Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Texas
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Laura Ramirez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSC, LCDC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77077
I am a certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Certified Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist (KAP) and a certified DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) therapist.
Hello Beautiful Person! I am dedicated to helping you on your healing journey. I am licensed in Texas as a psychotherapist and addictions counselor. Through my personal experience with psychedelic medicine, I have seen my life change in a drastic but positive way. I am a person who has experienced an eating disorder, anxiety, depression and trauma. I am on a healing and enlightenment journey of my own. Through my education and experiences I bring expertise, experience and empathy to my clients. My office is conveniently located in West Houston which is easily accessible to Sugarland, Katy and Southwest Houston.
I am a certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Certified Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist (KAP) and a certified DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) therapist.
Hello Beautiful Person! I am dedicated to helping you on your healing journey. I am licensed in Texas as a psychotherapist and addictions counselor. Through my personal experience with psychedelic medicine, I have seen my life change in a drastic but positive way. I am a person who has experienced an eating disorder, anxiety, depression and trauma. I am on a healing and enlightenment journey of my own. Through my education and experiences I bring expertise, experience and empathy to my clients. My office is conveniently located in West Houston which is easily accessible to Sugarland, Katy and Southwest Houston.
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Chie is a licensed social worker and certified in Prepare/Enrich couple assessment. Her focus is to create a safe place, focus on existing strengths in individuals/couples/families for problem-solving and empowerment, and teach DBT skills for coping with intense emotions if needed. Chie has lived in three different countries: Japan, Korea, and the US, and learned about both collective and individualistic cultures through her living experiences. Her rich cross-cultural experience leads her to value and respect differences and to be interested in working with feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and being unaccepted.
Chie is a licensed social worker and certified in Prepare/Enrich couple assessment. Her focus is to create a safe place, focus on existing strengths in individuals/couples/families for problem-solving and empowerment, and teach DBT skills for coping with intense emotions if needed. Chie has lived in three different countries: Japan, Korea, and the US, and learned about both collective and individualistic cultures through her living experiences. Her rich cross-cultural experience leads her to value and respect differences and to be interested in working with feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and being unaccepted.
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I tend to be solution focused and use the following types of modalities: CBT, ACT and a bit of DBT.
Hello, I am so honored to be able to work with you through your journey. Nothing gives me more pleasure then assisting people in self discovery and growth.
I tend to be solution focused and use the following types of modalities: CBT, ACT and a bit of DBT.
Hello, I am so honored to be able to work with you through your journey. Nothing gives me more pleasure then assisting people in self discovery and growth.
![Photo of Jean Gray, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/311d3aa3-86bf-4e6b-951c-23d4b7fd51ef/1/320x400.png)
I am a versatile therapist skilled in assessments, intakes, crisis management, substance use, domestic violence, trauma, women's issues, anxiety and depression. I have been trained in EMDR, solutions-focused therapy, structural family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy, among other treatment modalities.
I am a versatile therapist skilled in assessments, intakes, crisis management, substance use, domestic violence, trauma, women's issues, anxiety and depression. I have been trained in EMDR, solutions-focused therapy, structural family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy, among other treatment modalities.
![Photo of Frank Ogbonna, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ac288681-9340-4490-b457-a16dc9103e9a/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or struggling with life transitions? Meet Frank, a versatile counselor with over thirty years of professional experience across various settings from West Africa to the United States. He takes a compassionate, goal-oriented approach to therapy and is known for his person-centered philosophy. Frank firmly believes there's no "one-size-fits-all" approach and uses a combination of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), DBT, mindfulness, IFS, positive psychology, and motivational and solution-focused therapy to address client needs.
Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or struggling with life transitions? Meet Frank, a versatile counselor with over thirty years of professional experience across various settings from West Africa to the United States. He takes a compassionate, goal-oriented approach to therapy and is known for his person-centered philosophy. Frank firmly believes there's no "one-size-fits-all" approach and uses a combination of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), DBT, mindfulness, IFS, positive psychology, and motivational and solution-focused therapy to address client needs.
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Tiffany Amber Priska
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, CBTC, DBTC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cypress, TX 77429
I am certified in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and am currently working toward my Dialectical Behavior Therapy certificate.
