Dr. Stephen Bentley
Compassionate, experienced therapist focused on practical change
LPCC Kentucky
- Experience
- 32 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Stephen
Dr. Stephen Bentley brings more than three decades of clinical experience to his work, offering support for stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, ADHD, relationship concerns, grief, and many other life challenges.
Background and approach
He practices from a person-centered stance that emphasizes an accepting, respectful therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change. His biography notes roles as a director and clinical supervisor and long-term practice experience spanning hospital-based group and individual therapy, crisis intervention, and a broad caseload that has included autism, abuse recovery, and chronic mental health concerns.
Dr. Bentley integrates cognitive behavioral tools alongside attachment-focused and humanistic ideas to create a tailored framework for each client.
He describes therapy as a collaborative process that begins with forming a working partnership and believes clients' willingness to engage is central to progress. In recent years he has incorporated telehealth into his practice, finding video, phone, chat, and messaging formats to be practical options for people juggling busy schedules or who prefer not to attend in-person sessions.
His credential is LPCC and he practices from Kentucky offering services in English and accepting international clients.
Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches in Online Care
Dr. Bentley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, addictions, and many everyday stressors. He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early and current relational patterns shape emotional responses and closeness in relationships, which can help with intimacy-related issues and attachment concerns. In addition, his person-centered orientation creates space for clients to guide the work while the therapist offers empathy and support as changes are explored.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process; he works with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and presenting issues rather than assuming a single path. This process often combines practical CBT strategies with relational and humanistic elements to meet each person where they are and adjust as progress unfolds.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people managing busy lives or geographical distance. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access sessions from a place that feels comfortable, while allowing therapists and clients to adapt pace and tools to the needs of the work.
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Experience
32+ years
Licensed
Kentucky
Languages
English