Profile / United States
Dina Velazquez, LMFT
North Carolina
LMFT - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Dina
Dina Velazquez is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in North Carolina with five years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and self-esteem issues. Sessions are conducted in English and the practice does not accept international clients.
Dina uses a practical, client-centered approach. She combines client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Jungian ideas, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused techniques. That mix lets her help people notice unhelpful thoughts, try different behaviors, and build simple coping skills.
In sessions she focuses on clear, doable steps. People learn to recognize patterns that keep problems going. She introduces skills for managing panic, reducing avoidance, and handling cravings or urges tied to substance use. Conversations are focused and goal-oriented.
Dina also addresses longer-term themes that affect daily life. For people dealing with chronic illness or caregiving stress she helps create routines and realistic coping plans. For grief or isolation she works on small, practical changes to reengage with important parts of life.
Her background includes work in community mental health and clinical assessments for a health insurance carrier. That mix guides a straightforward style that balances brief skills work with deeper exploration when it helps. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How CBT and skills-based approaches are used online
Online work with Dina draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside client-centered conversation. CBT focuses on identifying and testing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, with practical exercises clients can try between sessions. DBT offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that fit into daily routines.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dina will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to emphasize based on their goals and preferences. That means experimenting with a few techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
Session formats are not specified in the original information, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical care, and they let people practice skills in the settings where issues actually occur. They also allow shorter check-ins when a quick strategy review is needed, or fuller sessions for skills training and problem solving.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. Sessions include concrete exercises and behavior changes to reduce symptoms.
What other therapeutic styles does she draw from?
She blends client-centered work with DBT skills, Jungian ideas, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to match each person’s needs.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and North Carolina and practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the country?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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