Geralyn Dexter, LMHC Title: Mental Health Counselor Education: Nova Southeastern University, University of Florida Expertise: Mental Health, Counseling Licensed Mental Health CounselorResearch Scholar at the Ronin InstituteResearch Scholar at the American Association of Suicidology Experience Geralyn Dexter, PhD., LMHC, is an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Southern New Hampshire University. She is also an expert mental health writer. Her work has been featured in Verywell, GoodRx, Mental Health America, and HealthyPlace. In addition, Dexter is a licensed clinician specializing in treating anxiety and mood disorders, and substance use.Dexter has over ten years of clinical experience in intensive outpatient centers, community-based settings, private practice, and mental health startups. She is also passionate about research and is a Research Scholar at the Ronin Institute. Her research interests include suicidal ideation and behavior, non-suicidal self-injury, barriers to assessment and treatment, and therapist emotional responses. My work helps others learn more about mental well-being and ultimately, themselves. I hope my work gives readers a starting point or tools they can use to take action and improve their mental health.-Geralyn Dexter, LMHC Education Dexter received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. She has a PhD in Psychology from Northcentral University and a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. About Health Health, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for empathetic, trustworthy, and actionable health and wellness information so you can make the best choice for your health. We reach more than 9 million readers a month. We ensure the accuracy of our content by relying on seasoned health journalists, credentialed medical professionals and thorough fact checkers. Learn more about us and our editorial process.