Deidra Bentley

Deidra Bentley is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia with 11 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, identity questions, addiction concerns, grief, and the strain of major life changes. She also lists life purpose among her focuses and supports issues related to parenting, intimacy, self-esteem, and ADHD.

Her approach centers on collaboration and practical skills. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, existential ideas, and mindfulness to help people manage symptoms and make clearer decisions. Sessions often include grounding exercises and conversations about values and priorities rather than only symptom tracking.

Deidra pays attention to how social context and identity affect daily life. She works with people exploring sexual orientation and gender identity and with those who feel the effects of marginalization. She also notes experience with trauma, attachment concerns, adoption and foster care issues, and first responder stress.

Practical problem solving is part of the work. That can mean learning coping skills for anxiety, creating steps to reduce substance use, or improving communication in relationships. She also helps people face feelings of emptiness, abandonment, and family of origin issues.

Clients can expect conversations that connect feelings, behaviors, and values. Deidra helps people notice what matters to them and take small, concrete steps toward those priorities. She encourages mindfulness and skills practice between sessions to support ongoing change.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed steps toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help when someone feels stuck about direction or life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and uses concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to handle intense feelings and improve communication.

The best fit often becomes clear through conversation. The therapist will work collaboratively to try approaches that match a person's goals, needs, and preferences. That could mean emphasizing values work from ACT for someone questioning purpose, or using CBT tools for immediate anxiety management. The plan can shift as therapy progresses.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help integrate therapy into ordinary life while focusing on skills, values, and everyday decisions.