DeAndrea Peterson, LPC

DeAndrea Peterson frames her counseling work around a guiding idea from Martin Luther King Jr - if you cannot fly, then run; if you cannot run, then walk; if you cannot walk, then crawl, but keep moving forward. She has carried a lifelong desire to help others into a career that blends approachability with practical methods. Outgoing and down-to-earth, she meets new people easily and rejects one-size-fits-all solutions, instead tailoring interventions to each person’s unique circumstances. Her therapeutic style emphasizes tenacity and straightforward, real-world strategies that aim to be simple and clear.

DeAndrea completed undergraduate studies at Alabama State University in Montgomery and went on to earn a Master of Science in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University with a focus in Clinical Mental Health. Her bachelor’s degree is a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Juvenile Delinquency and a minor in Sociology. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.

With 14 years of experience working with youth and families across residential, non-traditional educational, and outpatient settings, she supports people facing stress and anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, and parenting challenges. DeAndrea approaches each person as the expert of their own story and focuses on empowering clients to move toward a more fulfilling and satisfying life, offering encouragement and practical support along the way.