Marie Dezelic PhD

Marie S. Dezelic, PhD, PsyD, LMHC, MS, BBA, CCTP, CFTP, CDBT, CCFP, NCLC, CFRC, NCAIP, Diplomate in Logotherapy, is an author, national and international workshop presenter and educator, and has a private psychotherapy, coaching and consulting practice in South Florida. Dr. Dezelic sees adolescents, adults, couples, and families, and travels nationally and internationally for crisis intervention.   Visit www.DrMarieDezelic.com for information, articles, clinical and self-help handouts, and helpful resources. She treats a variety of issues in her clinical practice including, Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Trauma Related Disorders, Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse Disorders and Addictions, Sexual Dysfunctions, Relationship/Marital and Family Difficulties, Grief and Loss, Neurocognitive Disorders, Personality Disorders, Palliative Care, Burnout & Compassion Fatigue, and Spiritual/Existential Distress.  Her main focus of clinical research lies in relationships, trauma, grief and spirituality through an Existential integrative framework.   Dr. Dezelic holds a PhD and a PsyD in psychology, a Master of Science degree in mental health counseling, a Diplomate in Logotherapy, is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a Certified Family Trauma Professional, a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy Professional, a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional, a Certified Life Coach/ Family Recovery Coach/ and Interventionist, is an internationally accredited member of the Viktor Frankl Institute in Vienna, Austria, and holds several advanced training certifications in the therapy modalities listed under her Treatment Approach, including in couples and family systems therapy. She designs and offers numerous healthcare presentations on staff education, implementing programs and support teams on the holistic patient-centered approach to patient care such as: Mental Health in Healthcare, Meaning within Illness, Palliative Care, Psycho-Spiritual Oncology Treatment, Trauma, Compassion Fatigue, Grief and Loss Support, Dimensions of Pain, Pastoral Care, Staff Motivation, and Spirituality. ​ Dr. Dezelic has published: - 5 Minute Prescription: For Health, Happiness, & Meaning in Life - Transcending Grief: Recovering Meaning & Practical Tools for Navigating the Journey through the World of Loss - Trauma Treatment - Healing the Whole Person: Meaning-Centered Therapy & Trauma Treatment Foundational Phase-work Manual - Transforming Relationships: Essentials for Building Bridges of Connection - Meaning-Centered Therapy Workbook: Based on Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy & Existential Analysis - Meaning-Centered Therapy Manual: Logotherapy & Existential Analysis Brief Therapy Protocol for Group & Individual Sessions - Elements of Harmony: Experiencing the Reality of Your Imagination She has an upcoming publication on Palliative Care for Healthcare providers. Dr. Dezelic has also published a book of poetry, treatment assessments, writes articles and designs collaborative projects with researchers, and presents in various venues nationally and internationally on mental health, coaching, relationships and spirituality topics.   ​ Additionally, Dr. Dezelic assists with clinical psychoeducation initiatives and is a board member for Camillus Health Concern, the Medical & Behavioral Health partner of Camillus House, in Miami, FL.  Dr. Dezelic is the former Vice President of the Board of Directors for a non-profit organization, FACES- Foundation Advancing Cultural and Economic Survival Inc., (www.FACES-NGO.org).  She is active in promoting cultural awareness, education, and psychological and medical support for cultures and groups facing extreme poverty around the world. "Along the journey, all paths lead toward meaning and a meaningful existence." (M. Dezelic)