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- Client-centered care
- CBT and DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Dina
LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), California and North Carolina, 5 years experience. Dina Velazquez works with adults on common concerns such as anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and relationship stress. She uses client-centered methods alongside practical skills from cognitive and behavioral approaches.
Dina emphasizes a client-centered frame. She listens for what matters to each person and then introduces techniques that fit their situation. That can mean learning specific coping skills from cognitive behavioral therapy or practicing emotional regulation tools from dialectical behavior therapy.
She has experience addressing compassion fatigue and caregiver stress, and she helps people manage chronic pain, illness, or disability alongside emotional concerns. Dina also supports those dealing with panic attacks, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation. Dina asks clients to identify their most pressing goals early so sessions can focus on practical change. She encourages simple, learnable skills and steady check-ins on progress. People who prefer clear strategies alongside reflective conversation may find this approach useful.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and following what the client finds most important. Online sessions that use this approach concentrate on understanding concerns and setting practical goals together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. Online CBT often uses short skill practices and homework between sessions to build progress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. Delivered online, DBT skills can be practiced in-session and reinforced with brief exercises between visits.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit the problem, goals, and personal preference. That choice can change as progress is made and new needs arise.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as current options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and cut out travel time. They also let clients review skill handouts and practice exercises from home or during a break, helping work on coping tools between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California, North Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dina work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship strain, and related issues such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
Which therapeutic styles does she use?
Her practice is client-centered and also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Jungian ideas, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as an LMFT, practicing with adults on issues including substance use and emotional distress.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds LMFT credentials in California and North Carolina and is listed with a practice presence in North Carolina.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.