Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Merritt Island, FL
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I will integrate various therapeutic techniques tailored to your unique needs, drawing from modalities such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based approaches, and narrative therapy.
Are you tired of feeling stuck and are ready to embrace a healthier and more fulfilling life? Are you desiring emotional support, effective coping strategies, healing, recovery, personal growth, and self-empowerment? You are at the right place. In counseling, I will help you regain control of your mental and emotional well-being. To achieve this I will guide you in healing from your past wounds and break free from destructive patterns. You will learn how to effectively manage your addiction, anxiety, depression, or trauma-related symptoms. You will finally feel empowered to break from the old habits and unhealthy relationships.
I will integrate various therapeutic techniques tailored to your unique needs, drawing from modalities such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based approaches, and narrative therapy.
Are you tired of feeling stuck and are ready to embrace a healthier and more fulfilling life? Are you desiring emotional support, effective coping strategies, healing, recovery, personal growth, and self-empowerment? You are at the right place. In counseling, I will help you regain control of your mental and emotional well-being. To achieve this I will guide you in healing from your past wounds and break free from destructive patterns. You will learn how to effectively manage your addiction, anxiety, depression, or trauma-related symptoms. You will finally feel empowered to break from the old habits and unhealthy relationships.
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Telehealth visits are now available. I have been providing counseling to individuals, couples and families since 1998. I have worked with clients from age 5 to 81 in addressing problems with mood and behavior, as well as relationships, and vocational problems. I practice a person-centered approach to your concerns, identify your goals and create a plan to achieve those goals. We may also use strategies from other therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and brief solution-focused therapy.
Telehealth visits are now available. I have been providing counseling to individuals, couples and families since 1998. I have worked with clients from age 5 to 81 in addressing problems with mood and behavior, as well as relationships, and vocational problems. I practice a person-centered approach to your concerns, identify your goals and create a plan to achieve those goals. We may also use strategies from other therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and brief solution-focused therapy.
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If you are seeking a therapist to help with life's problems, let me help you. The counseling process is about your journey to healing, which can seem overwhelming. Mental Health is a process, and I am professional trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Living in your thoughts and not being able to regulate emotions can lead to destructive behavior patterns. My goal for your therapy is to help you discover the mental health tools to improve relationships and increase your quality of life. We will meet and determine which treatment and modality works the best for your situation and presenting issues
If you are seeking a therapist to help with life's problems, let me help you. The counseling process is about your journey to healing, which can seem overwhelming. Mental Health is a process, and I am professional trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Living in your thoughts and not being able to regulate emotions can lead to destructive behavior patterns. My goal for your therapy is to help you discover the mental health tools to improve relationships and increase your quality of life. We will meet and determine which treatment and modality works the best for your situation and presenting issues
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Kimberly Tomlinson - Peace Place Wellness
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, QS
Verified Verified
Merritt Island, FL 32952
At its root, therapy is about awareness and using new awareness to make healthy changes. As a professional counselor, my desire is to inspire and empower clients to optimally manage their spiritual, mental, and physical health individually and relationally. As a survivor, I support a survivor mentality, acknowledging and honoring negative life experiences and feelings yet consistently seeking solutions rather than existing in problems. I enjoy pursuing innovative therapeutic techniques and proactively employing these techniques to support my clients' ultimate health and wellness. I appreciate the value of counseling but I also work to make counseling affordable and accessible.
At its root, therapy is about awareness and using new awareness to make healthy changes. As a professional counselor, my desire is to inspire and empower clients to optimally manage their spiritual, mental, and physical health individually and relationally. As a survivor, I support a survivor mentality, acknowledging and honoring negative life experiences and feelings yet consistently seeking solutions rather than existing in problems. I enjoy pursuing innovative therapeutic techniques and proactively employing these techniques to support my clients' ultimate health and wellness. I appreciate the value of counseling but I also work to make counseling affordable and accessible.
