- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Geralyn
Dr. Geralyn Dexter is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, and life transitions. Sessions focus on practical skills you can use between meetings to manage difficult feelings and day-to-day strain.
Geralyn draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. She uses these approaches to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try new coping strategies, and make small changes that add up. Conversations tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented, with room for problem solving and skill practice.
Her background includes work in intensive outpatient programs, in-home therapy, private practice, and early-stage health startups. That variety influences a flexible, practical style. Clients can expect tools for managing panic and mood swings, strategies for reducing workplace stress, and support sorting through relationship and identity concerns.
In sessions she helps people address issues like caregiver stress, chronic illness, guilt and shame, and substance use by breaking problems into manageable steps. She also works with people handling isolation, self-harm thoughts, and young adult challenges. The focus stays on real-life changes - what to try day to day - and on building steady routines that reduce overwhelm.
To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site’s matching process to schedule an initial appointment and describe their main concerns. That first meeting is used to set practical goals and decide which therapy methods to try next.
How Geraldyn’s approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action despite uncomfortable feelings. It can help when anger or avoidance gets in the way of daily goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to identify patterns and try concrete changes. It is useful for panic, anxiety, and recurring angry reactions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills that reduce sudden escalations and improve communication.Finding the right mix of these methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approach or combination fits their goals and preferences. That plan can be adjusted as you try techniques and see what helps in everyday life.
Session format details are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow focused check-ins between commitments. Some formats are better for skills practice without being on camera, and others suit longer conversational sessions; the therapist will discuss what will work best for your routine and needs.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, and life transitions as listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, using skill-building and short-term strategies from CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
What is her clinical background?
She has 14 years of experience and a Ph.D. in Psychology, with work in intensive outpatient programs, in-home therapy, private practice, and startups.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the profile.
How do session costs work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.