Deidra Bentley, LPC
Compassionate counselor for identity and healing
- Trauma informed care
- Mindfulness practices
- LGBTQ+ affirming support
About Deidra Bentley
Deidra Bentley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 11 years of experience helping adults navigate important life transitions and the challenges that accompany them. She creates an affirming, culturally responsive environment where individuals can explore identity, work through painful experiences, and build more stable, grounded ways of living. Her practice centers on collaboration and compassion, inviting people to bring their whole selves into the therapeutic process while honoring the realities of marginalization and identity-related stress.
Deidra focuses on depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, identity exploration, and the particular concerns facing LGBTQ+ people and those from marginalized communities. She draws on trauma-informed principles, somatic techniques that reconnect people with bodily experience, and mindfulness practices to support emotional regulation and resilience. Her work aims to strengthen communication, deepen self-acceptance, and expand coping skills so clients can respond to life with greater balance and purpose.
Therapy with Deidra emphasizes self-discovery and practical growth. She partners with clients to identify what matters to them, process painful history, and develop daily practices that promote healing and authentic living. The result is a steady focus on rebuilding connection to self, relationships, and a sense of meaningful direction.
Deidra focuses on depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, identity exploration, and the particular concerns facing LGBTQ+ people and those from marginalized communities. She draws on trauma-informed principles, somatic techniques that reconnect people with bodily experience, and mindfulness practices to support emotional regulation and resilience. Her work aims to strengthen communication, deepen self-acceptance, and expand coping skills so clients can respond to life with greater balance and purpose.
Therapy with Deidra emphasizes self-discovery and practical growth. She partners with clients to identify what matters to them, process painful history, and develop daily practices that promote healing and authentic living. The result is a steady focus on rebuilding connection to self, relationships, and a sense of meaningful direction.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Deidra Bentley have?
Deidra Bentley has 11 years of professional experience.
Is Deidra Bentley a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). License details: GA LPC LPC008407.
In which languages does Deidra Bentley provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Deidra Bentley located?
She is located in Georgia.
How can I work with Deidra Bentley as my therapist?
You can work with Deidra Bentley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Deidra Bentley work with international clients?
Deidra Bentley does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Deidra Bentley cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-informed approaches and online care with Deidra Bentley
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, identity questions, and major life changes because it emphasizes living in line with what matters to you rather than trying to eliminate discomfort.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It teaches practical skills for reducing anxiety, managing mood, improving relationships, and addressing addictive behaviors by testing thoughts and developing coping strategies.
Mindfulness Therapy trains attention and present-moment awareness through simple practices that support emotion regulation and reduced reactivity. It pairs well with other approaches when clients want to reconnect with their bodies and develop steady ways to respond to stress and trauma.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Deidra works with each person to explore which methods align with their goals, preferences, and life situation, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals often combine techniques to match individual needs rather than using a single method exclusively.
Online therapy with Deidra is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences. These options make it easier to maintain regular care, fit sessions into busy lives, and access consistent support from a therapist who understands identity, trauma, and life transitions.