationships, and improving overall functioning. Each intervention is customized and designed to meet the individual needs of each client, using techniques such as arts and crafts, music, play therapy, tapping, polyvagal theory, and behavioral modification. She believes in incorporating healing, energy work, grounding, and centering to support self-improvement.

 

Sessions are available for both individual and family therapy via telehealth and /or in-person sessions.