Dedra McIntosh, LCSW
Florida · 3 years in practice
Dedra McIntosh is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and related approaches to help people move through strong emotions and painful relationship patterns.
License and registration
- LCSW, Florida
- SW25455 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1174401830 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
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About Dedra
Dedra McIntosh is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and related approaches to help people move through strong emotions and painful relationship patterns. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem. Her style is straightforward and warm, aimed at helping people feel understood and more steady day to day.
Dedra uses emotion-focused work to identify what matters most beneath difficult reactions.
Background and approach
She also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice unhelpful patterns and choose actions that match their values. Cognitive behavioral techniques are added when practical skills for thinking and behavior change are useful. Sessions tend to focus on real problems people bring in the moment.
That can mean talking through a painful memory, practicing different ways of asking for support, or trying small behavior changes between meetings. Dedra pays attention to how attachment history and caregiver stress shape current relationships and coping. Her approach is collaborative.
She aims to help people build self-compassion and clearer communication skills so daily life feels more manageable. Progress is measured in concrete steps the client notices, such as reduced anxiety during specific situations or improved ability to express needs. Dedra holds an LCSW in Florida and has three years of clinical experience.
She offers sessions in English and provides several online formats to fit different schedules and needs.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Dedra lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Dedra names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Emotion and Behavior Work Online
Dedra uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and work with strong feelings that drive relationship patterns and personal distress. EFT focuses on what emotions are trying to tell you and helps you shift how you respond to them. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also part of her practice; ACT helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. Both approaches are useful for anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and trauma-related reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She works together with each person to decide whether emotion-focused exploration, values-based work, or skill-based CBT techniques will help most. Treatment choices are adjusted over time based on what the client wants and how they respond.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy people. Video calls let therapists and clients use facial cues and body language. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text messaging provide shorter, on-the-go options for tracking progress or managing immediate concerns between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, caregiving schedule, or other life demands.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Dedra commonly address?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, and self-esteem issues. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, eating concerns, and family of origin problems.
What is her general therapy style and approach?
She blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when helpful. The work is collaborative and practical, focusing on emotions, values-based action, and skills for daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and relational difficulties. That background informs how she structures sessions and chooses interventions.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida. Her professional credential is listed as FL LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. These options make it possible to choose shorter check-ins or longer video conversations.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your location and the subscription tier chosen.
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