Therapist profile
Deedra Ivie, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Parenting and family concerns
Continue with DeedraAbout
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Deedra
Deedra Ivie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 10 years of experience in Missouri. She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, and coping with life changes. She also addresses grief, intimacy-related difficulties, and a range of mood and anxiety concerns.
Deedra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with many people dealing with depression and anxiety. She helps clients name the exact feeling they have and then traces the thought behind that feeling. Together they practice changing unhelpful thoughts and learn coping skills that bring relief when emotions feel intense.
When emotions are more overwhelming she introduces Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She walks through mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Many people begin with mindfulness and distress tolerance to reduce intense symptoms before working on emotion regulation and relating to others differently.
Mindfulness practices are part of her work to help reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness. She blends these approaches to match a person’s situation, history, and immediate goals. Deedra draws on ten years in community mental health, treatment facilities, and private practice to inform practical strategies.
She earned her Master’s in Counseling from Colorado Christian University. Outside of clinical work she is married and homeschools four children, and spends much of her free time outdoors with a varied collection of animals and a garden. Deedra invites adults dealing with domestic strain or parenting stress to begin a conversation about next steps.
How sessions work
How CBT, DBT and Mindfulness inform online work
Deedra often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice the thought patterns that drive stress and anxiety. In simple, structured steps she helps identify feelings, name the thoughts behind them, and practice new ways of thinking that reduce distress.Dialectical Behavior Therapy is used when emotions feel intense or overwhelming. DBT work here focuses on mindfulness to increase awareness, distress tolerance to get through hard moments, emotional regulation to reduce reactivity, and interpersonal effectiveness to try different ways of relating to others.
Mindfulness practices are woven in to help slow reactivity and create brief, manageable skill work during a week. The therapist will work with each person to decide which approach or mix of approaches fits their goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and may change as work progresses.
Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into parenting routines, shorter breaks, or workday check-ins. Others appreciate being able to use mindfulness or skills practice between meetings to reinforce what they learn in sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with at home?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting strain, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and intimacy-related issues.
How does she approach therapy?
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts behind feelings and teach coping skills, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy for stronger emotional regulation and interpersonal skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience, including roles in community mental health centers, treatment facilities, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado and Missouri and practices from Missouri.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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