Kenyatta Dent , LPC

Kenyatta Dent is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi who focuses on helping people navigate challenges related to addictions, anger, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and depression. She approaches each person with empathy and respect, drawing on the values of client-centered care to create an atmosphere that supports change and personal growth.

Her background includes work as a school-based therapist, where she provided services to children presenting with behavioral concerns such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant behaviors, and trauma-related difficulties. She also has experience delivering individual and group counseling within a correctional setting, working with male inmates diagnosed with substance use disorders and facilitating groups on anger management and basic cognitive skills.

Kenyatta integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing into her practice, tailoring those methods to the needs and goals of the people she serves. She holds a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling and a Master in Counseling/Psychology, and she combines those academic foundations with practical experience to support clients in identifying goals, developing coping strategies, and exploring potential solutions to emotional and behavioral concerns.

Her work emphasizes collaboration, goal setting, and practical tools to help clients move forward on their path to recovery and improved well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience and perspective, with the therapist offering empathy and acceptance to help the individual explore feelings and identify personal goals. This approach is helpful for building self-esteem, increasing emotional clarity, and supporting lasting change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and changing behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, stress, and other concerns. It offers practical skills and structured techniques that people can use between sessions to manage symptoms and improve everyday functioning.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, which can be especially useful for addressing addiction and readiness for behavior change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Therapists work collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best based on individual needs, goals, and preferences, and they may combine techniques as treatment progresses.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by enabling sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care from different locations, and access consistent support using the communication method that feels most comfortable to the client.