- Licensed inKentucky
- License104541
- NPI 1306955570
- Experience32+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Stephen
Dr. Stephen Bentley is a licensed professional clinical counselor with 32 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are coping with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, mood concerns, and life transitions.
He works in a straightforward, respectful way and aims to build a working relationship that feels safe and collaborative. He uses attachment-informed ideas to understand how early relationships shape current patterns. He also draws on client-centered methods that let the client’s needs lead the work.
Background and approach
Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to address difficult thoughts and behaviors in practical ways. Over three decades Dr. Bentley has worked in hospitals, crisis settings, and outpatient services.
He has experience supervising and directing clinical programs and has supported people facing a wide range of issues, including neurodiversity, grief, abuse, and chronic illness. His Kentucky practice reflects that varied background. Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
He describes therapy as a cooperative process and places importance on respect, sensitivity, and compassion during treatment. People seeking help for relationship concerns, parenting strain, intimacy difficulties, or identity-related stress can expect a calm, practical approach. Dr.
Bentley encourages steps toward change at a pace that fits each person’s life.
Credentials
- LPCC (Kentucky)
- License 104541 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1306955570 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Stephen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Stephen names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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
How attachment work and practical therapy translate online
Dr. Bentley combines attachment-informed thinking with client-centered care and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people make changes. Attachment-informed work looks at how early bonds influence current relationship patterns and emotional responses, which can clarify why some situations trigger strong reactions. Client-centered methods focus on listening and shaping the pace to match each person’s needs and values. Cognitive behavioral techniques help identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and replace them with more workable strategies.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and daily realities and then try methods that fit those priorities. Sessions often blend these approaches so practical skills and deeper understanding develop together at a comfortable pace.
Online work offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people see nonverbal cues and have longer, face-to-face style sessions. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when writing helps someone organize thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity across locations.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Dr. Bentley address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting concerns, and many related areas listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He practices in a person-centered way, emphasizing a respectful working relationship while using attachment ideas and cognitive-behavioral strategies when helpful.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has 32 years of experience, including hospital work, crisis intervention, group and individual therapy, and over ten years as a director and supervisor of a practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LPCC credential and is licensed as KY LPCC in Kentucky.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available with this therapist?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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