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Deidra Bentley

Affirming therapy for stress, identity, and recovery

LPC Georgia

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Deidra

Deidra Bentley is an LPC based in Georgia who brings 11 years of clinical experience to work with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and a range of other life challenges.

Background and approach

She offers an affirming practice that pays attention to identity exploration and the specific pressures experienced by LGBTQ clients and people from marginalized communities, creating space to examine emotions, increase self-acceptance, and build practical coping skills. Her style blends collaborative, trauma-informed care with mindfulness-based practices and body-centered awareness to help clients reconnect with emotional and physical responses.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address patterns of thinking and behavior while supporting emotional regulation and values-driven choices. Sessions emphasize communication skills, boundary-setting, and strategies for managing stress, compassion fatigue, and addictive patterns.

Clients can expect a grounded, compassionate clinician who focuses on resilience and self-discovery, helping them move toward a more balanced, authentic life while attending to practical daily challenges and longer-term growth.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Meet Flexible Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by using acceptance and mindfulness skills alongside committed action toward meaningful goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for strong emotions and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist collaborates with clients to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process allows adjustments over time so care stays aligned with what matters most to the client.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels with technology. These options make it possible to access therapy without traveling, fit sessions into work or family commitments, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting and self-esteem challenges among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her approach is collaborative and compassionate, combining trauma-informed care with mindfulness and somatic awareness while using CBT, ACT, and DBT techniques to support coping and behavior change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has practiced for 11 years as a licensed professional counselor and brings that breadth of experience to her work with adults.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LPC with the credential GA LPC LPC008407 and practices with clients in Georgia.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to the listed session options.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions 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