Dell Bednar , LPCC

Dell Bednar is a licensed counselor in Ohio with 25 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. As an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) and an experienced life coach, she has worked with individuals facing depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, career transitions, compassion fatigue, trauma and abuse, and shifts in self-esteem and coping with life changes. Her background includes both counseling and coaching roles, giving her practical insight into goal setting and recovery.

Dell practices in an interactive, collaborative manner, approaching each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques, narrative work, solution-focused strategies, and person-centered principles to tailor a treatment plan that fits the client’s needs. Sessions emphasize clear dialogue, realistic goals, and strategies that clients can apply between appointments.

Recognizing that reaching out takes courage, she aims to support and empower those who choose to begin the work. Dell welcomes the opportunity to help people explore change and build practical skills for healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Approaches that guide online therapy with Dell Bednar

Dell Bednar draws from several evidence-informed approaches to shape online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used to relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical coping skills. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation for change - it is commonly used in work with addictions and behavior change. Narrative Therapy invites clients to examine the stories they tell about themselves, separate problems from identity, and re-author those narratives to support healing and new perspectives.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dell works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Clients are invited to play an active role in shaping the work.

Online therapy with Dell is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide greater flexibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, access care from different locations within Ohio, and continue regular support when in-person meetings are not possible.