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- Strengths based
- Skill focused
- Trauma informed
About Dima
People often come feeling exhausted, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Dima helps them build coping skills, manage strong emotions, and approach difficult changes with more control. She uses straightforward strategies tailored to each person’s situation.
Her work covers a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship strain. She also supports people coping with changes in cognition or independence, and lists traumatic brain injury among her focus areas. Sessions emphasize strengths and real-world skills rather than jargon.
Clients can expect a collaborative relationship where goals are set together. Dima draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-focused methods to create a plan that fits daily life. She adapts techniques to each person’s pace and needs.
With ten years of clinical experience, Dima brings familiarity with complex emotional and behavioral issues. She practices in New Jersey as an LPC and conducts sessions in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire to match with a therapist and then schedule sessions according to availability.
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Approaches that translate well to online care
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Sessions often include concrete exercises and homework to try between meetings, which can be reviewed during online visits. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills through practical coaching and guided practice that fit well into weekly sessions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will discuss goals, daily challenges, and preferences, then try techniques that match those needs. Adjustments are made over time so the plan stays useful and realistic for each person.
Confirm current session formats before booking since specific options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and maintain continuity during life transitions. It can also let people use different communication styles, such as talking without video or focusing on brief check-ins when time is limited. Licensed professionals can help clients choose session arrangements that work with their routines and treatment goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
New Jersey, Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dima help with?
Dima addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, anger, self-esteem, parenting challenges, and related issues. She also lists traumatic brain injury and cognitive changes among her focus areas.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She focuses on building skills, setting clear goals, and using approaches that fit everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working with people facing emotional and behavioral challenges.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in New Jersey with licensure noted as NJ LPC and MI LPC.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.