I have always had a passion for helping others reach their goals and full potential. I am blessed to have the privilege to work with those seeking someone to support and encourage them along their way. With a variety of experiences since 2005 ranging from school counseling to psychiatric care in clinical settings prior to working with individuals as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the lcommunity, I individualize treatment based on the unique needs of each client. Anxiety, depression, self harm, suicide, parenting, and bipolar are some of my specializations.
I am certified in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and am currently working toward my Dialectical Behavior Therapy certificate.
I have always had a passion for helping others reach their goals and full potential. I am blessed to have the privilege to work with those seeking someone to support and encourage them along their way. With a variety of experiences since 2005 ranging from school counseling to psychiatric care in clinical settings prior to working with individuals as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the lcommunity, I individualize treatment based on the unique needs of each client. Anxiety, depression, self harm, suicide, parenting, and bipolar are some of my specializations.
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Dana Hahn - The Woodlands Center For Families
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Spring, TX 77381
Being intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, IMAGO, Solution Focused Therapies and EMDR allows me the ability to coach individuals, couples and families how to overcome complex circumstances.
Overwhelmed? Feeling distant from loved ones? Desiring for life to be different? These feelings and experiences are trying to tell you something. Together we will find the answers, and turn these feelings around so that you can get back on track to living the life you want. Individuals, couples and families that participate in a combination of our services such as DBT skills classes or a one day workshop for couples based on "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" by John Gottman, has shown to bring about faster change. Learn more on our website at www.TheWoodlandsCenterForFamilies.com
Being intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, IMAGO, Solution Focused Therapies and EMDR allows me the ability to coach individuals, couples and families how to overcome complex circumstances.
Overwhelmed? Feeling distant from loved ones? Desiring for life to be different? These feelings and experiences are trying to tell you something. Together we will find the answers, and turn these feelings around so that you can get back on track to living the life you want. Individuals, couples and families that participate in a combination of our services such as DBT skills classes or a one day workshop for couples based on "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" by John Gottman, has shown to bring about faster change. Learn more on our website at www.TheWoodlandsCenterForFamilies.com
![Photo of Jesse Gill, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f2deddb7-9fb6-4d39-ac2f-afd7c0d2e708/4/320x400.png)
Jesse Gill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Highland Village, TX 75077
I incorporate trauma focused modalities using CPT and TF-CBT, as well as DBT and other skills based approaches to help the processes when needed.
I am a licensed clinician who has experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, OCD, and bipolar. I believe that from our birth we begin building an image of who we are, how relationships should function, and how the world works around us. For many of us, adverse experiences in life can lead to difficulty managing stress or daily functioning as we get older. We may need help processing our lived experiences and understanding how they have effected our decision making and the struggles we face today. I believe that, by focusing on the present and applying the past, we can discover both our goals and our strengths.
I incorporate trauma focused modalities using CPT and TF-CBT, as well as DBT and other skills based approaches to help the processes when needed.
I am a licensed clinician who has experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, OCD, and bipolar. I believe that from our birth we begin building an image of who we are, how relationships should function, and how the world works around us. For many of us, adverse experiences in life can lead to difficulty managing stress or daily functioning as we get older. We may need help processing our lived experiences and understanding how they have effected our decision making and the struggles we face today. I believe that, by focusing on the present and applying the past, we can discover both our goals and our strengths.
![Photo of Katie Hoag, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5118006c-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Modalities like CPT, CBT, EMDR, and DBT are used to create a toolkit to address these issues and struggles.
My focus in the counseling process is to meet individuals in their current life stage and work collaboratively to address any issues. As no two people are the same, the aim of treatment is to personalize the process with treatment goals to address unique needs. One main goal is to provide everyone with the tools and support to manage struggles, feel more confident and capable, and continue to grow and explore their own lives. I am passionate about working with professionals, young adults, college students, and adolescents as they navigate changes in their world and development.
Modalities like CPT, CBT, EMDR, and DBT are used to create a toolkit to address these issues and struggles.
My focus in the counseling process is to meet individuals in their current life stage and work collaboratively to address any issues. As no two people are the same, the aim of treatment is to personalize the process with treatment goals to address unique needs. One main goal is to provide everyone with the tools and support to manage struggles, feel more confident and capable, and continue to grow and explore their own lives. I am passionate about working with professionals, young adults, college students, and adolescents as they navigate changes in their world and development.
