Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Orlando, FL
Carlos Velazquez III
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32832 (Online Only)
My counseling style is a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
You avoid going out and spend most of your time on-line. When you do go out you feel stressed, “uptight” or on the edge. You have fears of looking foolish or inadequate. Disapproval and criticism are a nightmare for you. You can’t fall asleep because of all the worrisome thoughts running through your head. Watching other people enjoy themselves and having relationships makes you wonder, “What is wrong with me”? You would love to feel less fearful and be able to socialize like everyone else. You would love to go out with “real” friends for coffee or on a date. You would love to have a restful nights sleep.
My counseling style is a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
You avoid going out and spend most of your time on-line. When you do go out you feel stressed, “uptight” or on the edge. You have fears of looking foolish or inadequate. Disapproval and criticism are a nightmare for you. You can’t fall asleep because of all the worrisome thoughts running through your head. Watching other people enjoy themselves and having relationships makes you wonder, “What is wrong with me”? You would love to feel less fearful and be able to socialize like everyone else. You would love to go out with “real” friends for coffee or on a date. You would love to have a restful nights sleep.
I also use other evidence-based modalities in my therapeutic style, including CBT, DBT, Strength-Based, and Solution Focused, and of course, unconditional positive regard.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by grief, trauma, or anxiety? Overcome by emotions or having a hard time finding balance? Have you found yourself putting off asking for help because of fear or uncertainty? You're not alone in this, and you've taken a big step already by looking to start therapy and support your own wellness. I look forward to working with you on this journey! Together, we will make a plan to achieve your goals and help you to find peace and stability, to learn new skills for many different situations, and to cope with life in a healthier way.
I also use other evidence-based modalities in my therapeutic style, including CBT, DBT, Strength-Based, and Solution Focused, and of course, unconditional positive regard.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by grief, trauma, or anxiety? Overcome by emotions or having a hard time finding balance? Have you found yourself putting off asking for help because of fear or uncertainty? You're not alone in this, and you've taken a big step already by looking to start therapy and support your own wellness. I look forward to working with you on this journey! Together, we will make a plan to achieve your goals and help you to find peace and stability, to learn new skills for many different situations, and to cope with life in a healthier way.
I'm a certified trauma-informed therapist, certified in DBT, and EMDR trained.
I meet clients where they are, looking to become a better version of themselves. Helping clients, identify their needs, achieve short and long-term goals by learning positive and effective coping skills. Understanding the complexities of their trauma and current mental health challenges. Most importantly developing a strong sense of self, identifying expectations, setting boundaries, building a health and positive relationship with themselves and others.
I'm a certified trauma-informed therapist, certified in DBT, and EMDR trained.
I meet clients where they are, looking to become a better version of themselves. Helping clients, identify their needs, achieve short and long-term goals by learning positive and effective coping skills. Understanding the complexities of their trauma and current mental health challenges. Most importantly developing a strong sense of self, identifying expectations, setting boundaries, building a health and positive relationship with themselves and others.
Julia Lynn Lloyd
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32803 (Online Only)
I utilize a variety of tools and techniques ranging from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and Positive Psychology.
Are you struggling to manage your anxiety or depression? Do you struggle with perfectionism or low self-esteem? Maybe you just need to process your stuff! Anyone is susceptible to becoming stuck, lost, feeling numb, or not feeling authentic with who they are. You don’t have to stay there. By working together, we can hone in on your strengths to find solutions, reflect on your present and past to find peace and healing, and set goals that further you to achieve restoration, access clarity, and embrace new knowledge that can equip you to embrace life more fully.
I utilize a variety of tools and techniques ranging from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and Positive Psychology.
Are you struggling to manage your anxiety or depression? Do you struggle with perfectionism or low self-esteem? Maybe you just need to process your stuff! Anyone is susceptible to becoming stuck, lost, feeling numb, or not feeling authentic with who they are. You don’t have to stay there. By working together, we can hone in on your strengths to find solutions, reflect on your present and past to find peace and healing, and set goals that further you to achieve restoration, access clarity, and embrace new knowledge that can equip you to embrace life more fully.
Hello! My name is Michelle and as a counselor with Peace Within: Counseling for Women, I provide a space for others to work towards becoming the most authentic version of themselves. I approach the therapeutic relationship in a collaborative manner, while also being mindful of the intersecting identities that exist within you. I also pull from principles within dialectical behavioral therapy, as well as multicultural and feminist frameworks.
Hello! My name is Michelle and as a counselor with Peace Within: Counseling for Women, I provide a space for others to work towards becoming the most authentic version of themselves. I approach the therapeutic relationship in a collaborative manner, while also being mindful of the intersecting identities that exist within you. I also pull from principles within dialectical behavioral therapy, as well as multicultural and feminist frameworks.
