Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Titusville, FL
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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
![Photo of Lori A Johnson, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f85eabef-b368-4b02-8476-46b7428a6eb9/5/320x400.jpeg)
I am so pleased to begin what I am sure will become a life-changing journey with you. Your experience with me will focus on helping you create and follow a personalized blueprint for reaching meaningful goals in your life, learning skills to cope with life stressful situations, building on your strengths to improve confidence and self-esteem. Along the way, we’ll be using strategies and tools that measure your progress. Are you ready to live a life full of joy and contentment? I'm here to support and help.
I am so pleased to begin what I am sure will become a life-changing journey with you. Your experience with me will focus on helping you create and follow a personalized blueprint for reaching meaningful goals in your life, learning skills to cope with life stressful situations, building on your strengths to improve confidence and self-esteem. Along the way, we’ll be using strategies and tools that measure your progress. Are you ready to live a life full of joy and contentment? I'm here to support and help.
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Thanks for being brave to seek help to overcome challenges and make you more resilient. My name is Floribeth Arrautt, MSW, LCSW, a bilingual licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience providing psychotherapy to the elderly, adults, young teens, and children with chronic medical issues and challenges. My client population & specialty focus on providing the psychological tools and interventions that my patients need when dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, chronic medical issues, loss & grief, obesity, emotional eating behaviors. I help my clients to build coping skills to feel better and to overcome obstacles.
Thanks for being brave to seek help to overcome challenges and make you more resilient. My name is Floribeth Arrautt, MSW, LCSW, a bilingual licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience providing psychotherapy to the elderly, adults, young teens, and children with chronic medical issues and challenges. My client population & specialty focus on providing the psychological tools and interventions that my patients need when dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, chronic medical issues, loss & grief, obesity, emotional eating behaviors. I help my clients to build coping skills to feel better and to overcome obstacles.
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Hello there! Happy that you managed to find me. It is said the most important step that someone can take is the first one. A very wise person once said in retort- "The most important step that you can take is the next one". Congratulations on taking your first step to finding help for yourself. However, the most important step is still a head- The next one.
Hello there! Happy that you managed to find me. It is said the most important step that someone can take is the first one. A very wise person once said in retort- "The most important step that you can take is the next one". Congratulations on taking your first step to finding help for yourself. However, the most important step is still a head- The next one.
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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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Journey Pure Outpatient Addiction Therapies
Marriage & Family Therapist, Alcohol, & Drugs
Verified Verified
Titusville, FL 32780
The process is simple. It starts with a friendly conversation to see if you'd be a good fit. You deserve treatment that actually helps you get your life back on track (for good). JourneyPure is backed by 6K+ success stories and hundreds of positive reviews online.
The process is simple. It starts with a friendly conversation to see if you'd be a good fit. You deserve treatment that actually helps you get your life back on track (for good). JourneyPure is backed by 6K+ success stories and hundreds of positive reviews online.
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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.
Online Therapists
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She has experience with many therapeutic methods including Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Crisis Intervention (CIT) and more.
Dr. Lechin has over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults of all races, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and economic backgrounds. She has worked in a variety of settings and provides therapy to individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, personality disorders, compulsive disorders, gender dysphoria, codependency, etc. She is also a proud ally of the LGBTQIA+ population and has extensive experience serving this community. Dr. Lechin is a bilingual Psychologist who also offers psychological testing for ADHD, Learning Disability and Intellectual Disability.
She has experience with many therapeutic methods including Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Crisis Intervention (CIT) and more.
Dr. Lechin has over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults of all races, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and economic backgrounds. She has worked in a variety of settings and provides therapy to individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, personality disorders, compulsive disorders, gender dysphoria, codependency, etc. She is also a proud ally of the LGBTQIA+ population and has extensive experience serving this community. Dr. Lechin is a bilingual Psychologist who also offers psychological testing for ADHD, Learning Disability and Intellectual Disability.
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Gilarys G Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Deltona, FL 32738 (Online Only)
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) techniques to help clients obtain their goals.
Hello, my name is Gilarys Garcia, and I am a bilingual therapist. I enjoy working with individuals and families that are going through adjustment, anxiety, depression and life stressors.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) techniques to help clients obtain their goals.
Hello, my name is Gilarys Garcia, and I am a bilingual therapist. I enjoy working with individuals and families that are going through adjustment, anxiety, depression and life stressors.
