Deidre McLeod , LPC, LCMHC

Deidre McLeod is a licensed mental health professional with 15 years of experience supporting people through periods of stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and major life transitions. She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials - meaning she is trained as a Licensed Professional Counselor and as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and brings a practical, trauma-informed perspective to therapy.

Her work spans a wide range of concerns, including depression, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, intimacy and parenting challenges, anger and self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses more specific issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, attachment-related difficulties, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, dissociation, and problems arising from divorce or blended family dynamics.

Deidre’s approach is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She blends client-centered listening with evidence-based strategies so conversations and treatment plans are tailored to each person's unique needs. She recognizes people as whole beings with physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions, and she integrates those perspectives into the therapeutic process. Seeking change takes courage, and Deidre aims to support and empower individuals as they take steps toward greater well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Deidre draws on client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client’s own goals and values guide the work. This approach emphasizes active listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients feel heard and respected as they explore their concerns.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT offers practical tools and skills that clients can apply between sessions to address mood and daily functioning.

Dialectical behavior therapy is another approach she employs to help clients develop emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT is useful for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and coping with overwhelming situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Deidre works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule appointments, maintain continuity during life transitions, and integrate therapy into a busy routine while still working with trained therapists.