My favorite modalities of treatment are CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), DBT ( Dialectical Behavior Therapy), Motivational interviewing, Strength focused, and Solution focused.
What I bring to you as a therapist is… a calm nature, active listening, a nonjudgmental attitude, and a supportive relationship. As a therapist I understand that this is your journey, and I am here to be your sounding board. My goal is to foster effective self-reflection which will lead to finding personal tools to achieve your goals. Coming from a multi-cultural background it has allowed me to see things in all different lights and spaces. It has allowed me to observe and be present in ways not many people get to experience.
My favorite modalities of treatment are CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), DBT ( Dialectical Behavior Therapy), Motivational interviewing, Strength focused, and Solution focused.
What I bring to you as a therapist is… a calm nature, active listening, a nonjudgmental attitude, and a supportive relationship. As a therapist I understand that this is your journey, and I am here to be your sounding board. My goal is to foster effective self-reflection which will lead to finding personal tools to achieve your goals. Coming from a multi-cultural background it has allowed me to see things in all different lights and spaces. It has allowed me to observe and be present in ways not many people get to experience.
The most common include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), EMDR, and psychodynamic theories.
Hello, my name is Michal Katz, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is strength-based. I believe that each client is the expert on their life and has the innate ability to heal themselves. I am here to support and help the client re-discover their natural and inherited inner wisdom. The client is never the problem, it is the environment and the conditioned or unhealthy defense mechanism that we learned along the way. Through reflection, analysis, and hands-on application of therapy, I have helped many clients develop new coping skills, insights, and capacity to resolve life challenges.
The most common include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), EMDR, and psychodynamic theories.
Hello, my name is Michal Katz, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is strength-based. I believe that each client is the expert on their life and has the innate ability to heal themselves. I am here to support and help the client re-discover their natural and inherited inner wisdom. The client is never the problem, it is the environment and the conditioned or unhealthy defense mechanism that we learned along the way. Through reflection, analysis, and hands-on application of therapy, I have helped many clients develop new coping skills, insights, and capacity to resolve life challenges.
Faith E Davidson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32801 (Online Only)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT) is another great tool.
Sometimes things in life can become overwhelming and create issues in your day to day. Are you ready to work through these issues that are weighing you down and begin a new chapter with positive coping skills? I am here to help make what feels heavy, unmanageable, and perhaps impossible feel lighter, manageable, and possible. I am an LCSW who specializes in evidenced-based therapy to help you accomplish your goals. Together we will work as a team to identify the root causes of the problems you face and discover various ways to help you navigate these issues so that you can feel like your best self.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT) is another great tool.
Sometimes things in life can become overwhelming and create issues in your day to day. Are you ready to work through these issues that are weighing you down and begin a new chapter with positive coping skills? I am here to help make what feels heavy, unmanageable, and perhaps impossible feel lighter, manageable, and possible. I am an LCSW who specializes in evidenced-based therapy to help you accomplish your goals. Together we will work as a team to identify the root causes of the problems you face and discover various ways to help you navigate these issues so that you can feel like your best self.
Based on client-specific needs and goals, she may use methods including dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, Adlerianism, and solution-focused therapy.
Nicole Coco is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with a year of experience guiding individuals through their healing journey with specialties in trauma recovery and familial relationships. Nicole is particularly devoted to working with and supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, creating a safe space that celebrates body positivity and sex positivity. She has extensive training in trauma therapies and gender identities and also helps clients with issues such as life changes and anxiety. Nicole serves clients ages 12 and up with empathy, understanding, and a passion for advocacy.
Based on client-specific needs and goals, she may use methods including dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, Adlerianism, and solution-focused therapy.
Nicole Coco is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with a year of experience guiding individuals through their healing journey with specialties in trauma recovery and familial relationships. Nicole is particularly devoted to working with and supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, creating a safe space that celebrates body positivity and sex positivity. She has extensive training in trauma therapies and gender identities and also helps clients with issues such as life changes and anxiety. Nicole serves clients ages 12 and up with empathy, understanding, and a passion for advocacy.
My expertise includes trauma, mood and personality disorders, codependency, anxiety, depression, and life transitions, utilizing CBT, DBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Play therapy, and Existentialist lenses.
Sometimes Life can take a toll on us in the most unexpected way. Although society has taught us to function independently, sometimes we need that extra support to assist with functioning adequately. That's where I come in. As a licensed clinical and mental health therapist, I am dedicated to providing a supportive, honest, and transformative therapeutic experience for my clients. My aim is to empower you with practical tools and insights while validating your personal values and experiences. I believe that therapy is most effective when you feel at ease and able to be your most authentic self, all while being understood.
My expertise includes trauma, mood and personality disorders, codependency, anxiety, depression, and life transitions, utilizing CBT, DBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Play therapy, and Existentialist lenses.
