Dell Bednar , LPCC

Dell Bednar is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio who brings 25 years of experience as a counselor and life coach to her work. She has supported people facing depression, anxiety, addiction, career decisions, major life transitions, and general mental health concerns, tailoring each conversation to the individual needs presented.

Dell’s counseling style is interactive and collaborative, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with narrative and solution-focused strategies, along with person-centered principles, to create practical, goal-oriented plans that reflect each client’s values and circumstances. This blended approach helps clients develop coping skills, reframe unhelpful patterns, and identify small, achievable steps toward change.

Dell emphasizes a dialog that honors the client’s story while also working toward measurable progress. She encourages those who are ready to seek support, offering guidance aimed at empowerment and resilience. Dell looks forward to partnering with clients who are prepared to take the next steps in their personal or professional growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Dell Bednar uses evidence-informed methods to support clients in everyday life and times of change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing focuses on exploring a person’s own reasons for change and strengthening motivation, often helping with addictions, readiness for change, and goal-setting. Narrative Therapy invites clients to examine and re-author the stories they tell about themselves, which can be helpful for processing trauma, grief, or identity concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dell works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they tailor the plan and adjust strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility to fit treatment into busy schedules. Video calls enable face-to-face conversation, phone sessions provide an audio-only option, and live chat or text-based messaging allows brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.