- Emotion-focused work
- ACT and CBT methods
- Attachment issues
About Dedra
Dedra McIntosh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with three years of experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, and self-esteem concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and focus on concrete, manageable change rather than jargon or long theoretical talks.
She often works with issues tied to attachment and abandonment, and with people handling caregiver stress or complex family-of-origin problems. She also supports those affected by domestic violence, first responder stress, eating and food-related struggles, and feelings of emptiness or shame. Her approach addresses both current symptoms and the relational patterns that feed them.
Dedra uses several evidence-informed methods in her work. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is part of her approach and is used to identify and work with emotions that are hard to name. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, client-centered methods, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as tools to help people move forward.
In sessions she focuses on clearer communication, coping skills for anxiety and depression, and ways to process traumatic experiences. Many clients work on commitment and communication problems, dependent or avoidant personality patterns, and grief around adoption or foster care histories.
Her stated practice emphasizes direct conversation, practical strategies, and building more reliable emotional responses over time. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see if the fit feels right.
How EFT and related approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps name and track emotions that drive relationship patterns and personal distress. In practice this means noticing what feelings come up in the moment and using them to change how people respond to each other or to themselves. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and learning small behavioral shifts that align with those values, which can reduce avoidance and increase meaningful action. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they shape current responses, helping people recognize and shift long-standing interaction styles.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress and new concerns arise.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Many people appreciate being able to schedule sessions around errands, work breaks, or caregiving tasks while still working with a licensed professional.
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 treat?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focuses include attachment issues, caregiver stress, and family of origin problems.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her practice includes Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered approaches, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. These are used to address emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. That experience includes work with trauma, relationship patterns, and mood concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Florida. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English to people located where her licensing allows practice.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking if you need a particular format.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your location.
How do I start the process?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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