Dara Alix
She/Her
About
Dara
Dara is a holistic psychotherapist, certified nutrition counselor, and published author specializing in Health Psychology. Grounded in a strong relational focus, she collaborates closely with each client to build a secure therapeutic alliance. Together, they work to uncover obstacles and leverage the client's unique strengths to better navigate anxiety, depression, and behavior change. Dara brings a practical, integrative lens to mental wellness, taking great joy in guiding individuals towards meaningful change.
Dara enjoys relaxing with her family/dog, reading, cooking healthy recipes, and planning and/or seeking new historical/nature-based adventures to explore across Florida with her husband and/or kids.
Dara
treats clients with
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Anger
Weight Management
Life Transitions
Relationship Difficulties
Eating Disorders
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Cultural or Racial Identity
Physical Health
Sleep or Insomnia
Communities
Dara
specializes in
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Veterans
Immigrants/Refugees
Spirituality
Older Adults
Religion
Approaches
Dara
can use
Solution-Focused Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Humanistic/Transpersonal
Somatic Therapies
Smoking Cessation
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia
Mindfulness
Dara
education and experience
- Holistic Psychotherapy Private Practice
- Lifestance Behavioral Health
- Central Florida Behavioral Health Hospital
- Human Performance Institute/Johnson & Johnson - Sports/Performance Psych Internship
- Master's in Counseling Psychology at Palm Beach Atlantic University
- Bachelor's in Science in Psychology at University of Florida
Dara
license information