Meet Deena Hitzke, D.Ed., LPC
Counseling for Empowerment in Tucson, Arizona
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Dr. Deena Hitzke
Arizona Licensed Professional Counselor — License #LPC-19587
This independently owned practice is operated by Deena Hitzke, LPC, in accordance with all regulations set forth by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
Practice Consultant:
Janet Lee O'Conner, Eds, LISAC, LPC
520-360-0007
Counseling for Empowerment
Using Ellen McWurther’s Approach
There are moments in life when something shifts—through loss, change, or emotional overwhelm—and the ways you once coped no longer feel accessible. You may feel disconnected from yourself, unsure how to move forward, or exhausted from holding everything together.
For more than 30 years, I have supported individuals and families through these tender seasons of life. My work centers on helping people feel steadier in their bodies, clearer in their relationships, and more trusting of their inner voice—especially during times of grief, anxiety, depression, and relational strain.
Therapy here is not rushed or prescriptive. We move at a pace that honors your nervous system and your lived experience. Together, we gently explore the emotions, memories, and attachment patterns that shape how you relate to yourself and others—while also strengthening the internal resources that support resilience, self-trust, and emotional balance.
Healing is not about becoming someone new.
It is about returning to yourself—more grounded, more connected, and more empowered.
Testimonials
"Dr. Hitzke provides her patients with the tools to manage their emotional health by focusing upon discovering their core self, strengthening their relationships, and replacing painful memories with those that nurture the soul and make us whole. Once you acquire these skills, you will be able to face adversity with confidence, a growth mindset, and unwavering discernment."
"Dr. Hitzke is a reflective listener and skilled analyst. She will listen carefully and validate your feelings, affirm your strengths, and gently coach you on how to quickly calm and center yourself. If you are experiencing shame and self doubt, sensory overload, or troubles in your relationships, Dr. Hitzke can help.
"Working with Deena helped me to come back to myself.
I feel more grounded, more clear, and more able to handle life with steadiness."
"When I lost my father, Dr. Hitzke helped me to get through the stages of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance in a way that reassured me I would find a way to become whole again. It was scary to feel so torn to pieces, not knowing how to go on without him. But, somehow she showed me that he would always be a part of my life, and that I was his legacy."
Finding Your Path
Entering a new phase of adulthood can be like getting lost in a forest, seeking the path that will lead you to a threshold into a new life.
All of the sudden, you may feel like you don't know yourself at all.
Such feelings of uncertainty and confusion about who you are signal that you are a special person, on a quest for integrity, purpose, and authenticity.
Sometimes it takes a little chaos in our lives to shake things up, forcing us to regroup and figure out what we really want and who we really want to become.
I can help you navigate this exciting journey, while removing the roadblocks along the way.