- Attachment-based work
- CBT and skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Stephen
Dr. Stephen Bentley is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) practicing in Kentucky with 32 years of experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, and a range of other life stresses. Sessions address both immediate problems and patterns that trace back to family of origin or early attachment experiences.
He uses a person-centered stance that focuses on building a practical working relationship. That means listening to what the client needs, clarifying goals, and working together on steps that fit everyday life. He combines a mix of approaches to match what the client brings to sessions.
Dr. Bentley has held roles as a director and supervisor and has provided both individual and group work in hospital settings. He has experience with crisis intervention and supports people dealing with physical trauma, loss, and different forms of emotional distress. That background informs how he structures sessions and plans follow-up.
His clinical style draws from client-centered methods, cognitive-behavioral techniques, attachment-focused ideas, emotionally-focused strategies, and mindfulness. In practice this looks like identifying unhelpful thoughts, addressing relationship patterns rooted in early family life, and adding skills to manage strong feelings.
Sessions are practical and straightforward. People can expect focused conversation, behavior-oriented suggestions, and attention to how family roles and expectations might still shape decisions today. International clients may be accepted; confirm current session options before booking.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Bentley uses attachment-based ideas, client-centered work, and cognitive behavioral techniques in his practice. Attachment-based work looks at how early family roles and expectations shape current relationships and helps identify recurring patterns. Client-centered work focuses on forming a practical working relationship and centering the session on the client's concerns and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with clear strategies and exercises to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. He will review your goals and preferences and suggest which approaches to emphasize. Together you decide which tools and pacing fit your needs and everyday routine.
The profile mentions use of tele-health during the COVID-19 era, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use audio-only or video formats when that better suits their bandwidth or environment, but check which formats he is offering now.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, and related concerns listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style?
He emphasizes a person-centered approach that builds a practical working relationship and combines other methods such as CBT and emotionally-focused ideas.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 32 years of experience, including roles as a director and supervisor and work in hospital settings with individual and group therapy.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPCC licensed in Kentucky and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography notes tele-health has been used recently; confirm current session formats before booking to know what is offered now.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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