Sometimes Life can take a toll on us in the most unexpected way. Although society has taught us to function independently, sometimes we need that extra support to assist with functioning adequately. That's where I come in. As a licensed clinical and mental health therapist, I am dedicated to providing a supportive, honest, and transformative therapeutic experience for my clients. My aim is to empower you with practical tools and insights while validating your personal values and experiences. I believe that therapy is most effective when you feel at ease and able to be your most authentic self, all while being understood.
Rachel Lynn Brunelle
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, NCC, APC, RMHCI
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32814
Rachel's therapeutic approach is person-centered with the appropriate integration of different modalities, such as experiential and attachment therapy, CBT, DBT, EFT, and Gottman Institute depending on the presenting concerns and goals of the client.
Rachel is a Certified Grief Therapist. She sees individuals, adolescents, and couples. She also has specialized training in women-related grief experiences such as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Rachel has mental health counseling licenses in Georgia (APC) and Florida (RMHCI) and is a National Certified Counselor.
Rachel's therapeutic approach is person-centered with the appropriate integration of different modalities, such as experiential and attachment therapy, CBT, DBT, EFT, and Gottman Institute depending on the presenting concerns and goals of the client.
Rachel is a Certified Grief Therapist. She sees individuals, adolescents, and couples. She also has specialized training in women-related grief experiences such as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Rachel has mental health counseling licenses in Georgia (APC) and Florida (RMHCI) and is a National Certified Counselor.
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I offer CBT, DBT and ERT to create coping skills for anxiety, panic, obsessive thinking, and emotional distress.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor experienced in working with adolescents, adults, and families to overcome issues that are creating distress. I utilize a collaborative and compassionate counseling style, empowering you to create a more balanced and satisfying life. I offer a safe place to share feelings, discuss problems, build emotional strength and resiliency, and gain some perspective on the issue at hand. I have experience in a variety of settings from outpatient counseling to residential treatment. I utilize multiple treatment modalities in my daily practice based upon your individual needs, personality, and background.
I offer CBT, DBT and ERT to create coping skills for anxiety, panic, obsessive thinking, and emotional distress.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor experienced in working with adolescents, adults, and families to overcome issues that are creating distress. I utilize a collaborative and compassionate counseling style, empowering you to create a more balanced and satisfying life. I offer a safe place to share feelings, discuss problems, build emotional strength and resiliency, and gain some perspective on the issue at hand. I have experience in a variety of settings from outpatient counseling to residential treatment. I utilize multiple treatment modalities in my daily practice based upon your individual needs, personality, and background.
My approach is to utilize the following theoretical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy while assisting clients in their overall journey to emotional wellness.
Hello, I am Cynthia Harris-Maddox, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is passionate about supporting clients with challenging issues in the following areas: stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, & coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I have a way with teens who describe me as an easy person to get along with and who cares about them.
My approach is to utilize the following theoretical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy while assisting clients in their overall journey to emotional wellness.
Hello, I am Cynthia Harris-Maddox, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is passionate about supporting clients with challenging issues in the following areas: stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, & coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I have a way with teens who describe me as an easy person to get along with and who cares about them.
Scarlett Sierra
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32828 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
The modality stems from Dialectical, EMDR and Person Centered Therapy.
My purpose is to provide a safe place for you to overcome and heal from the distressing, painful, and/or scary things that have happened to you. I strive in providing genuine and individualized care, non-judgmentalness, and confidentiality. My hope for you, as my client, is that you may reach a purposeful and fulfilling life. I attend to adult men and women of both English and Spanish speaking languages.
The modality stems from Dialectical, EMDR and Person Centered Therapy.
My purpose is to provide a safe place for you to overcome and heal from the distressing, painful, and/or scary things that have happened to you. I strive in providing genuine and individualized care, non-judgmentalness, and confidentiality. My hope for you, as my client, is that you may reach a purposeful and fulfilling life. I attend to adult men and women of both English and Spanish speaking languages.
Alexandra White-Pulido
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMCHI, RMFTI
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32817
She utilizes a range of evidence-based practices such as mindfulness, DBT, PE, CPT, EMDR, and ACT.
Alexandra is a Latinx Registered Counseling Intern, who provides a person-centered approach to therapy, and ensures that each client feels seen, heard, and validated regardless of background or identity. She offers therapy to clients of any age, as well as to couples and families. Alexandra specializes in creating therapeutic spaces in which clients can navigate complex personal, relational, or societal challenges. These may encompass, but are not limited to, grappling with issues such as identity exploration, trauma recovery, discrimination/stigma, relationship dynamics, or managing everyday stressors.
She utilizes a range of evidence-based practices such as mindfulness, DBT, PE, CPT, EMDR, and ACT.
