Comprehensive Therapy Services for Florida
We are a leading outpatient practice known for our evidence‑based treatment of eating disorders and mental health conditions. With more than 25 years of experience, we provide both in‑person and telehealth treatment. According to our About page, we offer telehealth and virtual groups across the state of Florida and are licensed to treat patients in New Jersey, New York, Florida, Maryland and Vermont. Our experienced providers serve patients in person at offices in New Jersey and Florida, so whether you prefer face‑to‑face sessions or the convenience of online therapy, we can help.
Why Choose Resilience Therapy Collaborative?
Dual expertise in eating disorders and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): We specialize in treating eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge‑eating disorder, body dysmorphia and atypical anorexia. Our clinicians are dually and expertly trained in eating‑disorder treatment and DBTresiliencetherapy.com, using approaches like Family Based Treatment (FBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Enhanced (CBT‑E), DBT‑ED and comprehensive DBT. This ensures you receive the most effective treatment for co‑occurring issues such as depression, anxiety or trauma.
Evidence‑based mental health treatment: For mood disorders and depression, we use therapies including DBT, CBT, CBT‑E, Family‑Based Therapy and Expressive Arts Therapy. We tailor each treatment plan to your unique needs, recognizing that everyone’s life experiences are different.
Trauma‑informed care: We specialize in trauma counseling using DBT. Trauma can lead to depression, anxiety, substance abuse and eating disorders, and we use evidence‑based approaches to help you heal and build resilience.
Family and couples therapy: Families dealing with conflicts or mental‑health issues can benefit from our family therapy. We provide a safe space for members to explore problems, loss or trauma, guided by a trained therapist. Sessions focus on resolving conflicts, building coping and communication skills and strengthening relationshipsresiliencetherapy.com.
Florida‑Focused Services
We understand that Florida residents may face challenges accessing specialized care. Here’s how we meet those needs:
Telehealth and virtual groups: We offer telehealth sessions and virtual DBT and eating‑disorder recovery groups across Florida. You can receive high‑quality treatment from the comfort of your home, whether you live in Miami, Tampa, Orlando or a smaller community.
In‑person services: For clients who prefer face‑to‑face therapy, we provide in‑person treatment at our Florida office. This option is ideal if you want the structure of regular appointments with a dedicated clinician.
Licensed Florida clinicians: Several of our team members hold Florida licensure. For example, founder Barbara Reese, LCSW, CEDS‑S, BC‑DMT is licensed in New Jersey, Florida and Maryland. This ensures your therapist meets Florida’s regulatory requirements and understands state‑specific considerations.
Conditions Treated
We treat a broad range of mental‑health conditions and eating disorders. Florida clients can receive support for:
Eating disorders: We address anorexia nervosa, atypical anorexia, binge‑eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, body dysmorphia and body‑image concerns. We use FBT, CBT‑E and DBT‑ED to address these disorders and promote full recovery.
Depression and mood disorders: We treat major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, persistent depressive disorder and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Our How We Treat approach emphasizes that our therapists are trained in DBT, CBT, CBT‑E, Family Based Therapy and Expressive Arts Therapy, and that we tailor your treatment plan to your mental‑health needs.
Anxiety and trauma: We provide DBT‑based trauma counseling and treat anxiety disorders, acute stress disorder and post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Trauma can lead to depression, anxiety, substance abuse or eating disorders, and our evidence‑based approach aims to prevent these outcomes.
Family and relationship issues: Our family therapy helps resolve conflicts and strengthen relationships. We guide each session, helping family members feel supported and heard.
Other conditions: Our Resilience DBT Skills Program addresses dysregulation related to mood, cognition, self‑concept, behavior, interpersonal relationships and self‑management. DBT skills include mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness and the Middle Path.
How Therapy Works
Free 15‑minute phone consultation: We offer a confidential phone screening to determine whether we are the right fit for you. During this call, you can discuss your concerns and get guidance on next steps.
Comprehensive intake: If you decide to move forward, a 90‑minute intake session allows us to gather detailed information about your history, strengths and stressors. This assessment helps develop your personalized treatment plan.
Personalized care team: You’ll work with a therapist who will guide your recovery journey. Our evidence‑based and time‑limited treatments aim to make symptoms short‑lived and help you return to full living.
Online & In‑Person DBT Skills Groups
You can participate in our DBT Skills Groups that blend group psychotherapy with classroom‑style learning. These groups teach modules such as Core Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Distress Tolerance and the Middle Path. The program also incorporates Mindfulness Meditation, Stress Management and Expressive Arts Therapies for richer self‑expression. Groups are available for adolescents/parents, young adults, university students and adults, allowing you to learn alongside peers at a similar life stage.
