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Deidra Bentley, LPC

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationGeorgia
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Deidra

Deidra Bentley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 11 years of clinical experience helping adults through major life transitions and persistent emotional challenges.

Background and approach

She works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting struggles, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and identity-related questions including LGBT concerns. Deidra integrates evidence-based therapies and practical skills to support clients in managing symptoms and rebuilding connection to values and purpose.

Her style centers on collaboration and cultural responsiveness, offering an affirming environment that acknowledges how social pressures and marginalization can shape wellbeing. Deidra uses a blend of Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and existential approaches, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs.

She emphasizes mindfulness, somatic awareness, and trauma-informed care to help clients access emotional regulation, strengthen communication, and cultivate resilience. Located in Georgia, Deidra provides flexible online options including video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Prospective clients can expect a thoughtful, growth-oriented process aimed at honoring individual experience while developing practical strategies for coping and meaningful change.

Integrating therapeutic approaches in online care



Internal Family Systems (IFS) frames difficulties as interactions among parts of the self, helping clients notice inner voices and develop compassionate leadership of their internal system; it can be useful for trauma responses, identity exploration, and persistent patterns that feel stuck. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values, increasing psychological flexibility, and using mindful acceptance to move toward meaningful actions in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and reframe unhelpful thinking and to build behaviors that reduce symptoms and improve functioning.

Finding the most helpful approach is part of the therapeutic work. The therapist collaborates with each client to assess needs, experiment with techniques, and adapt methods over time so the plan fits personal goals, preferences, and life circumstances.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to access support from varied locations and on different schedules. These formats can make it easier to practice skills between sessions, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and choose the communication mode that feels most comfortable for each stage of therapy.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, parenting concerns, self-esteem, ADHD, and LGBT-related matters.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
The approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed, combining mindfulness, somatic awareness, and practical skills to help clients build resilience and improve emotional regulation.
What is the clinician's experience and background?
She has 11 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with adults through life transitions and complex emotional concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is an LPC with licence GA LPC LPC008407 and practices from Georgia.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are available in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available for online care?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs and payment arranged for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English