Kenyatta Dent, LPC

Kenyatta Dent is an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor - based in Mississippi who uses practical, goal-focused methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, and addictions. She prioritizes a down-to-earth, respectful approach that helps people set clear goals and try workable solutions for problems that feel overwhelming.

Her style is shaped by cognitive behavioral ideas alongside a person-centered way of relating and motivational interviewing techniques. She leans on these methods to help people identify unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and find motivation to change. Sessions are straightforward and aimed at breaking concerns into manageable steps.

Before moving into independent practice she spent several years in school-based settings working with children who had behavior challenges and attention concerns. She has also provided individual and group counseling in correctional settings, focusing on substance use, anger management, and basic cognitive skills.

Kenyatta holds a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling and a Master’s in Counseling and Psychology. She brings three years of licensed practice experience alongside prior roles in schools and correctional programs.

People who choose her can expect clear goals, practical exercises to try between sessions, and a conversational, respectful tone that centers their priorities.

CBT, Person-Centered Methods, and Online Care

Clients can expect straightforward explanations of the approaches used and what they do. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep problems like anxiety and depression going. It is often used to break big issues into small, concrete steps and homework to practice between sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being heard and respected. In this approach the therapist listens without judgment and helps people clarify their own goals and values. Motivational Interviewing focuses on building readiness to change by exploring personal reasons for change and reducing ambivalence.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and try methods that fit those goals and preferences. They will adjust the plan based on what works and what the person finds helpful.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for a full conversation with visual cues, phone calls suit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth, live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins or when writing thoughts feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work or home routines and to keep regular contact while trying new skills.