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As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I have many years of clinical and private practice experience with children and adults. I counsel individuals, couples, families, and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. I enjoy helping individuals, couples, families, and groups develop a personal and/or developmental plan to implement positive influences in their life, while evaluating broad or specific issues such as: addictions, substance abuse, family dynamics, parenting, marital problems, stress management, self-esteem, aging, as well as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I have many years of clinical and private practice experience with children and adults. I counsel individuals, couples, families, and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. I enjoy helping individuals, couples, families, and groups develop a personal and/or developmental plan to implement positive influences in their life, while evaluating broad or specific issues such as: addictions, substance abuse, family dynamics, parenting, marital problems, stress management, self-esteem, aging, as well as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Amber Hartnett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, QS, MCAP
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Merritt Island, FL 32952
Food and weight have taken over your life. You're not even sure how it got this bad. Constantly comparing yourself to others and feeling like you are NOT ENOUGH makes it even worse. The battle in your head is relentless, from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed the inner voices are raging. Fighting against them is exhausting. It’s so hard holding it together when all you want is to be free of this burden. You don’t want to be a burden on others, so you smile and hold it in, all the while feeling shitty and overwhelmed. I get it I have been there, Eating disorders suck but recovery is possible! I am living proof.
Food and weight have taken over your life. You're not even sure how it got this bad. Constantly comparing yourself to others and feeling like you are NOT ENOUGH makes it even worse. The battle in your head is relentless, from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed the inner voices are raging. Fighting against them is exhausting. It’s so hard holding it together when all you want is to be free of this burden. You don’t want to be a burden on others, so you smile and hold it in, all the while feeling shitty and overwhelmed. I get it I have been there, Eating disorders suck but recovery is possible! I am living proof.
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Deana Duckenfield
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MCAP
Verified Verified
Merritt Island, FL 32952 (Online Only)
Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Or do you just have questions or doubts about where your life is going? Whether life feels like a crisis or a circus I am here to help!
Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Or do you just have questions or doubts about where your life is going? Whether life feels like a crisis or a circus I am here to help!
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Katelynn Jones
Counselor, MS, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merritt Island, FL 32953 (Online Only)
Everyone faces difficult times in their lives. Often times, we need a helping hand to help navigate through the adversity. I am here to help individuals navigate towards self-growth and improved well being. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I can work with various clients and needs, however specialize in adolescents/adults experiencing substance use, depression, and anxiety.
Everyone faces difficult times in their lives. Often times, we need a helping hand to help navigate through the adversity. I am here to help individuals navigate towards self-growth and improved well being. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I can work with various clients and needs, however specialize in adolescents/adults experiencing substance use, depression, and anxiety.
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Does life become overwhelming and out of control at times and that feeling of being in control seems to goes out the window? Together we can identify what's not working and get to an appropriate balance in your life. I utilize a mindfulness based approach applying deep breathing relaxation exercises to help you develop a strong relationship with yourself and others that affect your personal and professional life. My practice is based on how to learn about your unique strengths and the natural capabilities you have. Whether you are dealing with overwhelming relationships or cycles of anxiety or depression, I am here to help.
Does life become overwhelming and out of control at times and that feeling of being in control seems to goes out the window? Together we can identify what's not working and get to an appropriate balance in your life. I utilize a mindfulness based approach applying deep breathing relaxation exercises to help you develop a strong relationship with yourself and others that affect your personal and professional life. My practice is based on how to learn about your unique strengths and the natural capabilities you have. Whether you are dealing with overwhelming relationships or cycles of anxiety or depression, I am here to help.
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Lisa Sweeney
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merritt Island, FL 32954 (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed, having feelings and thoughts that are hard to handle. I can help. In today's world, sometimes it's all overwhelming and we just need someone to listen and help. I'm here for you. Together we will work through the stressors and explore ways to cope and/or resolve the problems or concerns that have you struggling. Through GL counseling telehealth I work hard to create a climate of warmth, trust, and openness to foster healing and insight.
Feeling overwhelmed, having feelings and thoughts that are hard to handle. I can help. In today's world, sometimes it's all overwhelming and we just need someone to listen and help. I'm here for you. Together we will work through the stressors and explore ways to cope and/or resolve the problems or concerns that have you struggling. Through GL counseling telehealth I work hard to create a climate of warmth, trust, and openness to foster healing and insight.
