Dr. Stephen Bentley , LPCC

Dr. Stephen Bentley, LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor), brings more than 32 years of clinical experience to his work in Kentucky. Over the course of his career he has served as a director and supervisor for over ten years and has been with the same organization for the past 20 years, providing continuity and leadership across many service settings.

He has delivered both group and individual therapy in hospital environments, participated in crisis intervention, and worked with a wide spectrum of concerns including autism, addiction, anger, depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, career difficulties, OCD, ADHD, and recovery from physical trauma, death, physical abuse, or emotional abuse. That range also informs his work with grief, intimacy issues, eating concerns, and caregiver stress.

Dr. Bentley practices from a person-centered perspective, emphasizing the development of a collaborative working relationship and the client’s acceptance as central to meaningful progress. He approaches people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and avoids stigmatizing labels. His clinical work integrates cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive techniques so treatment can be tailored to each individual’s needs.

In response to recent years, he has incorporated tele-health into his practice and found remote sessions to be an effective way to reach people who face barriers to in-office care. He views counseling as acting as an agent of change and aims to support individuals as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life. He looks forward to working with you.

Attachment, Client-Centered Care and CBT Online

Dr. Stephen Bentley uses attachment-based approaches to help people understand how early relationships influence current patterns of closeness, trust, and safety. This work can be especially helpful for those dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, or difficulties forming stable relationships.

He also practices client-centered therapy, which centers the person’s own goals and experience. That approach supports self-exploration and strengthens the therapeutic relationship by prioritizing empathy, acceptance, and collaboration.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another core method he uses to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, addictions, and many common life stressors to produce practical tools for coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Bentley works collaboratively with clients to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules or to continue care when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can deliver effective support via these formats while helping clients pursue meaningful change.