About

Deidre McLeod is a mental health therapist based in Florida with 15 years of clinical experience supporting adults dealing with a wide range of concerns. She holds professional counseling licenses in South Carolina and North Carolina and offers care for issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, relationship and family conflicts, intimacy and parenting concerns, anger management, self-esteem difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

She specializes in trauma-informed therapy and has worked with many people who have experienced trauma, abuse, or sexual assault. Her therapeutic style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Deidre combines cognitive-behavioral strategies, psychodynamic insight, and trauma-informed practices to shape an individualized treatment plan. She adapts conversation and interventions to meet each person’s specific needs and priorities.

Viewing clients as whole persons, she attends to physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions as part of a comprehensive approach to healing and wellbeing. Seeking change takes courage, and Deidre aims to support and empower those ready to take that step.

She looks forward to working with clients who are pursuing a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Location:
Florida, United States
Years Experience:
15
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:ADHD, Depression, Grief, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Adoption, Anger, Attachment issues, BDSM, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Disaster relief therapy, Dissociation, Divorce, Family, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Kink, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Parenting, Post-traumatic stress, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Veterans, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: SC LPC 5744, NC LCMHC 17436
  • NPI Number: 1376860759
  • License: LMHC (Florida) #MH 17470 exp 2027-03-31 • LPC (Georgia) #LPC012450 exp 2026-09-30 • LPC (South Carolina) #5744 exp 2027-08-31 • LCMHC (North Carolina) #17436 exp 2027-06-30

Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

A key advantage is flexibility. Clients can connect in the way that feels most comfortable - via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule.

Licensed professionals provide these services, and clients may switch therapists at any time if they would prefer a different fit.

How much experience does Deidre McLeod have?

Deidre McLeod has 15 years of experience providing therapy services.

Is Deidre McLeod a licensed therapist?

Yes, Deidre McLeod is a licensed therapist with SC LPC 5744, NC LCMHC 17436.

In which languages does Deidre McLeod provide therapy?

Deidre McLeod provides therapy in English.

Where is Deidre McLeod located?

Deidre McLeod is located in Florida.

How can I work with Deidre McLeod as my therapist?

You can work with Deidre McLeod through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

How much does therapy with Deidre McLeod 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.