Dedra McIntosh, LCSW
Florida LCSW supporting healing and relationships
- Trauma and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Caregiver and attachment
About Dedra McIntosh
Dedra McIntosh is a Florida-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in helping people overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. With three years of experience, she combines culturally responsive care with evidence-based methods to support clients in building resilience and reconnecting with their strengths.
She offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore attachment wounds, caregiver stress, adoption and foster care concerns, and family of origin issues. Her work emphasizes restoring self-esteem, improving communication, and addressing pervasive feelings of guilt and shame that often follow trauma and relational hurt.
Dedra draws on a range of therapeutic approaches to tailor support to each person’s needs, focusing on practical tools and emotional processing to foster healthier patterns. She regularly works with people affected by domestic violence, eating and food-related struggles, emptiness, avoidant and dependent personality patterns, and first responder stress.
Approachable and collaborative, she guides clients through goal-driven steps toward emotional growth and more fulfilling relationships, honoring each person’s unique story and pace of change. As an LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker trained in assessment and psychotherapy - she is committed to helping individuals move from survival to stability and renewed connection.
She offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore attachment wounds, caregiver stress, adoption and foster care concerns, and family of origin issues. Her work emphasizes restoring self-esteem, improving communication, and addressing pervasive feelings of guilt and shame that often follow trauma and relational hurt.
Dedra draws on a range of therapeutic approaches to tailor support to each person’s needs, focusing on practical tools and emotional processing to foster healthier patterns. She regularly works with people affected by domestic violence, eating and food-related struggles, emptiness, avoidant and dependent personality patterns, and first responder stress.
Approachable and collaborative, she guides clients through goal-driven steps toward emotional growth and more fulfilling relationships, honoring each person’s unique story and pace of change. As an LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker trained in assessment and psychotherapy - she is committed to helping individuals move from survival to stability and renewed connection.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dedra McIntosh have?
Dedra McIntosh has 3 years of clinical experience.
Is Dedra McIntosh a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are FL LCSW SW25455.
In which languages does Dedra McIntosh provide therapy?
Dedra McIntosh provides therapy in English.
Where is Dedra McIntosh located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Dedra McIntosh as my therapist?
You can work with Dedra McIntosh through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dedra McIntosh work with international clients?
Dedra McIntosh does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dedra McIntosh cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Healing and Connection
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and develop small, practical steps to live in line with those values. It is useful for managing anxiety, stress, avoidance, and patterns that limit meaningful action.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns in intimacy and trust. This approach supports people working through abandonment, attachment injuries, caregiver stress, and relationship difficulties by improving emotional safety and connection.
Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and a collaborative relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead. It helps people build self-compassion, improve self-esteem, and strengthen communication skills in a way that honors each person’s pace.
Finding the right approach is part of the process, and the therapist will work collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to tailor care rather than relying on a single model.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, enabling clients to meet by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of support across different life circumstances.