Dedra Gregory, LCMHC

Dedra Gregory is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina who guides adolescents and adults toward clearer goals and greater psychological flexibility. As an LCMHC - a licensed clinical mental health counselor - she draws on experience in rehabilitation counseling and mental health therapy to help people identify and use the strengths they already possess. Dedra frames therapy as a collaborative process in which the client sets the pace and the pair define achievable, practical goals that reflect the client’s own priorities.

She emphasizes developing tools and coping skills that support adaptation to life’s changes and improve daily functioning. Sessions are interactive and grounded in a cognitive behavioral framework, with a focus on self-awareness, deliberate choice, problem solving, and forward-looking planning. Outside of sessions, clients may be invited to try homework such as journaling, reading, creative expression, or other activities that reinforce new skills.

Dedra works with individuals from diverse backgrounds on concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, career challenges, self-esteem, addictions, family and parenting issues, and anger. Her schedule includes live chat sessions during the day and video or phone sessions in the evening, and she remains open to adjusting appointment times to accommodate client needs.

Clinical Methods and Benefits of Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on treating each person as an expert on their own life; the therapist offers empathy, active listening, and support so clients can clarify values and make choices that fit their goals. This approach is useful for building trust, exploring identity, and strengthening decision making.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and replace them with more effective strategies. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problem solving by teaching practical skills that can be practiced between sessions.

Motivational Interviewing is a short-term, collaborative style that supports readiness for change by exploring personal motivation and removing barriers to progress. It can be especially helpful for addressing ambivalence around behaviors like substance use, career shifts, or other significant life changes.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Dedra works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, letting clients choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort level. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or on the go, and fit sessions around work, family, and other commitments.