Dedra McIntosh, LCSW
Therapist in Florida
Dedra McIntosh is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who uses relationship-focused and evidence-based methods to help people work through emotional pain.
- License SW25455 · Florida Expires March 2027
- NPI 1174401830 · national registry
- Experience and languages 3+ years in practice English
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About Dedra
Dedra McIntosh is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who uses relationship-focused and evidence-based methods to help people work through emotional pain. She supports those coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem struggles. Her approach emphasizes practical steps and steady emotional repair.
She brings three years of clinical experience to her practice and draws on several therapy styles to match each person's needs. Sessions often focus on clearer communication, managing guilt and shame, and building more dependable emotional responses.
Background and approach
She pays special attention to attachment issues and caregiver stress when those patterns are part of the struggle. Dedra uses tools from the Gottman Method to address relationship patterns and connection challenges. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered strategies to help people accept difficult feelings and act on values that matter to them.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used when changing thought and behavior patterns will help reduce symptoms. In the room she aims for plain talk, concrete exercises, and small practices people can use between sessions. That might include communication exercises, grounding skills, or behavior experiments to test new ways of coping.
She works at a steady pace so progress feels manageable. People who come to Dedra often want an empathetic listener who offers clear tools. Her style blends practical skill-building with attention to emotional experience.
She helps people reconnect to strengths and move toward steadier, more satisfying daily life.
Credentials
- LCSW (Florida)
- License SW25455 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1174401830 · national provider identifier
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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
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
These are the approaches Dedra names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How relationship and acceptance approaches work online
Dedra blends the Gottman Method with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-oriented ideas to address connection and emotional pain. The Gottman Method helps identify interaction patterns and teaches practical communication exercises to reduce conflict and increase closeness. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choosing actions that match personal values. Attachment-Based Therapy highlights how early bonds shape current reactions and targets ways to build more supported emotional responses.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, test methods in early sessions, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients and therapist decide together whether to emphasize relationship skills, acceptance work, or attachment repair at any point.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit real life. Video calls allow face-to-face exercises and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging give a way to process between appointments and to communicate when typing feels more comfortable. These options increase flexibility and help people keep therapy consistent around busy schedules.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Dedra help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem problems. Additional focuses include attachment issues, caregiver stress, abandonment, and family of origin struggles.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style blends relationship-focused work with practical exercises. She uses clear, everyday language and offers tools you can practice between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a licensed clinician. That experience is applied across the range of focus areas listed in her profile.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats can be used to match scheduling and communication needs.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is managed through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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