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.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, 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, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy
FL LCSW SW25455
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Dedra is a wonderful person. She’s reserved in her own way but has a special way of showing you she cares. While I view her as more of a peer I feel I have a connection with her to where it’s comforting to share thoughts. She’s helpful, polite, and a delight to talk to.
Written on Oct 12, 2026 after therapy with Dedra for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Dedra is amazing. I feel like I can speak freely without being judged and she really helps me work through any and everything going on in my life
Written on Oct 06, 2026 after therapy with Dedra for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I really liked Dedra because she was very patient with me. She didn't rush me. She gave me excellent exercises to do. She also gave me time to cry overall. I just loved her. She's wonderful
Written on Sep 30, 2026 after therapy with Dedra for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Dedra helped me with videos and hints for me to heal from my trauma. She listened and she was very attentive to my problem.
Written on Sep 21, 2026 after therapy with Dedra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
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Written on Aug 27, 2026 after therapy with Dedra for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
From the moment I met here I knew she was the therapist for me. She is kind and has a listening ear. I’m grateful.
Written on Jun 30, 2026 after therapy with Dedra for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues