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I believe therapy is a space for connection, healing, and growth; one we can build together.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 4 years of experience and a passion for supporting adults navigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship challenges, mood and personality disorders, medical concerns, and substance use. My compassionate and collaborative approach is tailored to each individual’s needs. I have experience working with diverse populations, including sex workers, the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals seeking gender-affirming care. Through a goal-oriented, solution-focused lens, I help clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Barry University and have experience as a medical social worker and therapist. I incorporate evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, internal family systems, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness.
I believe everyone deserves accessible care that begins with connection. My goal is to help clients create lasting change by identifying their strengths and developing practical skills that empower them to navigate life’s challenges and reach their goals.
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My go-to approach for helping people in dialectical behavioral therapy is to introduce them to workings of their own mind, explain the mechanics of heightened emotional responses, and help them have compassion for themselves. When my clients find space for self-empathy, then they can also find a place to begin feeling better in a whole new way.
I teach the four modules in DBT, including mindfulness skills, distress tolerance skills, emotional regulation skills, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Some of my favorite tools are TIPP skills, Giving Hands, DEAR MAN, GIVE FAST, and chain analysis.
I know my client is making meaningful progress when they report to me that they are applying their skills and seeing a reduction in their feelings of anxiety or depression when they use their skills.
Clients can supplement their time in DBT therapy by seeking an opportunity each day to be mindful and non-judmental of their own thoughts and feelings. It only has to be 5 minutes a day to begin to see change.
To prepare for their first DBT session, someone can take three deep breaths. DBT is not scary. DBT is a chance to learn, in a simple and effective way, how to feel better in almost every situation you find yourself in.
At Thriveworks, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) primarily concentrates on assisting individuals in emotion regulation, enhancing interpersonal relationships, and acquiring effective coping strategies for managing stress and emotional difficulties.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) targets your personal challenges. You may work with your DBT therapist to maintain diary cards to monitor progress, emphasizing validation and support in the therapeutic relationship. DBT follows a stage-based approach, prioritizing crisis reduction initially and life satisfaction.
DBT was initially developed to address the needs of individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, its versatile approach has enabled its application to a wide range of mental health conditions, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, and anger issues.
The 4 pillars of DBT are mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) have distinct purposes and aren’t inherently superior or inferior to one another. DBT is most effective for managing emotional regulation, personality disorders, and interpersonal challenges, while EMDR is specifically tailored for individuals with trauma-related conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with therapists at Thriveworks in Boca Raton, FL is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of a standard DBT program is typically around 24 weeks, which is roughly six months. The actual number of sessions will vary depending on the issues you wish to address.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Boca Raton is located right off of Highway 1, on the west side of the highway. Our office is right in front of the Wick Theatre and neighbors the Lomnitzer Law Firm. We're also across the street from Steinway Piano Gallery and Particle Theory Labs.
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