Kenyatta Dent, LPC

Kenyatta Dent is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi who helps people move past barriers that cause emotional distress. She emphasizes goal setting and practical problem solving to identify and reduce the sources of anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, and difficulty with anger. Grounded in the values of empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard as described by Carl Rogers, she aims to create an environment that supports growth and change.

Kenyatta draws on a blend of Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. Her experience includes school-based work supporting children with behavioral concerns and diagnoses such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and oppositional defiant disorder. She also provides individual and group counseling for men diagnosed with substance use disorders in a correctional facility and facilitates Anger Management and Basic Cognitive Skills groups.

She holds a Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling and a Master’s in Counseling/Psychology, and she brings a practical, respectful approach to helping clients identify goals and explore solutions. As a licensed clinician, Kenyatta focuses on meeting clients where they are and supporting steady progress toward healthier functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Kenyatta Dent

Kenyatta Dent uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client’s perspective, offering empathy and acceptance so individuals can explore feelings and make decisions that align with their values. This approach is helpful for people seeking support with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and personal growth.

She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and anger. CBT is action-oriented and often includes exercises that clients can use between sessions.

Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit when clients are ambivalent about change, particularly around substance use. This collaborative, respectful method helps individuals clarify their own motivations and set achievable goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kenyatta works with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She collaborates with each person to adapt techniques and pace the work so it feels manageable and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in counseling from different locations and at times that fit their schedules. These options make it easier for people to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.