c-dbt, cctp, emdr trained, Florida Qs
Zoe Skowronski, LCSW
“I help you understand why survival became your personality—and how to build a self beyond trauma.”
Hello, I’m Zoe!
I am a licensed clinical social worker in the states of Colorado, Florida, Illinois, and Texas. Do you struggle with people-pleasing, low self-worth, or painful relationships that leave you feeling like you’ve lost yourself? Maybe you grew up in a family that looked “fine” on the outside but left you with invisible scars of trauma. You might find yourself replaying old patterns—turning to food, restriction, or overexercise to cope, feeling guilty when you try to set boundaries, or wondering why you keep choosing partners who don’t treat you well. If you’re exhausted from trying to hold it all together while doubting yourself inside, therapy can help you finally break free.
Therapy with me is warm, honest, and practical. You don’t have to have it all together to show up. Some days you might feel ready to dive into the hard stuff, and other days just getting here might feel like enough. Either way, this is a space where you can be real — even if you’ve never said certain things out loud before or you’re showing up in sweats after a hard week and you just need to “ugly cry.” I am also a Secular/Non-Religious therapist, so I am a safe person to discuss religious trauma with, or if you just want to leave religion out of things!
I’ll always listen and validate what you’re going through, but I’m also active in helping you make changes. That means giving you tools, offering straightforward feedback, and encouraging you to keep moving forward. My work is structured so progress builds over time. Most clients benefit from weekly sessions, and sometimes twice a week at the beginning provides the consistency needed to really start seeing shifts.
I specialize in working with teens and young women who often feel “too much” and still not enough. I hold certifications in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I also have training in EMDR, Schema Therapy, and Radically Open DBT. In plain language, that means I help clients regulate overwhelming emotions, strengthen boundaries and relationships, address perfectionism and over control, and change the deeper core beliefs that keep painful patterns in place.
This isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about showing up as you are, building momentum together, being human, and creating changes that actually last.
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I work best with women and teen girls. 14+
Young women in college
Adults
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Complex Trauma
Borderline Personality Disorder
Eating Disorders
Secular/Non-Religious Care
Mood Disorders
Panic and Anxiety Disorders
Depression
Suicidal ideation and Self Harm
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Evergreen certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy
RO-DBT
Schema Therapy
Parts Work
EMDR
CBT
Motivational Interviewing
Secular/Non-Religious therapist, so a great fit for those seeking a non-faith based approach
Eclectic interventions tailored to you!
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$175 for initial evaluation
$150 for follow up appointments
Available online only.
Available weekdays only.
Cancellation/Reschedule Policy:
48+ hours’ notice: No fee
Less than 48 hours’ notice: $100 late cancellation fee
Same-day cancellation or no-show: Full session fee of $150
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I accept MOST insurance plans EXCEPT Medicaid:
Ambetter
Anthem
Aetna
Aetna Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
Cigna / Evernorth
Medicare (FL only)
Meritain
Optum (UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, UMR, Oscar)
Optum / UHC Medicare
Surest
Above are my two lovely office assistants… working VERY hard, of course!
Sound like you?
Wishing you can stop believing deeply negative thoughts about yourself - or wanting to find out who you actually are.
Tired of thinking about food, restricting, or overexercising — and still never feeling “enough”
Ready to break the cycle of intense emotions, self-criticism, and toxic relationships.
Done doubting your own memories because “nothing that bad happened” because it did.
What we’ll work on
Imagine a life where…
You could feel safe in your own body, calmer in daily life, and more connected to the people who matter most. That change is possible.
Food wasn’t a source of guilt, and your worth wasn’t tied to what you eat or how you look. That kind of peace is possible.
Your emotions felt manageable, your relationships felt safer, and you could trust yourself again. You don’t have to keep living in the same cycles — lasting change is possible.
You no longer believed every harsh thought about yourself — and could finally see your worth without all the shame and self-doubt. That freedom is possible.
Therapy with me is…
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No sugarcoating — just an honest and supportive space to show up as you are with absolutely zero judgement.
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I’ll validate your struggles and create a space where you feel seen and understood. At the same time, I’ll encourage you to take steps that move you closer to the life you want.
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Our sessions are active and focused. I’ll bring evidence-based tools like DBT, RO-DBT, Schema Therapy and more. You’ll bring a willingness to put the work in. That means practicing skills between sessions, reflecting on patterns, and showing up consistently so we can build momentum.
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Therapy with me isn’t about quick fixes — it’s about long-term change. That’s why I emphasize regular attendance, often weekly or even twice a week at first, so you can stay accountable and see results that last.
My Training & Education
SW22535 (FL) | 149.029595 (IL) | 116996 (TX) CSW.09932890 (CO)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Masters in social work
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Evergreen Certified in DBT
Advanced training in RO-DBT and Schema Therapy
Basic training in EMDR
Soon to be QS in Florida!
Here’s what we’ll do together
Therapy with me is more than just talking. I’ll listen closely, but I’ll also help you notice patterns and find new ways to cope.
My style is warm, authentic, and collaborative. I’ll listen closely to what you’re going through, and I’ll also help you notice patterns and explore new ways of coping. Together, we’ll work on building skills that fit your life, so you can feel more grounded and confident day-to-day.
I recommend meeting weekly or twice weekly at first so you have consistency and momentum, though we’ll adjust as your needs evolve.
Between sessions, I may offer simple practices or reflections that help you carry our work into your daily life. These aren’t meant to overwhelm you, but to give you practical steps that make the progress last.
My role is to guide, encourage, and equip you with tools along the way. Your role is to show up as you are — honest, open, and willing to explore, even when it feels messy.
At the end of the day, I want you to know:
My patients matter to me, and I take our work seriously. When I bring care and expertise, and you bring openness and consistency, real change becomes possible.
Questions?
FAQs
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It makes sense to feel discouraged if you’ve already tried things that didn’t seem to help. What’s different here is the way I combine evidence-based approaches like DBT, RO-DBT, Schema Therapy and more to address both your day-to-day struggles and the deeper patterns underneath. I’m certified in DBT through Evergreen and use those skills in a way that fits individual therapy, so it feels practical and personal. Just as important, I focus on building a steady, trusting therapeutic relationship. That kind of trust takes time, but it’s the foundation that allows real and lasting change to happen.
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No — you don’t have to share more than you’re ready for. We’ll go at your pace. Sometimes we’ll focus on skills and coping first, and when you feel safe enough, we can explore the deeper experiences that shaped you.
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I can’t give you a label after one conversation, but I can help you understand your symptoms and whether a BPD diagnosis fits. More importantly, I specialize in working with clients who have BPD traits or a diagnosis, and I’m Evergreen certified in DBT — the therapy model developed specifically for borderline personality disorder. Whether or not you want a formal diagnosis, we’ll focus on the struggles that matter most to you: emotions that feel overwhelming, relationships that feel unstable, and a sense of self that feels shaky.