Dina Josif Sullivan
LPC, 20 years of experience
New to Grow
About me
Over 20 years of experience guiding individuals and couples from struggle to strength. I trained at both Johns Hopkins psychiatry department and McGill university center for cognition and medicine. In recent years, I have specialized in working with clients struggling with mood disorders, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, cognitive disorders, eating disorders, weight management, and career-related challenges As a Cognitive Therapist, I believe that people have a choice: they can change their behavior, reframe their thought patterns, move forward, and regain hope.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session I focus on gathering information and learn about you and develop trust. We also going to work on creating goals and developing a treatment plan.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
While Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is my foundation, I also integrate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gestalt techniques, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Biofeedback as needed to best support each client.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My approach is well-suited to clients ranging from young adults to older adults. Building trust is the cornerstone of my work—I want my clients to feel safe, supported, and free to express themselves without fear. I am open-minded, compassionate, and deeply committed to helping people resolve their struggles and achieve their goals.
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My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
As a Cognitive Therapist, I believe that people have a choice: they can change their behavior, reframe their thought patterns, move forward, and regain hope.
Couples Counseling
In couples therapy I aims to address various issues that may be affecting the relationship, such as: Communication difficulties, Conflict resolution, Infidelity, Intimacy problems, and Relationship dissolution. Process: During therapy sessions, the couple will discuss their relationship, identify patterns of behavior, and work together to develop strategies for improvement. Benefits: Couples therapy can provide several benefits, including: Improved communication and understanding, Enhanced conflict resolution skills, Increased intimacy and trust, Strengthened emotional bonds, and Reduced stress and anxiety in the relationship. Couples therapy - Wikipedia Two methods of couples therapy focus primarily on the process of communicating. The most commonly used method is active listening, Wikipedia Couples Therapy: All You Need to Know — Talkspace Oct 20, 2020 — Couples Therapy Online Couples can develop habits that change over time and no longer work for them. Resolving the pr... Talkspace Show all
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use DBT to teach skills for identifying, understanding, and managing difficult emotions in a healthy way.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Using Mindfulness promotes non-judgmental awareness of the present moment, which helps individuals cope with stressful situations.
Positive Psychology
During treatment I focus on human strengths, well-being, and positive emotions. It aims to understand and promote the factors that contribute to a fulfilling and meaningful life.