Dr. Caroline Perjessy, Ph.D., LMHC
Dr. Caroline Perjessy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida.
About
Dr. Perjessy is a humanistic and trauma-informed practitioner with a PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision. Dr. Perjessy has years of experience working with a variety of clients and teaching master students that want to be therapists. She specializes in working with couples using a Gottman method approach, is trained in DBT with adolescent females and women's issues. Caroline comes from a holistic wellness perspective, emphasizing both individual and couples strengths and inherent capabilities. Having been licensed as a professional counselor for over 15 years, Caroline has extensive clinical experience in outpatient, crisis residential, and private practice settings, working with a vast array of clients.
EDUCATION
Caroline obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Masters Degree in Higher Education from Youngstown State University.
Caroline holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Human Development from Kent State University.
EXPERIENCE
As a 1st generation American, Caroline supports clients who come from marginalized backgrounds and those who identify with minority identities. A lifelong learner and advocate for mental health needs, Caroline supports her clients in the ways they most need support. Caroline has been a counselor educator for many years, teaching counseling at the graduate level in the states of Ohio, Georgia, Florida, and Canada. In addition, she has written articles and books on areas related to mental health and has extensively presented on topics related to suicide/self-injury, pedagogy, clinical supervision, DBT/trauma, etc. She is also a Qualified Supervisor in the State of Florida, available to supervise registered interns.
Specialties
Approaches
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors to achieve lasting positive changes.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy helps individuals manage emotions, develop healthier relationships, and cope with stress effectively.