Deedra Ivie , LPC

Deedra Ivie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri who brings a decade of clinical experience to her work with individuals and families. She focuses on helping people discover the inner strengths they already possess and translating those strengths into practical steps toward greater well-being. Deedra approaches each person as unique, taking into account upbringing, current life circumstances, and individual ways of thinking to develop a tailored path forward for progress and peace.

Clinically, Deedra most often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with clients managing depression and anxiety, guiding them to identify specific feelings, uncover the thoughts behind those feelings, and then reshape unhelpful thinking while building coping skills for emotional relief. For clients experiencing more intense emotions, she applies Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), teaching mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness so people can better manage strong reactions and relate more effectively to others. She also integrates mindfulness-based practices to support grounding and present-moment awareness in day-to-day life.

Deedra holds a Masters in Counseling from Colorado Christian University and has worked in community mental health centers, treatment facilities, and private practice over her career. She is married with four children, homeschools, and spends much of her free time outdoors with a diverse household that includes pigs, goats, dogs, chickens, bees, and a garden. She looks forward to learning about each person she meets and helping identify practical strategies for meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Deedra draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, along with mindfulness practices, to support clients in an online setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying the exact thoughts that lead to difficult feelings and then testing and changing those beliefs; it is commonly used for depression and anxiety and helps people build practical coping strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers structured skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness - tools that are especially helpful when emotions feel overwhelming and relationships are strained. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and sensations, which can reduce reactivity and support stress management.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Deedra works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and together they determine which techniques or combination of approaches will best support progress. This shared decision-making helps tailor care to each person’s circumstances.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules, family responsibilities, or limited local options. These formats allow regular, consistent work on skills and goals while fitting into everyday life, making it easier to maintain momentum between sessions.