Ashadene Dixon-Berisha (She/Her)

I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and skilled in applying its core modalities of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. I have experience supporting clients with complex trauma, emotional dysregulation, and co-occurring substance use disorders using DBT-informed interventions. My approach emphasizes building resilience, fostering self-awareness, and equipping clients with practical skills for long-term stability and growth.

I am extensively trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and integrate evidence-based interventions into my clinical practice. Through supervised experience and advanced coursework, I have applied CBT techniques to support individuals facing trauma, substance use, and criminal justice involvement. My expertise lies in helping clients identify and reframe maladaptive thought patterns, build coping skills, and achieve lasting behavioral change.

I am experienced in Motivational Interviewing (MI), using client-centered techniques to strengthen intrinsic motivation and support behavior change. I have applied MI across diverse settings, including substance use treatment, criminal justice, and trauma-informed care. My expertise lies in fostering collaboration, evoking client strengths, and guiding individuals toward sustainable, self-directed goals.

I have extensive experience using evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing to help clients manage and reduce symptoms of depression. My approach integrates skill-building, cognitive restructuring, and emotional regulation strategies to address both the underlying causes and daily challenges of depression. I also focus on creating a supportive, collaborative therapeutic environment that empowers clients to build resilience and sustain long-term recovery

I help clients overcome anxiety using proven strategies like CBT and mindfulness, tailored to their unique challenges. I guide individuals in managing triggers, reducing stress, and building lasting coping skills. My focus is on empowering clients to regain control and live confidently despite anxiety.

I have extensive experience providing individualized addiction counseling using evidence-based approaches such as Motivational Interviewing and CBT. I help clients identify triggers, develop coping strategies, and build sustainable recovery plans. My practice emphasizes empathy, accountability, and empowering clients to achieve long-term behavioral change and improved well-being.