Deidra Bentley, LPC

Deidra Bentley, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma and abuse. She creates an affirming, culturally aware setting where people can talk about identity, relationships, and the burdens of marginalization. Sessions aim to help clients feel steadier and more in touch with their own priorities.

Her style is collaborative and compassionate. She draws on approaches like mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address symptoms and build skills. Therapy often includes noticing physical sensations, learning tools to manage emotions, and practicing new ways of relating to thoughts.

Bentley has 11 years of clinical experience working with adults on concerns that include grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She pays particular attention to issues that affect LGBTQ+ people and to the impacts of marginalization on mental health.

Sessions focus on practical strategies plus meaning-making. Clients work on communication, boundaries, and healthier coping habits. The work can include talk, skill practice, and grounding exercises that connect thoughts and body responses.

People who choose her often want a steady, respectful therapist who listens and offers clear options. To begin, prospective clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking small steps that align with what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers emotion regulation and distress tolerance tools useful for strong reactions and relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean combining exercises from different approaches and adjusting as progress is made.

Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule sessions around work, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins between appointments. It also supports using screen-shared worksheets, guided breathing or grounding practices, and in-session skill practice that translate well to everyday routines.