Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Geralyn works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Geralyn
Dr. Geralyn Dexter is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 14 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical skills that help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and life changes.
Her approach aims to help clients feel more in control and more like themselves. Dr. Dexter uses straightforward, evidence-informed strategies in sessions.
She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding.
Background and approach
Mindfulness practices are offered to reduce reactivity and increase calm in difficult moments. She also brings elements of dialectical behavior therapy for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Motivational interviewing helps when making changes around substance use, career moves, or other life goals.
These methods are blended to suit each person’s situation rather than applied the same way to everyone. Her background includes work in intensive outpatient programs, in-home therapy, independent practice, and mental health startups. That mix has given her experience with crisis work, ongoing treatment, and practical problem solving.
Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings. Dr. Dexter describes her style as compassionate and collaborative.
She aims to build trust quickly and to set realistic, measurable goals. Many clients come for help with mood disorders, addiction concerns, caregiver stress, chronic health issues, and workplace strain.
What Geralyn works with
Everything Geralyn lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Geralyn's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Geralyn lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to clarify their values and take small actions toward a meaningful life. It helps with anxiety, depression, and the frustration that comes from feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce stress and low mood. It is practical for anger, panic, and workplace or relationship strain.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust the plan over time based on what produces real change.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls are useful for in-depth sessions and role-playing skills. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, practicing new skills between sessions, and maintaining momentum on busy days. These options make ongoing therapy easier to schedule and sustain.
Questions people ask about Geralyn
What problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction issues, and related concerns such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on practical skills and steps people can use between sessions.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 14 years of experience across intensive outpatient programs, in-home therapy, independent practice, and startup settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Florida licensed mental health counselor, credentialed as LMHC, and practices from Florida.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for ongoing work and check-ins.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.