- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment-Based work
About Dedra
Dedra McIntosh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, depression, and feelings of guilt and shame. Sessions are offered in English and focus on practical ways to reduce daily overwhelm and improve connection with others.
Her approach draws on therapies that help people notice thoughts and make workable changes. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful patterns and to build small, sustainable habits. Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused methods guide conversations about how past relationships shape current trust and closeness.
Dedra pays attention to family of origin issues, abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, and caregiver stress. She addresses communication problems, commitment worries, and personality-related patterns that get in the way of relationships. First responder issues, domestic violence, eating and food-related concerns, and feelings of emptiness are also part of her practice.
In sessions she focuses on clear steps clients can try between meetings. That can mean practicing new ways to speak up, testing different responses to shame, or trying simple exercises that change how a situation feels. She frames the work as collaborative and practical, with attention to both emotions and behavior.
People who choose her often want straightforward help managing guilt, repairing strained relationships, and finding steadier emotional ground. To begin, clients use the platform matching process to schedule an initial appointment and outline their main concerns.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for guilt and ongoing worry because it focuses on what matters most rather than trying to eliminate difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and gives practical techniques to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape trust and closeness and supports learning new ways to connect and respond.Choosing the right approach is part of the collaboration. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the client's situation, and adjust based on what helps. Sessions mix conversation with exercises the client can practice between meetings to see real-world effects.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example it can reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or avoid the need to be on camera for every meeting. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and attachment-focused work to remote sessions so the focus stays on practical steps and relationship patterns rather than on the technology.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and issues of guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame in therapy?
She uses approaches like ACT and CBT to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also explores attachment patterns that keep shame active.
What is her clinical background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with three years of experience working with adults on emotional and relational concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
Her credential is FL LCSW and she practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.