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I use different methods such as evidence based cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing methods, attachment based, Gottman method, and mindfulness based among other techniques to assist my clients to create insights.
My ideal client struggles with insecurities, fears, has low self- esteem, and difficulties to identify his or her strengths. He or she has fears, and anxieties, and create the worst possible case scenarios in his or her inner dialogue for situations that he or she finds threatening or challenging. Also my ideal client needs to identify strategies to better manage their time. My ideal client struggles with anxieties in his or her relationship, which could lead to codependency and anxious attachment patterns.
I use different methods such as evidence based cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing methods, attachment based, Gottman method, and mindfulness based among other techniques to assist my clients to create insights.
My ideal client struggles with insecurities, fears, has low self- esteem, and difficulties to identify his or her strengths. He or she has fears, and anxieties, and create the worst possible case scenarios in his or her inner dialogue for situations that he or she finds threatening or challenging. Also my ideal client needs to identify strategies to better manage their time. My ideal client struggles with anxieties in his or her relationship, which could lead to codependency and anxious attachment patterns.
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I have been committed to helping clients through individual therapy utilizing therapeutic techniques such as: DBT, CBT, MI, and REBT.
I am Travis Chazon, a licensed therapist passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve their full potential. My approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and healing, and I'm here to walk alongside you on your journey to success and find your Zen.
I have been committed to helping clients through individual therapy utilizing therapeutic techniques such as: DBT, CBT, MI, and REBT.
I am Travis Chazon, a licensed therapist passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve their full potential. My approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and healing, and I'm here to walk alongside you on your journey to success and find your Zen.
![Photo of Lyanne Soto-Ramos, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/83921445-67c1-49a4-9379-3f09b201a8b5/2/320x400.jpeg)
I utilize techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), solution focused therapy and more.
Have you ever felt like there is so much you want to talk about but don’t know where to start? Or that you have new stressors or anxieties that you want to explore to be able to continue going forward in life. Everyone has a different story and it is a privilege to be able to hear and be involved in every story. My name is Lyanne, my goal is to listen to better understand and help process what is going on in your life. The first step is wanting to talk about it. My hope is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship to be able to navigate this thing called life together.
I utilize techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), solution focused therapy and more.
Have you ever felt like there is so much you want to talk about but don’t know where to start? Or that you have new stressors or anxieties that you want to explore to be able to continue going forward in life. Everyone has a different story and it is a privilege to be able to hear and be involved in every story. My name is Lyanne, my goal is to listen to better understand and help process what is going on in your life. The first step is wanting to talk about it. My hope is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship to be able to navigate this thing called life together.
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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.
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Johanna Torres
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Ocala, FL 34481 (Online Only)
I frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapy.
Hi there, My name is Johanna Torres, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I work with adults and specialize in working with young and adult females experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, family conflicts, and childhood trauma. If you're overwhelmed by anxiety, panic, emotional dysregulation, or that vague brain fog of dissociation or you just want to understand yourself better. I can help you to explore these issues and to find ways to meet your goals and needs. Let's work together. It's time to start healing.
I frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapy.
Hi there, My name is Johanna Torres, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I work with adults and specialize in working with young and adult females experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, family conflicts, and childhood trauma. If you're overwhelmed by anxiety, panic, emotional dysregulation, or that vague brain fog of dissociation or you just want to understand yourself better. I can help you to explore these issues and to find ways to meet your goals and needs. Let's work together. It's time to start healing.
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Mindscape Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32811
Our therapists have specialized training in various proven therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential, and Humanistic approaches.
My name is Manny Occhiogrosso and for over 20 years, I have been devoted to helping individuals realize their full potential, couples create stronger bonds, and families create secure connections and meaningful relationships. I want to help you do that too. Mindscape Counseling is a group practice that provides quality mental health services. We provide adults, teens, children, couples, and families with effective, evidence-based treatment. We can help you connect with our clinicians who can meet your all your mental health needs, including counseling, psychiatry, medication management, psychotherapy, evaluation and testing.
Our therapists have specialized training in various proven therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential, and Humanistic approaches.
My name is Manny Occhiogrosso and for over 20 years, I have been devoted to helping individuals realize their full potential, couples create stronger bonds, and families create secure connections and meaningful relationships. I want to help you do that too. Mindscape Counseling is a group practice that provides quality mental health services. We provide adults, teens, children, couples, and families with effective, evidence-based treatment. We can help you connect with our clinicians who can meet your all your mental health needs, including counseling, psychiatry, medication management, psychotherapy, evaluation and testing.
