Kenyatta Dent , LPC

Kenyatta Dent is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi who combines empathy with practical strategies to help people move past emotional obstacles. She focuses on goal setting and collaborative problem solving to address the sources of distress and to identify achievable next steps for change.

Drawing on the humanistic values of Carl Rogers, Kenyatta centers her work on empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard to create a therapeutic atmosphere that supports growth. Her clinical approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor interventions to each person’s needs.

Her background includes school-based therapy serving children with behavioral challenges, including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant behaviors, and trauma-related concerns. She also provides individual and group counseling within a correctional setting, working with male inmates diagnosed with substance abuse disorders and facilitating groups such as Anger Management and Basic Cognitive Skills.

Kenyatta holds a Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling and a Master’s in Counseling/Psychology in addition to her LPC credential. She is committed to supporting individuals through periods of stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and addictions by offering a respectful, person-focused approach to treatment.

Online Delivery of Client-Centered and Evidence-Based Approaches

Kenyatta Dent draws from Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize empathy and the therapeutic relationship - this approach helps people feel heard and supports change by focusing on their strengths and perspectives. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and adjust patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem; it offers practical skills for coping and problem solving. Motivational Interviewing is employed to explore ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, which can be especially useful for addictions and behavioral change.

Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. As a licensed professional, Kenyatta works with each person to understand goals, preferences, and needs, and then adapts techniques so the treatment plan aligns with what matters most to the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to attend sessions around work, family, or other commitments. These options increase accessibility and allow therapists and clients to focus on progress and practical strategies regardless of location.