{"id":7086,"date":"2026-01-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/safeharbor.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/counselors\/dorothy-underwood-lmsw\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T13:53:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T13:53:15","slug":"dorothy-underwood-lmsw","status":"publish","type":"counselors","link":"https:\/\/safeharbor.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/?counselors=dorothy-underwood-lmsw","title":{"rendered":"Dorothy Underwood, LMSW"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.safeharborbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Client-Thrive-Completion-1-e1673625523663.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3621\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:242px;height:206px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practicing since: 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dorothy Underwood graduated from Catholic University of America with a Master&#8217;s degree in Social Work. She was inspired to become a mental health counselor to make sure people know they are worth more than their diagnosis. She hopes to help individuals overcome their struggles and discover their true purpose in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dorothy\u2019s approach to treatment is client-centered, allowing the client to take an active role in their therapeutic process. Her goal is to meet everyone where they are and empower them to guide the direction of their sessions. Dorothy incorporates a variety of techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, play therapy techniques, and problem-solving strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clients will experience a sense of control over their struggles in sessions with Dorothy. Her goal is for clients to learn effective coping strategies, develop positive thinking patterns, and recognize how their choices influence their actions. 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