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Jennifer Schmanski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Merritt Island, FL 32952 (Online Only)
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma. Additionally, I specialize in working with healthcare professionals who may be experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, shame and even moral injury related to their jobs as first responders, doctors, nurses, CNAs, and other caregivers in a variety of settings. As a former paramedic, case manager, and nursing home administrator I have nearly 40 years working in these types of environments. I understand the complex cultures, language and challenges you face.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma. Additionally, I specialize in working with healthcare professionals who may be experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, shame and even moral injury related to their jobs as first responders, doctors, nurses, CNAs, and other caregivers in a variety of settings. As a former paramedic, case manager, and nursing home administrator I have nearly 40 years working in these types of environments. I understand the complex cultures, language and challenges you face.
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Dr. Neuropsychology Concierge: Cristi Salinas
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Merritt Island, FL 32952
Dr. Cristi is an expert neuropsychologist, author, international speaker, and mama of a 2e/ADHD son who has worked with 6,000 children and adults. Dr. Cristi specializes in the assessment and treatment of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Gifted, Brain Injury, and Epilepsy. She worked at the number 1 rated Children’s Hospital in the US, Boston Children’s, and contributed to best practices at Harvard, Emory & Advent Health Orlando. She has the unique expertise to identify your strengths and the root cause of your concerns plus she will develop a practical roadmap of interventions/solutions.
Dr. Cristi is an expert neuropsychologist, author, international speaker, and mama of a 2e/ADHD son who has worked with 6,000 children and adults. Dr. Cristi specializes in the assessment and treatment of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Gifted, Brain Injury, and Epilepsy. She worked at the number 1 rated Children’s Hospital in the US, Boston Children’s, and contributed to best practices at Harvard, Emory & Advent Health Orlando. She has the unique expertise to identify your strengths and the root cause of your concerns plus she will develop a practical roadmap of interventions/solutions.
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Lisa Arnabat (Pitts)
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI, ART, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merritt Island, FL 32952
Have you or your teen been struggling with anxiety, depression or low self-esteem? Have you not felt like yourself lately or felt like you were struggling to find your identity? Have you always wanted to be the happiest, healthiest version of you? I would love to walk with you on this journey called life, whether you have been feeling this way for a while, or find yourself in a transitional phase where you could use some extra support. I will work with you to find the root cause and give you tools to use in your every day life to be able to handle new and old challenges.
Have you or your teen been struggling with anxiety, depression or low self-esteem? Have you not felt like yourself lately or felt like you were struggling to find your identity? Have you always wanted to be the happiest, healthiest version of you? I would love to walk with you on this journey called life, whether you have been feeling this way for a while, or find yourself in a transitional phase where you could use some extra support. I will work with you to find the root cause and give you tools to use in your every day life to be able to handle new and old challenges.
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"Life is all about how we handle plan B" (Suzy Toronto) It is difficult to cope with situations, relationships, and our health when things do not go how we had planned. Counseling can help with the difficulty in finding healthy ways to adapt. I work with adults in the areas of depression, anxiety, and bereavement. I enjoy helping clients build coping skills to deal with the stressors and conditions that impact their growth and happiness. My counseling approach is warm and inclusive, sprinkled with some humor, to help people work through distressful periods that we experience in life.
"Life is all about how we handle plan B" (Suzy Toronto) It is difficult to cope with situations, relationships, and our health when things do not go how we had planned. Counseling can help with the difficulty in finding healthy ways to adapt. I work with adults in the areas of depression, anxiety, and bereavement. I enjoy helping clients build coping skills to deal with the stressors and conditions that impact their growth and happiness. My counseling approach is warm and inclusive, sprinkled with some humor, to help people work through distressful periods that we experience in life.
