Dedra McIntosh, LCSW
About me
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.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: 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
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, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
License information
FL LCSW SW25455