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Healthy relationships are built on mutual trust, respect, and communication. While every relationship looks different, they create a sense of safety where both people feel heard, valued, and supported, which positively impacts your mental health. They involve open and honest communication, clear boundaries, and a willingness to work through challenges together. At their core, healthy
By Elizabeth Dosoretz, Founder, CEO, & LCSW at Elite DNA Behavioral Health Across Southwest Florida, students are celebrating graduations, attending parties, and enjoying the freedom that comes with summer break. For many families, it is simply the start of another summer. For others, it is something much bigger. This summer, many parents are quietly preparing for something they have spent nearly two decades working
This spring, our team was proud to donate $6,000 to National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) organizations across Florida through our sponsorships and fundraising efforts during local NAMIWalks events. Supporting mental health awareness and advocacy is deeply important to us, and we’re grateful to everyone who helped make an impact in our communities. At each event, our teams
Elite DNA Behavioral Health is proud to announce that our Founder, CEO, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Elizabeth Dosoretz, has been named an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Florida Award winner. Presented by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US), the Entrepreneur Of The Year program is one of the most prestigious business awards in the country, recognizing visionary
Donating & Distributing School Supplies to SWFL Children Elite DNA has partnered with the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida to collect school supplies for students prior to the start of the new school year. Our mission is to ensure that the children in our community have access to everything they need to be successful in
This month is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding and encouraging conversations about PTSD. While most people have heard of PTSD, there are still many misconceptions about what it is, how it develops, and how it affects those living with it. What is PTSD PTSD can develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening or traumatic event. These events
By Elizabeth Dosoretz, Founder, CEO, & LCSW at Elite DNA Behavioral Health Not all trauma is loud. Some of it is carried in silence. When most people think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), they picture stress, panic attacks, emotional outbursts, flashbacks or other fear responses. But trauma does not always present that way. Many people with PTSD are still going to work, taking care of their families, showing up for responsibilities, and doing everything
This Mental Health Awareness Month it’s important to understand that you can be around someone every day and not realize they’re struggling. While some signs may be more visible, many are subtle or hidden making it seem like they’re fine when they’re not. What is Mental Health Mental health is what shapes how we think, feel, and interact with the world around us. It influences how we handle stress, build relationships,
By Elizabeth Dosoretz, Founder, CEO, & LCSW at Elite DNA Behavioral Health The journey to better mental health doesn’t begin with treatment. Most people assume mental health care starts with therapy sessions or medication, but it actually begins earlier, with a first step many overlook: the intake appointment. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a good reminder not just of the importance of seeking help, but of how people are supported
By Elizabeth Dosoretz, Founder, CEO, & LCSW at Elite DNA Behavioral Health Stress is a part of life. It’s common to worry over work, finances, relationships, or life itself. But over time, constant stress can take a significant toll on the body and mind. April is Stress Awareness Month, which encourages us to pause and reflect on how stress affects our daily lives. It’s important to
