Healing Therapy Center PLLC, Dahlia Slotsky L.C.S.W. Psychotherapist

Introduction – Dahlia Slotsky, L.C.S.W. Psychotherapist Dahlia Slotsky, L.C.S.W., is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Board-Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Addictions Counselor, and Certified Trauma-Informed Therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience. She brings a background in personal training and health counseling— a combination that gives her a rare clinical lens on the relationship between the brain and the body. This is not traditional talk therapy. Dahlia’s clinical framework integrates neuroplasticity training, trauma-informed therapy, performance psychotherapy to support sustainable mental health, relational functioning, and optimal human performance. Her approach is grounded in the understanding that emotional stability, decision-making capacity, relationship dynamics, and behavioral change depend on physiological nervous system regulation. Behavioral health and lifestyle optimization Healthy eating, weight management, and exercise psychology. Resilience training for high-stress professions. Her work integrates both mental (cognition, insight, meaning-making) and physical (somatic regulation, sensory integration), enabling greater therapeutic outcomes. Education & Clinical Training Dahlia earned her Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service. She completed her undergraduate degree at Touro College with a concentration in Psychology and Communications. She attended Columbia University’s Teachers College Integrative Nutrition program and integrates behavioral health and lifestyle psychology into her clinical work. During her graduate training, she completed internships at: St. Luke’s Roosevelt Research Center for Obesity Phoenix House Substance Abuse Program She is also certified in Addictions Counseling, supporting individuals with substance use, compulsive behaviors, and recovery-oriented behavioral change. Post-Licensure Advanced Clinical Experience After licensure, Dahlia completed advanced professional training and certification in Rapid Resolution Therapy-- trauma-informed therapy--and has worked as a trauma-certified specialist in outpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), and partial hospitalization (PHP) settings throughout Florida. Dahlia has worked with over 2,500 clients as a trauma specialist working with developmental stress patterns, chronic nervous system dysregulation, relational imprints, performance burnout, and subconscious behavioral conditioning She has served as an independent trauma-informed therapist and clinical consultant for numerous behavioral health programs across Florida, including: Palm Partners Recovery (Outpatient & Detox) The Orchid Recovery Oasis Medical Rise Again Recovery Executive Ranches Recovery (Clinical Director) Fallen Leaves Recovery Dynamic Waves of Change Recovery The Amy Winehouse Project JC’s Recovery Veterans, First Responders & Clinical Credentialing Dahlia is credentialed with the VA Community Care Network, providing mental health services for veterans, and is a Medicare provider, accepting Medicare as a primary insurance for eligible clients. She is also certified through the Florida Firefighters Safety & Health Collaborative – Clinician Awareness Program, providing specialized trauma-informed and performance-based mental health services for: Veterans and military populations Firefighters and law enforcement Emergency responders and frontline professionals Healthcare workers and high-stress occupations Families and partners of first responders Her work in these populations focuses on nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, relational coherence, and performance under pressure. Current Work & Research Dahlia is currently completing her Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology (2026), with academic research focused on: Somatic Psychotherapy Clinical Approach Dahlia’s therapeutic model is grounded in systems psychology, and performance science, emphasizing: Autonomic nervous system regulation Interoceptive and sensory awareness Neuroplasticity Training and memory reconsolidation Subconscious behavioral patterning Emotional bandwidth expansion Brain–body emotional coherence Her approach translates clinical science into real-world functional outcomes, supporting both personal well-being and professional effectiveness through telehealth-based care within Florida.