Alexandra is a Latinx Registered Counseling Intern, who provides a person-centered approach to therapy, and ensures that each client feels seen, heard, and validated regardless of background or identity. She offers therapy to clients of any age, as well as to couples and families. Alexandra specializes in creating therapeutic spaces in which clients can navigate complex personal, relational, or societal challenges. These may encompass, but are not limited to, grappling with issues such as identity exploration, trauma recovery, discrimination/stigma, relationship dynamics, or managing everyday stressors.
My eclectic approach to counseling includes person-centered psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT), and solution-focused therapeutic theories. I provide my clients with unconditional positive regard and empathetic understanding, creating a warm, positive, and welcoming atmosphere to encourage all clients to feel safe while sharing their personal story. I utilize evidenced-based therapy techniques and mindfulness to help clients cope with distress, regulate emotions, communicate more effectively, identify and reduce self-destructive behavior patterns, and find balance on a day-to-day basis. I meet the individual needs of each client to foster personal empowerment and growth.
My eclectic approach to counseling includes person-centered psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT), and solution-focused therapeutic theories. I provide my clients with unconditional positive regard and empathetic understanding, creating a warm, positive, and welcoming atmosphere to encourage all clients to feel safe while sharing their personal story. I utilize evidenced-based therapy techniques and mindfulness to help clients cope with distress, regulate emotions, communicate more effectively, identify and reduce self-destructive behavior patterns, and find balance on a day-to-day basis. I meet the individual needs of each client to foster personal empowerment and growth.
My approach to therapy is client centered, using a variety of modalities including CBT, DBT and family systems therapy.
I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.
My approach to therapy is client centered, using a variety of modalities including CBT, DBT and family systems therapy.
I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.
I have experience in many modalities, from CBT, DBT, EMDR, and somatic therapy approaches.
My ideal client aims to engage in an active partnership to build self-awareness and take action to make a change. I will give you feedback and challenge you, which is not everyone’s cup of tea! I work best with those suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, trauma, or emotional flooding. Many of my clients report that our work helped them shift from survival mode to a sense of thriving. I suggest homework; your progress is based on your willingness to practice. The ideal client for my strengths is someone who wants to learn and shift by discovering tangible skills and techniques they can use in their own lives.
I have experience in many modalities, from CBT, DBT, EMDR, and somatic therapy approaches.
My ideal client aims to engage in an active partnership to build self-awareness and take action to make a change. I will give you feedback and challenge you, which is not everyone’s cup of tea! I work best with those suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, trauma, or emotional flooding. Many of my clients report that our work helped them shift from survival mode to a sense of thriving. I suggest homework; your progress is based on your willingness to practice. The ideal client for my strengths is someone who wants to learn and shift by discovering tangible skills and techniques they can use in their own lives.
I have experience using CBT, DBT, Sand tray, Art, Play therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Children are a gift but that doesn’t mean parenting is easy. Looking for therapy options for your child means you are about to entrust them to someone else, hoping to see them flourish and maybe bring that smile back. If you choose me, you will be an integral part of the therapy process. My hope is to help you connect and understand each other better, and eventually work my way out of a job. I offer services for children 4 – 14 years old who are having difficulty adjusting to a new thing, have experienced loss, depression, anxiety, ADHD, bullying, or behavioral issues.
I have experience using CBT, DBT, Sand tray, Art, Play therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Children are a gift but that doesn’t mean parenting is easy. Looking for therapy options for your child means you are about to entrust them to someone else, hoping to see them flourish and maybe bring that smile back. If you choose me, you will be an integral part of the therapy process. My hope is to help you connect and understand each other better, and eventually work my way out of a job. I offer services for children 4 – 14 years old who are having difficulty adjusting to a new thing, have experienced loss, depression, anxiety, ADHD, bullying, or behavioral issues.
I offer Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Focused Trauma Therapy that helps you find your courage to take your life back into your own control.
Does the past keep sneaking up on you whether that’s in the form of intrusive memories, difficult sleeping (nightmares, trouble falling asleep, or staying asleep), experiencing emotions of guilt or other overwhelming emotions that leaves you struggling for air, a constant low-grade anxiety that keeps you preoccupied, or staying constantly busy so that you can continue avoiding people, place, thoughts or situations. Maybe you keep telling yourself to put the past behind you but that doesn’t seem to work either. With trauma, you need something more even if sometimes you still question whether what you went through was traumatic.
I offer Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Focused Trauma Therapy that helps you find your courage to take your life back into your own control.
Does the past keep sneaking up on you whether that’s in the form of intrusive memories, difficult sleeping (nightmares, trouble falling asleep, or staying asleep), experiencing emotions of guilt or other overwhelming emotions that leaves you struggling for air, a constant low-grade anxiety that keeps you preoccupied, or staying constantly busy so that you can continue avoiding people, place, thoughts or situations. Maybe you keep telling yourself to put the past behind you but that doesn’t seem to work either. With trauma, you need something more even if sometimes you still question whether what you went through was traumatic.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.