Dedra McIntosh - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

3 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Dedra McIntosh

As a licensed therapist in Florida, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients heal from trauma, manage anxiety and depression, and develop stronger interpersonal relationships. With a deep commitment to culturally responsive care, I create a compassionate space where we can together explore your unique experiences and challenges.

My therapeutic approach focuses on building self-love, addressing communication barriers, and working through feelings of guilt and shame. I understand the profound impact of attachment issues and caregiver stress, and I’m dedicated to guiding clients toward emotional resilience and personal growth.

Drawing from evidence-based practices, I aim to empower individuals to reconnect with their inner strength, heal from past wounds, and cultivate healthier, more fulfilling life patterns. Every client’s journey is sacred, and I’m honored to walk alongside them with empathy, respect, and genuine care.

Licenses

LCSW

SW25455

Professional experience

Depression
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

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
Money and financial issues
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Self-harm
Self-love
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Gottman Method
Internal Family Systems
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Systemic Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

7 Reviews

“Being new in my walk with Christ was lead to search out a Christ based therapist and I am SOOOO glad that I did! Dedra is am amazing active listener and gives great counsel because of that. Because if her suggestions i believe that not only am I healing but I'm also building an even more intimate relationship with Christ.”

“Dedra is a great therapist that helped a lot with sessions and made therapy more comfortable”

“Love her!”

“Absolutely amazing”

“She's very attentive and knows how to get to the root of the problem, and the best ways to fix. I would highly recommend her to anyone else.”

“Great listener and very easy to talk to.”

“Dedra listens and pays attention to all the details after each session I feel a lot better! She seems very experienced and I don’t feel judged or like a burden when talking to her.”

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