Deidre McLeod , LPC, LCMHC
Calm, practical therapy for everyday struggles
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How Deidre works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC, LCMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Deidre
Deidre McLeod is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Florida. She draws on 15 years of experience to help people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Deidre aims to make counseling straightforward and accessible for people who are worried or overwhelmed.
She uses a mix of practical talk therapy and structured tools. Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and building skills to cope in the moment.
Background and approach
Deidre also pays attention to emotional patterns and underlying life experiences that shape reactions and relationships. Clients can expect a warm, interactive style that centers each person's goals. Deidre listens closely and adapts the work to what a person needs that day.
She emphasizes clear steps and simple skills alongside deeper emotional work when it feels right. Her background includes work with trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strains, ADHD, grief, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people navigating life changes, caregiver stress, and issues tied to adoption or attachment.
Sessions address real-life situations like communication problems, commitment worries, control issues, and body image. Deidre incorporates evidence-informed methods such as cognitive-behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, emotionally focused approaches, and client-centered dialogue. The result is a practical, empathetic approach that helps people handle hard moments and move forward.
What Deidre works with
Everything Deidre lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Deidre's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Deidre lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches shape online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's experience. It relies on open dialogue and empathy so clients feel heard while they work through problems like anger, relationship struggles, or low self-esteem.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and homework to change unhelpful thinking and teach coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress-related reactions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills are useful for managing intense emotions, anger, and relationship conflicts.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then shape sessions to match what helps most. Methods can be mixed over time as needs change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for conversations that benefit from seeing facial cues. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or to have shorter, more frequent contact. These options offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, and busy days.
Questions people ask about Deidre
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and anger. Other areas include parenting, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, grief, bipolar concerns, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and interactive. She combines practical skills work with discussion about emotions and life patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 15 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and works in Florida. Licenses include SC LPC and NC LCMHC as noted in her background.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.