Dedra McIntosh
Trauma-informed support for growth and stronger relationships
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About
Dedra McIntosh, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who supports individuals facing complicated emotional and relational concerns. Her work often focuses on helping people process trauma and abuse, reduce stress and anxiety, and navigate depression while strengthening the quality of their relationships and day-to-day coping.
With an emphasis on culturally responsive care, Dedra offers a compassionate, collaborative space to explore personal history, current stressors, and the patterns that can keep someone feeling stuck. She pays close attention to communication difficulties, challenges with self-esteem, and the weight of guilt and shame, while also recognizing how attachment issues, abandonment experiences, and caregiver stress can shape emotions and choices over time.
Using evidence-based therapy approaches, Dedra helps clients build self-acceptance, reconnect with inner strengths, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. She approaches each person’s story with empathy, respect, and steady support, honoring the pace of the healing process and the goals that matter most to the client.
With an emphasis on culturally responsive care, Dedra offers a compassionate, collaborative space to explore personal history, current stressors, and the patterns that can keep someone feeling stuck. She pays close attention to communication difficulties, challenges with self-esteem, and the weight of guilt and shame, while also recognizing how attachment issues, abandonment experiences, and caregiver stress can shape emotions and choices over time.
Using evidence-based therapy approaches, Dedra helps clients build self-acceptance, reconnect with inner strengths, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. She approaches each person’s story with empathy, respect, and steady support, honoring the pace of the healing process and the goals that matter most to the client.
- Location:
- Florida, United States
- Years Experience:
- 3
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: FL LCSW SW25455
- NPI Number: 1174401830
- License: LCSW (Florida)
Evidence-Based Approaches, Made Accessible Online
Dedra McIntosh, LCSW, draws from several evidence-based approaches that can be effective in online therapy for concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship stress, and self-esteem challenges.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and behavior cycles, then practicing more balanced ways of thinking and responding. It can be especially useful when stress, worry, or low mood starts to shape daily decisions and relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying values and taking meaningful steps forward, even when emotions feel intense. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships and attachment patterns can influence current connections, communication, and fears such as abandonment, helping clients build healthier ways of relating over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dedra works collaboratively with each client to understand what they want from therapy, what has or has not helped in the past, and what pace feels workable, then adjusts the focus to fit their needs and preferences.
Online therapy also offers practical flexibility. Sessions can happen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to get support within a busy schedule and from a comfortable setting.
How much experience does Dedra McIntosh have?
Dedra McIntosh has 3 years of experience providing therapy services.
Is Dedra McIntosh a licensed therapist?
Yes. Dedra McIntosh is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and is licensed in Florida as FL LCSW SW25455.
In which languages does Dedra McIntosh provide therapy?
Dedra McIntosh provides therapy in English.
Where is Dedra McIntosh located?
Dedra McIntosh is located in Florida.
How can I work with Dedra McIntosh as my therapist?
You can work with Dedra McIntosh through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what feels most comfortable and what is available.
Does Dedra McIntosh work with international clients?
No. Dedra McIntosh does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dedra McIntosh 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.