- Family of origin issues
- ACT and CBT methods
- Relationship and intimacy
About Deidra
Deidra Bentley is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia with 11 years of clinical experience helping adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship concerns. She also addresses issues related to identity, parenting, intimacy, and the ongoing impact of family of origin patterns.
Deidra works in a straightforward, collaborative way. She invites clients to talk through current problems and the family patterns that still affect day-to-day life. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and noticing how thoughts and behaviors keep old patterns alive.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and strengthen values-based choices. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness.
Deidra often supports people coping with grief, compassion fatigue, and the stress of caregiving or first responder roles. She pays attention to issues such as attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care, blended family concerns, and body image, helping clients name patterns that started in earlier relationships.
In sessions she balances discussion with concrete tools - breathing and grounding practices, behavioral experiments, and communication coaching. The work aims to make daily life more manageable and to reduce the replay of harmful family habits.
How her therapeutic approaches fit with online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values. It can help when family patterns or identity questions make it hard to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing thinking and behavior patterns that cause distress and is helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete emotion regulation and interpersonal skills for people who struggle with intense emotions or conflict.Choosing the best approach is often part of the first few sessions. Deidra will work together with the client to see which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative decision can change as the work progresses.
If you plan to do sessions remotely, confirm the available session formats before booking since specific formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives - they reduce travel time, allow short check-ins during a break, and make it possible to use materials and exercises in real time at home. They also allow for flexibility in scheduling and can support ongoing practice of skills learned in session.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, grief, and family of origin questions.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining talk with skills practice to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working with adults on life transitions and longstanding patterns linked to family background.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Georgia and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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