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Christina Camara is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 12 years of experience helping others work through issues of s...
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Christina Camara is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 12 years of experience helping others work through issues of spiritual confusion, stage of life issues, addictions, depression, and anxiety.
Christina completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Temple University and her Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology at Rosemont College. She uses an Integrative approach to treatment, which allows the utilization of her motto in “meeting people where they are.” Christina’s natural relational leadership skills help to connect and guide individuals through treatment. This natural quality also allows Christina to easily serve a broad range of individuals from the early stages in life to the final stage of life.
Christina seeks to connect and establish a therapeutic relationship that is built on the premise of safety in authenticity, providing a space to explore and resolve issues, thereby allowing for enhanced quality of life.
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I am a Vietnamese Asian American with diverse experiences and humility....
I am a Vietnamese Asian American with diverse experiences and humility.
My name is Eric Thanh Brodsky, and I have a background in social work. I earned my bachelor's in social work in 2024 and my master's in social work in 2025 from Temple University. Working with young adults and adults is my specialty. Everyone within this demographic has brought unique challenges to the table, like depression, anxiety, sexuality, relationships, and more. For these challenges, I help people create and set goals that are meaningful and achievable to them.
My therapeutic approach is an adaptive one. Constant feedback and active listening are key to providing the best services. A person-focused approach backed by research is key, while tailoring each strategy to fit every person's specific needs. Self-determination is another core value. Seeing where someone is at and working with the right stage of change in mind is key to getting off on the right foot.
I look forward to meeting new people with varying life experiences. Everyone has something unique to bring to the table, and it's my job to listen, advise, and activate. You will be heard.
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Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of talk therapy (psychotherapy) adapted for people who experience emotions very intensely. “Dialectical” means combining opposite ideas. DBT focuses on helping people accept the reality of their lives and their behaviors, as well as helping them learn to change their lives, including their unhelpful behaviors.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) strives to strike a balance between validation (acceptance) of who you are and your challenges and the benefits of change. In sessions, you will learn new skills to improve emotion regulation.
Signs of positive progress in DBT:
Four types of DBT are implemented, but they vary from therapist to therapist:
Here are some ways to prepare that may even be covered when starting DBT sessions: discussing the importance of regular attendance, active participation, and commitment to practicing skills outside therapy sessions.
At Thriveworks, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) primarily concentrates on assisting individuals in emotion regulation, enhancing interpersonal relationships, and acquiring effective coping strategies for managing stress and emotional difficulties.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) targets your personal challenges. You may work with your DBT therapist to maintain diary cards to monitor progress, emphasizing validation and support in the therapeutic relationship. DBT follows a stage-based approach, prioritizing crisis reduction initially and life satisfaction.
DBT was initially developed to address the needs of individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, its versatile approach has enabled its application to a wide range of mental health conditions, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, and anger issues.
The 4 pillars of DBT are mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) have distinct purposes and aren’t inherently superior or inferior to one another. DBT is most effective for managing emotional regulation, personality disorders, and interpersonal challenges, while EMDR is specifically tailored for individuals with trauma-related conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with therapists at Thriveworks in Philadelphia, PA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of a standard DBT program is typically around 24 weeks, which is roughly six months. The actual number of sessions will vary depending on the issues you wish to address.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Philadelphia Counseling and Life Coaching is located near the intersection of Walnut Street and S 15th Street, off I-676. It is right by Rittenhouse Square, 15/16th & Locust St subway station, and Philadelphia City Hall. The office is in a historic, high-rise stone building with a gold eagle over the front doors; enter through the main lobby to access Suite 202 or Suite 208.
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