Begin Your Healing Journey in Florida
If you live in Florida and are looking for expert therapy for eating disorders, depression, anxiety or trauma, we can help. Our dual expertise in eating disorders and DBT, combined with evidence‑based treatment modalities and compassionate clinicians licensed in Florida, make us a trusted choice for your healing. With telehealth appointments and virtual groups, support is available wherever you are in the state. Call us at (973) 783‑2292 to schedule your free consultation and start your path to recovery.
Mission Statement
We want your distress and mental health symptoms to be short-lived. Through Personalized Care, Cutting Edge approaches, and our Comprehensive Clinical programs, you can access your resiliency and be empowered to live your happiest and healthiest life – and thrive! Recovery is possible and our clinical outcomes, demonstrate that.
It is our commitment to collaborate with our community partners, as well as train the next generation of mental health professionals- in the Prevention and Early Intervention of Eating Disorders and Body Image Dissatisfaction, and in the Prevention and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders through Dialectical Behavior Therapy and DBT Coping Skills. Eliminating Mental Health Stigma and Weight Stigma in a Gender-Inclusive and Culturally Compassionate framework – is our mission and our passion.
Evidenced Based Treatment
Efficient • Effective • Lasting
Expert and Compassionate Care
With over 25 years of successful outpatient experience , the Resilience DBT & Eating Recovery Team can help you and your family in your healing journey.
In Person Treatment
Our experienced providers serve patients in person at our offices in New Jersey and Florida.
Telehealth Treatment
Our practitioners are licensed to treat in New Jersey ∙ New York ∙ Florida ∙ Maryland ∙ Vermont
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Your phone consultation with us is free. In this phone contact, it is our responsibility to you, to determine if coming to Resilience Therapy Collaborative is the appropriate step for you or your family’s needs, and that you are in the right place.
There is no charge to consult with us on the phone about your mental health needs and your particular situation. This initial phone screening/consultation is highly confidential, free, and cannot take place through e-mail exchange. Moving forward to scheduling your comprehensive intake for you is based on this brief initial phone screening.
Unfortunately no. To offer the highest quality mental health care possible, we are Out-of-Network Providers, for all insurance companies. We do ask you to pay upfront and submit to your insurance company for your reimbursement. We may be able to submit your paid claim for you, to keep you paperless if you wish this courtesy service.
To find out how much you will be reimbursed, You may call your insurance company to inquire about your Out-of-Network Outpatient Mental Health Benefits. This information will help you determine how much you will be reimbursed for your care at the Resilience Therapy Collaborative.
When you call your insurance company to get information about your Out-of-Network Benefits, be sure to ask what your Annual Deductible is, and if it has been met for this calendar year. Ask about the percentage your plan will reimburse you for each mental health visit, such as 80% or 70%, etc, after your Deductible has been met.
The CPT codes of treatment services that we most typically provide are:
Initial Consultation, CPT #90791;
Individual Psychotherapy, CPT# 90834/90837;
Group Psychotherapy CPT #90853;
Multi-Family Group Psychotherapy, CPT#90849;
Family Therapy CPT# 90847/90846
Seeking our help for a mental health concern or the evaluation of an eating disorder, begins with a one Comprehensive 90- Minute Evaluation, and can extend through four sessions.
During this evaluation we want to get to know you, your history, your strengths, your symptoms, and your struggles. If you choose to tell us your story, we want to listen. From this history, we can begin to develop an appropriate treatment plan for you or your child. This intake process should help you determine if you are confident that we have the appropriate expertise to help move you or your child move toward the health you envision for yourself or your child.
Even if we enjoy having you as a client, our job is to make sure you can return to full living as soon as possible. We have traditional training as counselors and psychotherapists, but we specialize in advanced Evidenced Based Treatments for both Mental Health and the Treatment of Eating Disorders. Treatments that have the most research behind them. We are committed to the efficiency of your symptom resolution, though Family Based Treatment, CBT-E, and Comprehensive DBT.
And of course, the rest is up to you. Evidenced-based treatments require your participation, therapy homework, and accountability 7 days a week. It is your between-session commitment that will help your therapy be effective, efficient, and powerful.
You are not responsible for your Reserved Individual or Family Therapy session when:
- You give us 48 hours notice
- You have a serious individual or family medical emergency
- There are hazardous road or traveling conditions
Resilience DBT & Eating Recovery Skills Groups are paid as a monthly tuition. Cancellation for DBT Group does not apply.
Fee Schedule: Our Consultation and Treatment Fees for this Calendar Year, are furnished upon request.
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