Dr. Stephen Bentley , LPCC

Dr. Stephen Bentley is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky with 32 years of clinical experience. Over the course of his career he has served as a director and supervisor for more than ten years and has been with the same organization for the past 20 years, developing experience in both leadership and hands-on clinical roles.

His background includes hospital-based work offering group and individual therapy, crisis intervention, and treatment across a wide range of concerns. He has worked with autism spectrum issues, addiction, anger, depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, career difficulties, OCD, ADHD, and with people who have experienced physical trauma, death, physical abuse, or emotional abuse.

His therapeutic stance is person-centered, emphasizing the importance of a collaborative working relationship and the client’s own willingness to engage as central to progress. He values respect, sensitivity, and compassion and avoids stigmatizing labels in clinical work. In recent years, and particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic, he has incorporated tele-health into his practice and views remote care as an effective option for many clients.

Clinically he integrates cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive strategies to tailor treatment to individual needs. He describes his role in counseling as being an agent of change and focuses on supporting people as they take steps toward greater fulfillment and well-being.

Could Online Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?

People often ask whether meeting with a therapist online can really help. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - research and clinical experience indicate that online therapy can be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is flexibility. Individuals can connect with licensed professionals in the way that suits them best - via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule or to access care from a distance.

Therapists who provide remote care are licensed professionals, and people may switch providers if they would prefer a different therapeutic fit. For many, online therapy offers a practical, effective option for receiving consistent support and working toward their goals.