![Photo of Jennifer Torres, MA, LMHC, RYT, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b42a1ced-702f-4375-8f42-b4fca4497aeb/2/320x400.jpeg)
"Quiet the mind, and the soul will speak." I am here to help you find happiness and peace. I hold a masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Central Florida and am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Qualified Clinical Supervisor. I am also a Registered Yoga teacher. I have experience working with young children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I specialize in providing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I am also fully bilingual in Spanish and welcome Latinos in need of counseling with someone who speaks their language and understands their culture.
"Quiet the mind, and the soul will speak." I am here to help you find happiness and peace. I hold a masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Central Florida and am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Qualified Clinical Supervisor. I am also a Registered Yoga teacher. I have experience working with young children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I specialize in providing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I am also fully bilingual in Spanish and welcome Latinos in need of counseling with someone who speaks their language and understands their culture.
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I am an EMDRIA-approved EMDR therapist, and my expertise extends to cognitive and dialectical-behavioral therapies, evidence-based therapies, faith-based approaches, and solution-focused therapies.
I am passionate about helping individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, attachment issues, dual diagnosis, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and blended family challenges. I am also adept at working with couples struggling with communication, infidelity, trust, and intimacy issues. I use a comprehensive approach which considers all aspects of life- past, present, and future which helps to overcome any obstacles and find a sense of inner peace and recovery.
I am an EMDRIA-approved EMDR therapist, and my expertise extends to cognitive and dialectical-behavioral therapies, evidence-based therapies, faith-based approaches, and solution-focused therapies.
I am passionate about helping individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, attachment issues, dual diagnosis, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and blended family challenges. I am also adept at working with couples struggling with communication, infidelity, trust, and intimacy issues. I use a comprehensive approach which considers all aspects of life- past, present, and future which helps to overcome any obstacles and find a sense of inner peace and recovery.
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Jamaca Bradley
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW, RCSWI
Verified Verified
Brandon, FL 33511
Life transitions can be hard to manage, but I will be alongside you during this time using therapies such as dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, and more.
Have you had a difficult time managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, behavioral issues or marital problems? These symptoms can be difficult to deal with, but you are not alone. Whether it’s yourself, a friend, a teenager, or a family member, I am here to help. The goal is to be able to live a life where we are able to heal and cope with whatever may come along.
Life transitions can be hard to manage, but I will be alongside you during this time using therapies such as dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, and more.
Have you had a difficult time managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, behavioral issues or marital problems? These symptoms can be difficult to deal with, but you are not alone. Whether it’s yourself, a friend, a teenager, or a family member, I am here to help. The goal is to be able to live a life where we are able to heal and cope with whatever may come along.
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I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Florida with six years of professional work experience. I am also registered with the state of Florida as a Mental Health Counselor. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, family conflict, anger management, grief, ADHD, self-esteem, career difficulties, intimacy issues, & depression. I am trained in Trauma-Focused CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Moral Recognition Therapy, and EMDR.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Florida with six years of professional work experience. I am also registered with the state of Florida as a Mental Health Counselor. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, family conflict, anger management, grief, ADHD, self-esteem, career difficulties, intimacy issues, & depression. I am trained in Trauma-Focused CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Moral Recognition Therapy, and EMDR.
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Mara Grace Counseling, LLC
Counselor, MA, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palm Coast, FL 32137
Drawing from a range of therapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based interventions, & EMDR, I tailor each session to meet the unique needs and goals of my clients.
In an ever-evolving world, change is inevitable, whether we are prepared for it or not. Our minds often wrestle with the persistent echoes of past emotional wounds and the uncertainties of the future. Finding someone who truly comprehends our emotions or whom we can confide in with our innermost thoughts and feelings can be a daunting task. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I am passionate about guiding individuals on their journey towards holistic well-being. With a compassionate and client-centered approach, I strive to create a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Drawing from a range of therapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based interventions, & EMDR, I tailor each session to meet the unique needs and goals of my clients.
In an ever-evolving world, change is inevitable, whether we are prepared for it or not. Our minds often wrestle with the persistent echoes of past emotional wounds and the uncertainties of the future. Finding someone who truly comprehends our emotions or whom we can confide in with our innermost thoughts and feelings can be a daunting task. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I am passionate about guiding individuals on their journey towards holistic well-being. With a compassionate and client-centered approach, I strive to create a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
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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.