Deidre McLeod , LPC, LCMHC

Deidre McLeod is a Florida-based mental health therapist who brings 15 years of professional experience to her work. She holds the credentials LPC and LCMHC, which stand for Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, respectively. Deidre works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and other life transitions.

Deidre specializes in trauma-informed therapy and has focused clinical experience supporting people affected by trauma, abuse, and related attachment challenges. Her approach is warm, interactive, and respectful, emphasizing sensitivity and compassion in every session. She integrates client-centered principles with evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and skills drawn from dialectical behavior therapy, along with elements of emotionally-focused and Jungian-informed perspectives, tailoring treatment to each person’s unique needs.

Believing that individuals are whole beings with physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions, Deidre shapes conversations and treatment plans to address those interconnected areas. She aims to empower clients to take steps toward more fulfilling and resilient lives, offering support and practical tools as part of a collaborative healing process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Deidre uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative and empathetic space where the client’s priorities guide each session - this approach is useful for building trust, improving self-awareness, and addressing relationship or life-direction concerns. She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical method that explores the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress through concrete strategies and skill-building. In addition, Deidre incorporates elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can help with intense emotions, anger, and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Deidre works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so treatment remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Deidre is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access consistent support from home or elsewhere. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and life changes while working with licensed professionals who tailor the work to each client’s situation.