- Family of origin issues
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Aleta
Aleta (Deonne) O'Quinn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, grief, stress, self-esteem struggles, and relationship concerns. She also helps people dealing with life changes, addictions, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.
Her work focuses on uncovering patterns that echo from the family people grew up in. She listens for recurring roles, communication habits, and expectations that still affect daily life. Sessions are practical and aimed at building clearer communication and stronger coping skills.
Aleta uses approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. She blends those methods to address emotional regulation, relationship patterns, and self-worth issues. The goal is to help clients recognize unhelpful patterns and try different responses.
In sessions she helps people practice new ways of relating and managing emotions. Work might include identifying triggers, practicing communication skills, and learning grounding or mindfulness practices. She supports exploration of family of origin dynamics when that helps explain present difficulties.
People who want concrete tools and clearer interaction with others may find this style useful. The emphasis is on steady skill-building and clearer thinking about relationships and personal limits. Aleta draws on years of experience to keep sessions focused and practical.
How Aleta uses therapeutic approaches in online work
Aleta often combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Client-Centered work means the conversation follows what matters most to the person and the therapist reflects understanding and concerns. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing different thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. DBT skills are practical tools for handling intense feelings, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive reactions. These approaches work well for managing reactions tied to family patterns and ongoing stressors.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which approaches fit the client's goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as work continues.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family responsibilities, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose audio-only meetings if bandwidth or comfort makes video difficult. Many clients find being able to schedule sessions without travel helps keep progress steady.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She works with depression, anxiety, grief, stress, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, addictions, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.
How does she approach therapy in sessions?
She blends Client-Centered, CBT, DBT, EFT, and Mindfulness methods and focuses on practical skills like emotion regulation and communication.
How many years has she practiced?
Aleta has 12 years of experience as a practicing clinician in Georgia.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or international work?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here and may vary.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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