Our therapists offer DBT / dialectical behavior therapy in St Petersburg, FL

Victoria Baca is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 8 years of experience working in a wide variety of settings with a focus on individual counseling. She also holds an MCAP (Certified Master's Level Addiction Professional). Her specialties include anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma, domestic violence, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and immigration/acculturation problems.

Victoria completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in General Psychology and her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University. Her approach to therapy comes from the belief that every individual is their own expert and possesses the inner wisdom to guide them to find the right path. Victoria’s role as a counselor is to help uncover her clients' inner wisdom and resiliency. Her theoretical orientation is eclectic, combining cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavioral approaches with mindfulness and motivational interviewing.

Victoria will guide and support you in your journey by providing the necessary tools to increase your resiliency and achieve your goals. We all go through challenges in life and Victoria is ready to walk along with you through the recovery path.

Margaret Keig is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 17years of experience collaborating with adults, teens, couples, and families seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, addictions, grief and loss, relationship issues, sexuality, and spirituality. Additionally, she is a premarital course provider in Orange County, FL and is pursuing a sex therapy certification at Modern Sex Therapy Institutes. Margaret has many years of experience with LGBTQ+ communities, including work in HIV/AIDS and gender identity. 

Margaret received her Master of Science in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from San Diego State University. She primarily utilizes solution-focused, motivational interviewing, EMDR, and Gottman Method approaches to therapy. 

Margaret tailors treatment to meet the needs of the individual, couple, or family. She strives to develop a nonjudgmental relationship with all clients and collaborate to build on your strengths, reach your goals, and live the life you imagine.

As a licensed mental health counselor, I believe prioritizing your mental health is key to feeling more balanced and fulfilled in your life. With 25 years of experience, I work with adolescents, adults, families, and couples who are navigating anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Many of my clients come in feeling overwhelmed, unable to turn off their mind, or stuck in racing thoughts that make it hard to relax or feel present. I believe therapy should be collaborative and tailored to your specific needs. 

My practice focuses on evidence-based support like CBT for those navigating: Anxiety and Racing Thoughts: Helping you quiet the mind and find peace. Depression: Working through the fog to rediscover motivation and joy. Relationship Challenges: Enhancing communication and resolving conflicts. Stress Management: Developing tools to manage feeling overwhelmed. 

Everyone has a unique story and deserves an individualized approach. When we work together, we'll partner in your therapeutic journey. It's important to me that you feel heard, respected, and comfortable being open. I'll be there to listen, offer perspective, gently challenge patterns when needed, and support you as you work toward meaningful change. 

I am a licensed mental health counselor who strives to create a warm, welcoming, and caring space where you can feel comfortable and understood. I work with teens and adults from all walks of life, supporting them through many different experiences and challenges. Together we set clear goals and work side by side, offering guidance and encouragement along the way. I have a lot of experience helping people manage depression, anxiety, and life transitions, build confidence, heal from trauma, and learn healthy boundaries. My practice is all about making sure you feel safe, supported, and confident as you make personal growth. 

I love to build a strong rapport with clients early on, so they feel safe enough to address the difficult things that may arise in therapy. My approach to therapy primarily involves Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and trauma-informed care. I focus on helping clients feel empowered and ready to take on life's challenges. 

No matter where you are in your journey, you can be confident that you have a partner in this process. Together, we will celebrate your successes, navigate challenges, and build on your strengths to help you move forward. You don't have to face this alone; with support and understanding, you can achieve lasting, meaningful change.

I am a licensed mental health therapist with experience working with children, adolescents, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, and relationship challenges. I use evidence-based approaches like CBT, TF-CBT, and family systems strategies to help clients build coping skills, improve communication, and better understand their emotions. While much of my work focuses on youth and families, I'm also open to working with adults, couples, and individuals seeking support, growth, and meaningful change. 

I take a collaborative, strengths-based approach focused on building practical skills for daily life. Using CBT, TF-CBT, and family systems strategies, I help clients manage anxiety, process trauma, and improve communication. Clients can expect a supportive space to grow, feel understood, and make meaningful, lasting change. 

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, and that's OK. You don't have to go through it alone. I'm here to support you at your pace in a safe, understanding space. When you feel ready, I invite you to take the next step toward healing and growth.