Dr. Marie Dezelic

 

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    BIOGRAPHY

    Marie S. Dezelic, PhD, PsyD, LMHC, MS, BBA, CCTP, CFTP, CCFP, NCLC, CFRC, NCAIP, Diplomate in Logotherapy, has a private psychotherapy and coaching practice in South Florida. Dr. Dezelic sees adolescents, adults, couples, and families, and travels nationally and internationally for crisis intervention.  

     

    She treats a variety of issues in her clinical practice such as Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Bipolar 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 trauma, grief and spirituality through an Existential/Logotherapy 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 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.

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    Dr. Dezelic has published Meaning-Centered Therapy Workbook: Based on Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy & Existential Analysis; and has co-authored Meaning-Centered Therapy Manual: Logotherapy & Existential Analysis Brief Therapy Protocol for Group & Individual Sessions; Trauma Treatment - Healing the Whole Person: Meaning-Centered Therapy & Trauma Treatment Foundational Phase-work Manual; Transforming Relationships: Essentials for Building Bridges of Connection.  Her newest co-authored publication was recently released, entitled Transcending Grief: Recovering Meaning & Practical Tools for Navigating the Journey through the World of Loss. She has an upcoming publication on Palliative Care for Healthcare providers. Dr. Dezelic has also published a book of poetry, writes articles and collaborations with researchers, and presents in various venues nationally and internationally on mental health, coaching, relationships and spirituality topics.  

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    Additionally, Dr. Dezelic assists with clinical psychoeducation initiatives and is a board member for Camillus Health 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.

     

    Dr. Dezelic holds current memberships in the following organizations: Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy (VFIL); Viktor Frankl Institute of Vienna, Austria; Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA); Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County (MHAPBC); American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS); International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS); EMDR International Association (EMDRIA); International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS); International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP); International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT); and The International Network on Personal Meaning (INPM).

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    Additional Training Certifications and Expertise:

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    Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute- Traumatic Stress Studies Certificate

    International Association of Trauma Professionals- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

    International Association of Trauma Professionals- Certified Family Trauma Professional

    International Association of Trauma Professionals- Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional

    Dr. Bessel A. van der Kolk- Intensive Trauma Treatment Certificate

    The Mindful Journey Center- Trauma Incidence Reduction Facilitator

    Dr. Sue Johnson- Intensive Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples Certificate

    The Gottman Institute- Gottman Method Couples Therapy

    The Gottman Institute- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Intensive

    The Gottman Institute- Gottman Seven Principles of Marriage Program Educator

    University of Pennsylvania- Positive Psychology Center Program

    Grief Recovery Institute- Certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist

    Harvard Medical School- Communication in Serious Illness Trainer

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center- Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Cancer Providers

    CAPC, Center to Advance Palliative Care- Education, Building Palliative Care Teams and Departments

    EPEC, Education in Palliative and End-of-Life Care- Training the Trainer

    The Addictions Academy- National Certificate Advanced Intervention Professional (NCAIP)

    The Addictions Academy- Nationally Certified Family Recovery Coaching (NCFRC) 

    The Addictions Academy- Nationally Certified Life Coach (NCLC)

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    TREATMENT APPROACH

     "Along the journey, all paths lead toward meaning and a meaningful existence." (M. Dezelic)

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    My Books

    Transcending Grief by Marie Dezelic, PhD & Gabriel Ghanoum, PsyD
    Transforming Relationships by Marie Dezelic, PhD & Gabriel Ghanoum, PsyD, with Mark Rufeh, MBA & Rev. Lexie Potamin, MS
    Trauma Treatment - Healing the Whole Person
    Meaning-Centered Therapy Manual by Marie Dezelic, PhD & Gabriel Ghanoum, PsyD, with William Breitbart, MD & Rev. Lexie Potamkin, MS
    Meaning-Centered Therapy Workbook
    Palliative Care Book
    Elements of Harmony Book

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