- Stress and anxiety
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Attachment focused work
About Stephen
Dr. Stephen Bentley is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kentucky with 32 years of experience. He works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and career struggles. He also addresses a wide range of related challenges including eating concerns, parenting strain, bipolar mood issues, and compassion fatigue.
Stephen has held leadership roles including practice director and supervisor for more than a decade. He has provided group and individual therapy in hospital settings and done crisis intervention. Over his career he has supported people dealing with physical trauma, abuse, and loss, and he has worked with neurodiversity and co-occurring conditions.
His preferred style is client-centered, focused on building a practical working relationship. He emphasizes acceptance and mutual agreement that therapy is useful before moving forward. He does not use stigmatizing labels and aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity.
His approach draws on several methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-based ideas, emotionally-focused methods, mindfulness practices, and psychodynamic perspectives. He has also incorporated telehealth in recent years and views it as a helpful option for many people.
People often come to him when life changes feel overwhelming or relationships become painful. He works with clients to identify concrete steps and to practice skills that help with daily challenges and longer-term patterns.
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how those patterns affect current stress and intimacy. Online sessions can help people notice and change how they relate to others and themselves. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical activities. CBT techniques can be used in sessions to build skills for anxiety, low mood, and ADHD-related challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work together with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning can include trying different techniques and checking what helps most over time.
The profile notes that he has used telehealth in recent years, and many people find online work easier to fit into daily life. Check current session options before booking to confirm which formats are available. Online sessions can make it simpler to have a shorter check-in, avoid travel time, schedule around work or school, or choose audio-only if bandwidth is limited. These practical benefits can help therapy fit into a busy young adult life.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and related concerns listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centered style that focuses on forming a practical working relationship and mutual agreement that therapy will help.
How much experience does he have?
He has 32 years of experience, including roles as a director and supervisor and work in hospital-based group and individual therapy.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is an LPCC licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile notes use of telehealth in recent years; please confirm current session format options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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