About Us
Our Vision
We believe that everyone deserves to have internal balance and stability, and that intense emotion and internal stability can co-exist to create a fulfilling life. We empower teens and adults, through understanding, support, and accountability, to transform difficult emotions and situations into manageable experiences that make life worth living.
Our Mission
Purple Cactus Counseling is dedicated to helping teens and adults overcome emotional obstacles so they can live a fulfilling and satisfying life. We provide DBT and other therapeutic services with compassion and understanding to those struggling with suicidal ideations, Borderline Personality Disorder, Non-Suicidal Self-Injury, mood disorders, Bipolar Disorder, depression, and anxiety. We offer online services throughout the state of Florida and provide the necessary materials to support our clients in reaching success.
Our Therapists
Heidi Chinlund, LCSW, C-DBT, C.HT
Therapist, Qualified CSW Supervisor
My Background
I have a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, which means I’m licensed by the Department of Health to diagnosis mental illness and provide mental health therapy. I hold Certification in DBT, and I’ve undergone intensive training in personality disorders, specializing in Borderline Personality Disorder. I’m also a clinical hypnotherapist and a Qualified Supervisor for new therapists who are working on obtaining licensure as a Clinical Social Worker.
Outside of providing therapy, a position I have had that stands out is when I worked as a Mental Health Facilitator (MHF) in the school system. I provided DBT to students, mainly those who engaged in non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). I also educated fellow MHFs, school guidance counselors, faculty and staff in best practices of addressing and working with students who self-injure. This included having an active role in implementing alternative options to Baker Acting (involuntary inpatient treatment) students who self-injured, but were clear on not having suicidal thoughts.
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Casine Lorenzo, LMHC
Therapist
My Background
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with a Master’s degree in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy from the University of Central Florida (UCF). I am committed to continuing education so I can bring my clients the most up-to-date and effective care possible.
Over the years, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families, helping them navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and challenges with emotional regulation. I use evidence based approaches like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), always adapting my style to fit each client’s needs, personality, and goals.
I primarily work with teens and adults, creating a space that is both compassionate and structured, somewhere you can feel supported while also building skills that make life feel more manageable. One of my favorite DBT skills is “Opposite Action” because it is such a powerful way to break free from unhelpful emotional patterns and take steps toward positive change.
When I am not in session, you will usually find me with my two cats, recharging with a good book, or taking a quiet walk in nature.
If you are ready to take the next step toward healing and growth, I would be honored to work with you.