- CBT and DBT approaches
- Focus on coping skills
- Family life perspective
About Deedra
Deedra Ivie is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who draws on a decade of clinical experience to help people find practical ways forward. She focuses on understanding each person's history and current life so she can tailor the work to what will help most. Deedra aims to help clients notice inner strengths and put them to use in everyday life.
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support people managing depression and anxiety. In sessions she helps clients name the exact feelings they are having and trace those feelings back to the thoughts behind them. Then she works with clients on concrete ways to change unhelpful thinking and practice coping skills that bring relief.
When emotions feel more intense, she draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She guides clients through mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills can make strong emotions easier to manage and improve how people relate to others.
Deedra earned a Master in Counseling from Colorado Christian University and has worked in community mental health centers, treatment facilities, and private practice. She lives in Missouri and spends much of her free time homeschooling her four children and caring for a small farm with animals and a garden.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She listens to what matters to each person, then focuses on practical steps to reduce symptoms, improve relationships, and increase day-to-day functioning.
How CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness Translate to Online Work
Deedra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot the thoughts that feed anxiety and depression, then practice small shifts in thinking and behavior that reduce symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is used when emotions feel overwhelming; it focuses on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and improving how people interact with others. Mindfulness therapy adds simple attention practices that can lower reactivity and increase calm.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to choose strategies that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can blend methods over time so the plan changes as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice skills in everyday settings and bring real-life examples into the session for immediate feedback. Licensed professionals can help tailor the structure and pacing to what fits a client's schedule and goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Colorado, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Deedra commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy concerns, and coping with life changes. Codependency and communication problems are also listed among her focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on identifying feelings and thoughts, then learning skills to change unhelpful patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has 10 years of experience and has worked in community mental health centers, treatment facilities, and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential listed as CO LPC and MO LPC and practices in Missouri.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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