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Deidra Bentley, LPC
Georgia
LPC in Georgia - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- CBT focused
- Mindfulness practices
- LGBT support topics
About Deidra
Deidra Bentley is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and identity questions including LGBTQ matters. She focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions to change thoughts and habits that cause distress.
Her style is direct and collaborative. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with acceptance-based and mindfulness practices to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns. Sessions include clear skill teaching, short experiments to test new responses, and exercises to manage emotions in everyday situations.
Deidra also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and existential ideas when those approaches fit a person’s goals. That can mean learning emotion regulation skills, practicing values-based choices, or talking through meaning questions that affect mood and motivation. She pays attention to how identity and social context shape stress and coping.
Expect concrete strategies for communication, boundaries, and coping with cravings or compulsive habits. Homework is practical and aimed at small, sustainable changes rather than dramatic overhaul. Therapy moves at a pace set by the client’s goals and readiness.
She works in English and bases decisions on presenting concerns and the client's preferences. Before booking, confirm the current session formats offered so you know how sessions will be scheduled and delivered.
How CBT, ACT and DBT guide online sessions
Deidra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that worsen stress and anxiety. CBT sessions teach specific tools and short experiments you can try between meetings to test new ways of responding.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when values and committed action matter more than changing every thought. ACT focuses on noticing what matters to you and taking small steps toward those values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is used for learning concrete emotion regulation and interpersonal skills to reduce reactivity and improve communication.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means adjusting skills, homework, and session pacing together rather than sticking to a single technique.
The current profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by reducing travel, offering shorter check-ins if needed, or allowing meetings during a work break. Discuss scheduling and format details when you set up your first appointment so sessions match your routine and goals.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she most often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and identity questions including LGBT concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses through short exercises and homework. Sessions focus on skills you can apply in daily life.
What is her clinical background?
She has 11 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor helping adults with mood, trauma, and identity-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm specific pricing when you schedule.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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