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Deidra Bentley

LPC

Deidra Bentley , LPC

Therapist in Georgia

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About Deidra

Deidra Bentley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than a decade of experience guiding adults through significant life transitions and emotional challenges. Her practice emphasizes an affirming, culturally responsive environment where people can explore identity, process difficult experiences, and build practical skills for daily life. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a state credential that authorizes practice in professional counseling.

She focuses on depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, and identity exploration, with particular attention to the concerns of LGBTQ+ individuals and others navigating marginalization. Her work is collaborative and compassionate, informed by trauma-aware principles and by somatic and mindfulness-based methods that support reconnection with the body and emotions. These approaches aim to restore a sense of agency and ease in everyday functioning.

Therapy with Deidra centers on self-discovery and resilience. She partners with clients to strengthen communication, foster self-acceptance, and create space for healing amid complex life demands. Her style supports people who want to live with greater authenticity, balance, and purpose while developing concrete tools to manage stress, grief, and relationship or family challenges.

Approach-Focused Care and the Convenience of Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build actions that align with those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical skills to reduce reactivity and enhance emotional regulation; it often pairs well with somatic practices to support grounding and body awareness.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Deidra works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve. The client and therapist make these decisions together to create a tailored plan.

Online therapy with Deidra is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and helps sessions fit into busy lives. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, effective care while meeting clients where they are, whether they need focused skills work, emotional support, or help navigating relationship and identity concerns.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Deidra Bentley have?

Deidra Bentley has 11 years of professional experience.

Is Deidra Bentley a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPC credential. License details: GA LPC LPC008407.

In which languages does Deidra Bentley provide therapy?

Deidra Bentley provides therapy in English.

Where is Deidra Bentley located?

Deidra Bentley is located in Georgia.

How can I work with Deidra Bentley as my therapist?

You can work with Deidra Bentley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Deidra Bentley work with international clients?

No. Deidra Bentley does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Deidra Bentley cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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

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