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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Florida

Find the right therapist in Florida for you. Each profile lists the insurances the provider takes, typical costs per session, and how to get in contact.
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Melody HigginsM

Melody Higgins

PMHNP
Online TherapyAccepting New Clients
How does dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) work and how can it help?
When working with clients experiencing OCD, we focus on understanding how obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors are affecting daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. Treatment typically includes evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), particularly Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which helps clients gradually face feared situations while reducing compulsive responses. We also explore the anxiety, uncertainty, and emotional distress that often accompany OCD and, when appropriate, discuss medication options that may help reduce symptoms. Our goal is to help clients gain confidence, break free from OCD-driven patterns, and regain a greater sense of control over their lives.
At TellMel Mental Health, we understand that anxiety, depression, stress, focus difficulties, and overwhelming emotions can make everyday life feel much harder than it should. Many of our clients are doing everything they can to manage responsibilities at work, school, home, or in relationships, yet still find themselves feeling stuck, exhausted, or disconnected from the life they want. Our approach starts by meeting you where you are, understanding your unique experiences, and creating a personalized treatment plan that may include therapy, medication management, or both. Together, we focus on helping you build practical skills, improve emotional well-being, and move toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Monica CamachoM

Monica Camacho

registered mental health counseling intern
Online & In-PersonAccepting New Clients
How does dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) work and how can it help?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based therapy that combines acceptance and change. It was originally created to help people with intense emotions, self-harm, and borderline personality disorder, but it’s now widely used for many challenges—including bipolar disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma. DBT teaches four core skill sets: mindfulness (staying grounded in the present), distress tolerance (getting through crises without making things worse), emotion regulation (understanding and managing intense feelings), and interpersonal effectiveness (building healthier, more balanced relationships). In therapy, I help clients learn and practice these skills while also validating their lived experiences and the pain they carry. DBT can help reduce impulsivity, stabilize mood, improve relationships, and build a stronger sense of self. At its heart, DBT empowers people to hold both truths—that they are doing the best they can right now, and that they can still make meaningful changes to create a life worth living.
Monica Camacho is a dedicated therapist passionate about creating safe, affirming spaces for healing and growth. She integrates evidence-based approaches with a deep understanding of identity, culture, and lived experience. Monica’s work focuses on helping individuals navigate challenges such as trauma, neurodivergence, family dynamics, and identity development, while honoring each person’s unique story. She is committed to breaking generational cycles, amplifying marginalized voices, and empowering clients to find strength, balance, and authenticity in their lives.
Dr. Tania Alaby-Varma, PsyD, HSPD

Dr. Tania Alaby-Varma, PsyD, HSP

Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Serving 43 States
Online TherapyAccepting New Clients
Welcome! I’m Dr. Tania, a passionate and skilled licensed clinical psychologist who provides personalized, knowledgeable, and compassionate mental health services. I weave together my strong clinical experience and my authentic presence with my patient’s desire to make a change, enabling lasting growth and healing to occur. I am an experienced clinician with a strong educational and training background. I have practiced in various settings, treating a broad spectrum of symptoms, concerns, and presentations. My experience and knowledge are well integrated with connection, relationships, and my genuine caring presence.  I am an independently practicing licensed clinical psychologist in Florida (license #PY12013), New York (license # 026156-01), Maryland (license #06995), and Texas (license #40010 ). In addition, I hold a PSYPACT license (APIT #15089), which is an interstate compact designed to facilitate the practice of telepsychology & telehealth across state boundaries, allowing me to work with individuals who reside in 42+ states across the United States. I offer telehealth services for individuals in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY. I see all patients exclusively via telehealth at this time.  I am dedicated to helping my patients develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and their strengths and helping them understand and discover what drives their actions and behaviors. I take pride in providing high-quality, compassionate, empirically-based care rooted in my extensive doctoral education and extensive ongoing professional development.  Services Offered My experience has equipped me to provide an array of mental health services tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs. These services include individual therapy, couples therapy, psychological assessments—specializing in ADHD—vocational and career assessments, as well as sports psychology and performance enhancement for high-performers, including C-Suite executives, athletes, artists, and medical professionals.   Individual Therapy: I work with adults and adolescents experiencing various challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, phobias, eating disorders, body image issues, internet and social media addictions, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, obsessions, compulsions, perfectionism, burnout, insomnia, and other psychological presentations within the human experience. I also support individuals navigating life transitions, communication challenges, attachment difficulties, relational concerns, and complex family dynamics. Services are rooted in evidence-based approaches and treatment is infused with compassion and care. Couples Therapy: As a therapist trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1 and 2, I offer couples therapy grounded in the most comprehensive, evidence-based approach available today. Psychological Assessments: I provide a wide range of psychological testing and assessments, including comprehensive ADHD/ADD evaluations, documentation for LSAT/MCAT/GRE/SAT accommodations, diagnosis clarification, ESA letters, giftedness/IQ testing, assessments for academic concerns, and career/vocational evaluations. Please note that my practice does not prescribe psychotropic medications. However, I collaborate closely with psychiatrists and can provide referrals if needed.  My Theoretical Orientation I provide high-quality mental health services that are both scientifically grounded and deeply compassionate, fostering a friendly, accepting, and inclusive environment for all patients. My extensive training spans various therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy, as well as cognitive-behavioral treatments like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based CBT (MB-CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and manualized treatments for insomnia, phobias, and PTSD. I also enjoy incorporating Positive Psychology, Interpersonal/Relational Therapy, Existential-Humanistic Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to support meaningful change. I approach mental health from a holistic perspective, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual facets. I am committed to providing a compassionate listening space where you are invited to reflect and explore yourself, understanding your deepest challenges and strengths. Through patient listening, reflecting, shared inquiry, and various evidence based interventions, I strive to help you become more aware of your patterns and thoughts, fostering greater self-understanding and clarity. My goal is to support you in making meaningful and skillful choices that align with your true self.  My Therapeutic Style My approach to mental health, in general, is characterized by an accepting and caring environment that is collaborative in nature. I am authentic, down-to-earth, intentional, and spontaneous in session, which lends itself to a truly collaborative and growth-promoting experience. Therapy with me is a collaborative, action-oriented process providing you the opportunity to foster new perspectives, discover your inherent worth, tap into your inner resources, and develop your capacity for resilience and new skills. I enjoy working from a holistic yet evidence-based approach.  I show up authentically for each patient, and I value transparency and provide my full presence. Patients who work with me can expect to explore feelings, beliefs, and behaviors, understand memories, process destructive relationships, and identify dysfunction, which will lead to a better understanding of themselves and others. During therapy, there is an ongoing effort to develop effective coping skills, decrease emotional distress, improve functioning, and resolve symptoms and problems. Each therapy session is a balance of meeting your present needs and long-term goals. Collaboratively, we will deepen your understanding of yourself your reactions to various emotions and, increase your psychological flexibility and create new perspectives.  My Wishes for You I wish you a life full of love, happiness, fulfillment and health. I am committed to helping you build and find it! It is my greatest honor to accompany my patients on their journey toward deeper self-awareness, growth, the emergence from suffering while becoming a meaningful part of my patient’s lives. Warmly, Dr. Tania