Dr. Stephen Bentley, LPCC

Dr. Stephen Bentley brings more than 32 years of clinical experience to his therapeutic work, including over a decade as a director and supervisor and two decades with the same organization. He has provided both group and individual therapy in hospital settings, participated in crisis intervention, and worked with a broad spectrum of concerns such as autism, addiction, anger, depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, career stress, OCD, and ADHD. He has also supported people coping with physical trauma, bereavement, physical abuse, and emotional abuse.

His practice is grounded in a person-centered approach that emphasizes forming a collaborative working relationship with each client. He believes that meaningful progress begins when a client accepts and engages in the therapeutic process, and he prioritizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Dr. Bentley draws on a range of methods - including cognitive-behavioral techniques, humanistic perspectives, psychodynamic insights, and rational-emotive strategies - to tailor care to individual needs. He has also integrated tele-health into his practice over the past two years due to COVID-19 and finds remote sessions to be an effective way to reach people who find office visits difficult.

Dr. Bentley holds the LPCC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and practices in Kentucky. He welcomes clients seeking support with stress, trauma, addictions, relationship and family issues, mood and anxiety concerns, grief, ADHD, and other life challenges.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches with Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on building a strong, respectful relationship where the client leads the pace and goals of treatment. This approach is helpful for people seeking acceptance, support with self-exploration, and a collaborative space to address life challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationship patterns and how they affect current connections, making it useful for those dealing with intimacy, abandonment, or attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Bentley works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative planning helps clients feel engaged and supported in choosing what works best for them.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how and when to meet - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access consistent care around work, family, or mobility constraints. These options allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing support and practical interventions while accommodating different schedules and communication preferences.