Kenyatta Dent

“Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul be just another human soul.” C.G. Jung is a guiding sentiment for Kenyatta Dent, a licensed professional counselor practicing in Mississippi. She holds master’s degrees in Rehabilitation Counseling and in Counseling/Psychology and brings three years of direct therapy experience to her work.

Kenyatta focuses on helping people move past obstacles by setting clear goals and exploring practical solutions for emotional difficulties. She models a therapeutic stance rooted in empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard, following the client-centered values associated with Carl Rogers. Her aim is to create an atmosphere that supports growth and change.

Her background includes work as a school-based therapist supporting children with behavioral challenges, many of whom had diagnoses such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and trauma-related concerns. In her current role she provides individual and group counseling to male inmates diagnosed with substance use disorders in a correctional facility, and she facilitates groups focused on anger management and basic cognitive skills.

Kenyatta integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with person-centered methods and Motivational Interviewing to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. She welcomes the opportunity to work with individuals seeking support for addictions, anger management, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, or depression.