Lifeskills South Florida
Despina Karfis is an experienced mental health professional currently serving as the Director of the Female Trauma and DBT Program and Primary Therapist at Lifeskills South Florida since October 2020. Prior to this role, Despina worked as a Primary Therapist at Destination Hope from August 2018 to October 2020 and at The Watershed Addiction Treatment Programs Inc from February 2015 to August 2018. Despina holds a Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology from Carlos Albizu University - Miami Campus.
Lifeskills South Florida
WHO WE ARE For over 30 years, Lifeskills has provided customized, evidence-based mental health treatment and is recognized as a national center of clinical excellence. Lifeskills is dually licensed to treat complex psychiatric, substance use, and process addiction disorders for adults and their families. LEVELS OF CARE Detox and Subacute Residential - Ft. Lauderdale: In this closely structured and supportive therapeutic environment with 24/7 nursing support, we provide a non-traditional residential program with detox services for higher acuity clients as a stepping-stone to a more traditional residential setting. Residential- Deerfield Beach: In our residential treatment, clients live in fully furnished and professionally staffed townhomes, allowing them to adapt their new coping skills and practice their daily routines during treatment. Outpatient - Delray Beach: Our partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient program (IOP) allow clients to expand their independent living skills while increasing their responsibilities. Transitional Housing - Osceola House, Delray Beach: A FARR Accredited and Level II transitional living community, Osceola House residences allow individuals to step down to semi-independent living while attending our outpatient programming. Family Programming: When a loved one is suffering from a mental illness or an addiction, family members can find themselves at a loss for direction and overwhelmed with making decisions or finding the right kind of help. We help families find guidance, hope, and peace through a program model that complements recommended ancillary support and provides a comprehensive family recovery program that includes our Family Alliance, Family Weekend (virtual), and Family Therapy components.