Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Dedra McIntosh, LCSW
Florida
Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW25455
- NPI
- 1174401830
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Dedra supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Attachment issues
About Dedra
Dedra McIntosh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. She works with people who are juggling family responsibilities, caregiving roles, and the demands of everyday life.
Her practice emphasizes clear, practical steps for coping with intense emotions. She uses approaches like acceptance and commitment techniques and cognitive behavioral strategies to help people notice unhelpful patterns and make different choices. Sessions often include problem-solving, communication practice, and attention to how past attachments shape current relationships.
Dedra gives attention to issues tied to abandonment, adoption and foster care histories, and attachment difficulties. She also addresses caregiver stress, first responder strain, eating and food-related problems, and feelings of emptiness, guilt, or shame. Conversations look at family of origin and how it affects present behavior.
In the room she draws from client-centered ideas and emotionally-focused techniques to improve relationship communication and deepen emotional understanding. The focus is practical - reducing overwhelm, improving daily functioning, and repairing important relationships.
Sessions are presented in straightforward language and aim to build skills people can use between meetings. People should confirm current session options before booking so they know how the therapist can best meet their scheduling needs.
BHow sessions work
How Dedra uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them drive actions. It supports setting personal values and taking small steps toward those values while managing anxiety or depression. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to solve practical problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and day-to-day life. That means trying different techniques, checking how they feel, and adjusting the plan together as progress unfolds.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online therapy can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, which helps people balance appointments with work, caregiving, or other obligations. Some formats let sessions be shorter check-ins while others allow a full therapeutic hour, and some require video while others use audio only; ask which formats are offered so you can pick what fits your routine.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression along with related concerns such as abandonment and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style uses practical, evidence-based approaches including ACT, CBT, attachment work, client-centered methods, and emotionally-focused techniques to address emotions and relationships.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, 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, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers