- Person-centered approach
- Long-term experience
- Telehealth accessible
About Stephen
Dr. Stephen Bentley helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, or major life changes. He is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) with over 32 years of experience and works from Kentucky. He speaks English and accepts international clients.
He focuses on building a working relationship first. He uses a person-centered approach that starts with listening and understanding each person's needs. He aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion without stigmatizing labels.
His work draws on several approaches to match what a person needs. He integrates cognitive behavioral ideas with attachment-based and emotionally focused methods, along with mindfulness and psychodynamic perspectives. In practice this means helping people notice thought patterns, explore important relationships, and develop calmer ways of responding.
Over his career he has held roles as a director and supervisor and has provided both individual and group therapy in hospital settings. He has experience with crisis intervention and with a wide range of concerns including trauma, abuse, ADHD, autism, mood disorders, and addiction.
Dr. Bentley is comfortable using telehealth after recent years of offering remote sessions. He recognizes that scheduling and life demands make it hard to seek help, and he emphasizes practical support and steady progress. To begin, he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work helps people explore important relationships and long-standing patterns in how they connect with others; online sessions can be a place to notice those patterns and try different responses. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and collaboration so clients set the pace and goals that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce distress and change unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which methods to use and adjust the plan as work progresses.
The biography specifically mentions telehealth as an effective tool he has used, but current session formats should be confirmed before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer sitting in a familiar setting, or who need a session that fits into a work break. If you want to use online therapy, confirm available formats and scheduling options when you start.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
32+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, and many related issues such as relationship or workplace strain.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centered style that emphasizes listening and building a working relationship, combined with cognitive behavioral, attachment-based, emotionally focused, mindfulness, and psychodynamic ideas.
How long has he been practicing?
He has worked as a therapist for over 32 years and has served in roles including director and supervisor.
What credentials and location information are listed?
He holds an LPCC credential and practices from Kentucky.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography notes experience with telehealth; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.