Deidra Bentley , LPC

Deidra Bentley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and questions about identity. She often supports people dealing with grief, trauma, intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and issues tied to being LGBTQ+. Sessions are offered in English and tailored to each person's situation.

Her style is calm and collaborative. She focuses on practical steps you can use between sessions. Deidra listens for what matters most and helps you build skills for coping and clearer communication.

She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness-based work. That mix lets her combine short-term skills with deeper, values-based change. You might practice grounding exercises, try new ways of noticing thoughts, or work on small behavior changes that add up.

Over 11 years of practice have shaped a flexible, down-to-earth approach. She pays attention to how stress shows up in the body and in relationships. Deidra also addresses concerns like ADHD symptoms, body image, codependency, and challenges tied to adoption or blended families.

People who come to her can expect straightforward conversations, skill-building, and support for making changes that fit daily life. The work is collaborative and paced to your goals, whether you want short-term relief or longer-term personal growth.

Online approaches that meet you where you are

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful steps toward them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by emphasizing what matters most to you rather than getting stuck on unhelpful thoughts.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a hands-on approach that looks at patterns of thinking and behavior. It teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful thought habits and to build routines that reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication. It is useful when strong emotions, relationship conflicts, or impulsive behaviors get in the way of daily life.

Deidra treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will talk with you about your goals, try methods that match your needs, and adjust the plan as you learn what helps. The aim is to choose strategies that feel workable and meaningful for your life.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Video lets you work face-to-face, phone can be better when bandwidth is limited, live chat or text messaging can support quick check-ins or ongoing reflection. These formats provide flexibility so you can use therapy in ways that suit your schedule and needs.