- Guilt and shame
- Panic and anxiety
- Trauma and family
About Dina
Dina Derilas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. Dina often focuses on issues such as control struggles, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, and panic symptoms.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions involve talking through recent events, patterns that repeat, and practical ways to respond differently when old hurts or fear appear.
Dina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address difficult memories, strong emotions, and relationship tensions. She helps people name what they feel, understand how it affects choices, and practice skills that reduce overwhelm. Work can include slowing down strong reactions and testing new ways of coping in everyday situations.
She welcomes people who carry guilt or shame about something they did or didn’t do, who struggle with identity and belonging, or who feel stuck after relationship or family changes. Dina also supports those managing panic attacks, social anxiety, or the fallout from trauma.
Dina works in English and accepts international clients. Her practice operates through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, with costs that vary by location. To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session.
Evidence-based approaches and how they translate online
Dina works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques designed to reduce intense emotions and change unhelpful patterns. One common approach focuses on helping people recognize and label thoughts and feelings that fuel guilt and shame, then practice alternative responses that feel more manageable. This helps when people get stuck replaying past events or criticizing themselves.Another approach addresses physical symptoms of panic and anxiety through grounding and breathing practices paired with gradual exposure to feared situations. The goal is to lower immediate distress and build confidence in handling triggers over time. These methods suit issues like panic attacks, social anxiety, and stress responses tied to trauma.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dina collaborates with clients to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress and challenges appear. This is a shared process that focuses on what helps in day-to-day life.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and travel commitments. They also let people choose shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that better matches their energy or bandwidth.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Dina works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also focuses on guilt and shame, control issues, loneliness, and life purpose.
How does she approach guilt or shame in sessions?
She uses clear, evidence-based techniques to help name painful feelings and examine the behaviors they drive. Sessions include talking through situations and practicing different ways to respond.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a mental health therapist working with adults on a range of concerns including anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Dina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Confirm session arrangements and any regional considerations before booking.
What session formats does she offer?
Her biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the service.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.