Dedra McIntosh, LCSW
Therapist in Florida
Dedra McIntosh is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Florida who centers therapy on attachment and relationship patterns.
- Licensed inFlorida
- LicenseSW25455
- NPI 1174401830
- Experience3+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Dedra
Dedra McIntosh is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Florida who centers therapy on attachment and relationship patterns. She focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma while improving how they relate to others. Her sessions aim to make sense of painful past experiences and how those experiences affect current choices.
She listens for patterns around abandonment, attachment issues, and caregiver stress, then works with clients to build more reliable emotional habits.
Background and approach
That often means practicing new ways to communicate and to notice shame or guilt as it comes up. Dedra uses practical tools from several approaches, including cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance and commitment ideas, to help clients change unhelpful thoughts and take values-based actions. She also draws on emotionally-focused methods to address relationship and connection concerns.
Therapy typically mixes talking with hands-on exercises clients can use between sessions. With three years of clinical experience, she aims to make therapy feel straightforward and useful. She pays attention to each person’s background, including adoption, family of origin issues, and experiences of domestic violence or first responder stress.
Sessions move at a pace that fits each client’s needs. People who work with Dedra can expect a respectful, direct approach that focuses on concrete steps for feeling steadier and relating more clearly to others. She supports growth in small, practical ways while addressing deeper wounds over time.
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
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- 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
Attachment and evidence-based approaches online
Dedra uses Attachment-Based Therapy to help people understand how early relationships shape current connection patterns and to build more predictable ways of relating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, is also part of her practice; it focuses on noticing painful thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. She pairs these with client-centered listening to make room for each person’s experience and goals.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that fit those needs. Together they adapt techniques over time to find what helps most for emotion management and relationships.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions when bandwidth or camera use is a concern, live chat for quick check-ins, and text messaging for brief reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy days while keeping focus on meaningful change.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues, plus related concerns like abandonment and family of origin problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style blends attachment-focused work with practical methods from CBT, ACT, and emotionally-focused approaches to improve thinking patterns and relationship habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working as a licensed clinician providing mental health support.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in Florida.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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