Therapist profile
Dr. Geralyn Dexter, LMHC
LMHC - Stress and family related concerns
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- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness techniques
About Geralyn
Dr. Geralyn Dexter is a Florida LMHC with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction concerns, and the pressures of parenting and family life.
She guides people through practical steps for managing mood and coping with life changes. Sessions focus on concrete skills and small changes that can reduce overwhelm. Techniques include cognitive-behavioral methods, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to support decision making and behavior change.
Dexter has practiced in a range of settings, from intensive outpatient programs to in-home work and private practice. That experience informs how she adapts conversations to everyday life and real-world constraints. She uses approaches that help people notice unhelpful patterns, try different responses, and build routines that fit their day-to-day responsibilities.
When concerns involve caregiving, chronic illness, workplace strain, or young adult transitions, she addresses the practical stresses alongside emotional responses. She also supports people managing ADHD symptoms, bipolar mood fluctuations, panic, and issues around guilt or shame.
New clients are asked to identify immediate priorities so early sessions target what matters most. The work is collaborative and steady, focusing on usable strategies rather than theory alone. Those who want to move from feeling stuck to clearer choices will find a mix of skills practice and reflective conversation.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking steps that align with those values even when feelings are difficult. It can help with life transitions, anxiety, and making choices that reflect what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to change mood and routine. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and workplace or caregiving stress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, brings skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication. Those skills can be useful when anger, panic, or strong mood swings interfere with daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and how they prefer to work. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust as progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around caregiving, work, and daily routines. It also lets people practice skills between sessions and bring ordinary-life problems directly into conversation for hands-on problem solving.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, relationship strain, parenting and family-related issues, and related mood or behavioral challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address symptoms and daily challenges.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working in settings that include intensive outpatient programs, in-home therapy, private practice, and startups.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.