Profile / United States
Dedra Gregory, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed counselor - Anxiety and stress
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution focus
About Dedra
Dedra Gregory is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with seven years of mental health experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, addictions, family and parenting stress, anger, and coaching needs. She focuses on practical steps clients can take to manage problems now.
Her approach centers on clear goals and hands-on work. Sessions emphasize noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, making different choices, and practicing skills between meetings. She uses short exercises, journaling, and occasional reading or creative tasks to help people apply skills outside sessions.
Dedra describes her style as interactive and grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She also draws on client-centered methods, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused ideas to shape sessions around what the person wants to change. Sessions aim to build psychological flexibility so people can adapt when life changes.
She has worked with adolescents and adults and has experience supporting people from a range of ethnic backgrounds and those with disabilities. Much of the work focuses on self-awareness, problem solving, and setting realistic steps for the present and future.
Practical planning is part of each session. Clients set the pace, identify clear goals, and take small, measurable steps toward those goals. Homework is offered when useful so skills learned in counseling can be used after therapy ends.
How Dedra applies CBT and client-centered methods online
Dedra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to focus on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In practice she helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns, test new responses, and practice small behavior changes that reduce distress or improve daily functioning. She also uses client-centered techniques to keep sessions focused on the person's goals and experience. That means listening for what matters most and adjusting the pace so the client sets the direction. Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants help finding motivation to change behaviors like substance use or unhelpful habits. Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps most. This collaborative process helps pinpoint practical steps and homework that make sense for the person's life. Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since options in the original biography included live chat during the day and live video and phone sessions at night. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for flexible scheduling around work or caregiving. Practical adjustments such as shorter check-ins or choosing audio-only can help when bandwidth or a quieter space is needed.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she usually help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem problems, plus career issues, depression, addictions, family and parenting stress, anger, and coaching needs.
How would she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, try different reactions, and practice new skills between sessions.
What background does she bring to therapy?
She has seven years of mental health experience and prior work in rehabilitation counseling, and describes an interactive, goal-focused style.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are used?
The original biography notes live chat during the day and live video and phone sessions at night, but confirm current session options before booking.
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 her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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