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So often we think of ourselves in ways that others' have decided that we are based on their own assumptions. When we begin to realize that we are more than what others' have said, we begin to peel back the layers and discover ourselves. Can that be scary and intimidating? Yes. There are times in life where talking to someone might benefit you. "We must not allow other people's limited perceptions to define us." Virginia Satir
So often we think of ourselves in ways that others' have decided that we are based on their own assumptions. When we begin to realize that we are more than what others' have said, we begin to peel back the layers and discover ourselves. Can that be scary and intimidating? Yes. There are times in life where talking to someone might benefit you. "We must not allow other people's limited perceptions to define us." Virginia Satir
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Melissa Hanson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Merritt Island, FL 32952
Not accepting new clients
I use CBT, DBT and SFBT approaches, with specialized focus on trauma, substance abuse and addictions.
Hello and welcome. I am Melissa Hanson and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I believe that each individual is a part of a larger system made up of friends and family, all of whom influence one another. I also believe that our therapeutic system should be collaborative, working to achieve the needs and goals of the individuals and their family. I will work to help you meet your therapeutic goals through proven theoretical approaches best suited for you, based on your unique life experiences and goals.
I use CBT, DBT and SFBT approaches, with specialized focus on trauma, substance abuse and addictions.
Hello and welcome. I am Melissa Hanson and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I believe that each individual is a part of a larger system made up of friends and family, all of whom influence one another. I also believe that our therapeutic system should be collaborative, working to achieve the needs and goals of the individuals and their family. I will work to help you meet your therapeutic goals through proven theoretical approaches best suited for you, based on your unique life experiences and goals.
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Hope and Change Psychological Services, INC.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Merritt Island, FL 32953
Not accepting new clients
For more than twenty years, I have worked with individuals and couples. I have helped clients navigate through challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I understand that life's journey is filled with challenges and that despite our best intentions, emotions can easily overpower our rational thoughts.
For more than twenty years, I have worked with individuals and couples. I have helped clients navigate through challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I understand that life's journey is filled with challenges and that despite our best intentions, emotions can easily overpower our rational thoughts.
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Denny Kolsch
Mental Health Counselor
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Merritt Island, FL 32952
Not accepting new clients
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Hi! I have experience with a variety of issues ranging from depressive symptoms, anxiety, inattentiveness, grief, irritability, psychotic symptoms, domestic violence, etc. I will assess your situation and create a treatment plan that will best fit your needs. I utilize various treatment modalities from cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solutions-focused therapy, etc to decrease negative symptoms and improve your quality of life. I offer in-person services as well as Telehealth options. I offer private-pay as well as accept various insurances through Ellie Mental Health.
Hi! I have experience with a variety of issues ranging from depressive symptoms, anxiety, inattentiveness, grief, irritability, psychotic symptoms, domestic violence, etc. I will assess your situation and create a treatment plan that will best fit your needs. I utilize various treatment modalities from cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solutions-focused therapy, etc to decrease negative symptoms and improve your quality of life. I offer in-person services as well as Telehealth options. I offer private-pay as well as accept various insurances through Ellie Mental Health.
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Shayla Felicien
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cocoa Beach, FL 32932 (Online Only)
Her method integrates evidence-based techniques and therapeutic approaches such as Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), tailored to serve the specific needs of each client.
Shayla brings a unique and empathetic perspective to her practice. As a psychotherapist, Shayla is committed to creating a foundation for successful therapy based on genuine concern for each individual's unique experiences. She employs a non-judgmental, strength-based approach, aiming to illuminate strengths in her clients that they may not yet recognize in themselves. She specializes in treating a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, narcissistic abuse, low self-esteem, career challenges, parenting skills, and boundary issues.
Her method integrates evidence-based techniques and therapeutic approaches such as Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), tailored to serve the specific needs of each client.
Shayla brings a unique and empathetic perspective to her practice. As a psychotherapist, Shayla is committed to creating a foundation for successful therapy based on genuine concern for each individual's unique experiences. She employs a non-judgmental, strength-based approach, aiming to illuminate strengths in her clients that they may not yet recognize in themselves. She specializes in treating a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, narcissistic abuse, low self-esteem, career challenges, parenting skills, and boundary issues.
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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.