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LPC

Deidra Bentley, LPC

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationGeorgia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Deidra

Deidra Bentley is an LPC with 11 years of clinical experience who supports adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues related to identity and LGBT experiences.

Background and approach

She creates an affirming, culturally responsive environment where clients can examine painful histories, clarify values, and build practical skills for everyday life. Bentley integrates evidence-based strategies with mindfulness and existential perspectives to help people reconnect with emotions and bodily experience while developing coping tools.

Her work emphasizes collaboration and compassion, using methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) alongside mindfulness practices to address symptoms and improve functioning. Clients can expect a therapeutic process that balances insight with concrete strategies for communication, self-acceptance, and stress management.

Practicing in Georgia, she aims to help individuals cultivate resilience, clearer boundaries, and a stronger sense of authenticity as they navigate life transitions and challenging circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches Applied to Online Care



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take action in line with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fight them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be useful when emotions feel intense.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative exploration. The therapist works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and responses to different methods, adjusting strategies over time so the work fits the individual rather than forcing a single model onto every concern.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and varied communication needs. These formats make it possible to keep continuity during life transitions, access support from home in Georgia, and choose the modality that best supports engagement and progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, LGBT-related concerns, and related challenges.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used?
The approach is collaborative and compassionate, combining insight-oriented reflection with practical skills building to help clients move through difficult emotions and daily challenges.
What level of experience does the therapist have?
She has 11 years of experience working with a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What are the therapist's credentials and practice location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with licence GA LPC LPC008407.
Can I work with this therapist if English is not my first language?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Appointments are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different communication preferences.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

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