- CBT informed
- Client centered
- Homework based
About Dedra
Dedra Gregory is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with seven years of experience in mental health therapy. She focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, self-esteem, career issues, depression, addictions, family and parenting matters, and anger. She frames therapy around practical steps clients can use outside sessions.
Her approach emphasizes psychological flexibility and helping people learn skills that fit their lives. Sessions are interactive and goal-focused, with attention to self-awareness, choice, and problem solving. She works with clients to set clear, manageable goals and practices that support steady progress.
Dedra draws heavily on the cognitive behavioral therapy model while keeping the client at the center of the work. Homework is often part of the plan and can include journaling, reading, art, or other practical activities to reinforce new habits. These tasks are offered to help people apply what they learn between sessions.
She has experience working with adults and adolescents from varied ethnic backgrounds and has spent time supporting people with disabilities and career-related stress. Sessions commonly explore present difficulties and build a plan for the future in short, concrete steps.
Dedra aims to help people use the strengths they already have. She invites clients to set the pace, and she collaborates on what skills are most useful. The focus is on clear goals, useful practice, and steady skill-building.
How her approaches are used in online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. It helps people clarify goals and feel understood while deciding which steps to try next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques for changing unhelpful patterns. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, daily routines, and what feels doable. Together they choose approaches and exercises that match those needs and preferences, adjusting as progress is made.
Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what options exist. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins, and reduce the need to travel. For some people phone work is simpler and uses less bandwidth, while video sessions allow for visual cues and hands-on skill practice. Ask about current formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire to pick what fits your life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, addictions, family and parenting issues, and anger.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are interactive and client-centered with a focus on goal setting, self-awareness, choice, and problem solving.
How much direct experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience in mental health therapy and additional background in rehabilitation counseling.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - based in North Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she use?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as session formats should be checked directly with her.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.