![Photo of Melody McKibbin, MS, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/36a276bc-2989-4159-a941-def415b258a0/1/320x400.jpeg)
Melody McKibbin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denison, TX 75020 (Online Only)
Hello! I’m Melody, your guide through the maze of mental health, armed with DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) Level II Accreditation and a flair for making therapy less of a chore and more of a journey. My expertise? BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder). My passion? Turning the tangles of the mind into a clearer path forward. And when I'm not decoding the human psyche, I'm creating tales of murder and comedy where mannequins aren't just window dressing—they're the main suspects. My downtime involves strategizing world domination with my Russian Blue cats and family and friend hangouts.
Hello! I’m Melody, your guide through the maze of mental health, armed with DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) Level II Accreditation and a flair for making therapy less of a chore and more of a journey. My expertise? BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder). My passion? Turning the tangles of the mind into a clearer path forward. And when I'm not decoding the human psyche, I'm creating tales of murder and comedy where mannequins aren't just window dressing—they're the main suspects. My downtime involves strategizing world domination with my Russian Blue cats and family and friend hangouts.
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Mindful Solutions Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76116
We specialize in using Solution focused therapy, play therapy, client-centered therapy, CBT, mindfulness, DBT, and internal family systems.
Mindful Solutions Counseling was founded in 2018 in Fort Worth, TX. Mindful Solutions Counseling strives to help children, individuals and couples find positive solutions using the Solution Focused approach, as well as other therapeutic techniques. Solution Focused Therapy is a hope friendly, future-oriented modality for formulating, motivating, achieving, and sustaining desired behavioral change. The therapists at Mindful Solutions Counseling aim to help each client discover and achieve their goals in a professional and confidential setting.
We specialize in using Solution focused therapy, play therapy, client-centered therapy, CBT, mindfulness, DBT, and internal family systems.
Mindful Solutions Counseling was founded in 2018 in Fort Worth, TX. Mindful Solutions Counseling strives to help children, individuals and couples find positive solutions using the Solution Focused approach, as well as other therapeutic techniques. Solution Focused Therapy is a hope friendly, future-oriented modality for formulating, motivating, achieving, and sustaining desired behavioral change. The therapists at Mindful Solutions Counseling aim to help each client discover and achieve their goals in a professional and confidential setting.
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Miquelle Cairnes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77002 (Online Only)
I also incorporate both CBT and DBT skills in my practice.
Howdy! My name is Miquelle and I’m a licensed professional counselor in Texas. I have my bachelors degree in psychology from Texas A&M University. I then completed my masters degree at the University of St. Thomas. I have a background working in residential treatment facilities with children, adolescents, young adults and families.
I also incorporate both CBT and DBT skills in my practice.
Howdy! My name is Miquelle and I’m a licensed professional counselor in Texas. I have my bachelors degree in psychology from Texas A&M University. I then completed my masters degree at the University of St. Thomas. I have a background working in residential treatment facilities with children, adolescents, young adults and families.
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Margarita Gamboa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79414
My process utilizes several evidence-based therapeutic approaches which include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and talk therapy.
Do you feel alone, unheard, or overwhelmed? Often, we just need someone to listen and be present. My name is Margarita, and it is privilege to be a part of your journey by providing a safe space for you to feel heard and supported. Though vulnerability can be difficult, I do believe every person has the strength to rise above unimaginable boundaries. It takes courage and strength to seek help, and I am genuinely here to assist you in overcoming the barriers in your journey to healing.
My process utilizes several evidence-based therapeutic approaches which include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and talk therapy.
Do you feel alone, unheard, or overwhelmed? Often, we just need someone to listen and be present. My name is Margarita, and it is privilege to be a part of your journey by providing a safe space for you to feel heard and supported. Though vulnerability can be difficult, I do believe every person has the strength to rise above unimaginable boundaries. It takes courage and strength to seek help, and I am genuinely here to assist you in overcoming the barriers in your journey to healing.
![Photo of Lauren Sullivan, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/841b83d0-6796-46b1-80d2-2542eb9386e6/2/320x400.jpeg)
Lauren Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Georgetown, TX 78628 (Online Only)
I use approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral, Person-Centered, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and a variety of trauma informed therapies.
Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck? Sometimes we get trapped in the same patterns that give the same results and we become unmotivated. Having someone walk alongside us through these difficult times can be invaluable. My passion is to do just that. I specialize in helping people find clarity, balance, and solutions, while embracing individualism and even laughter/humor to promote healing. I help work through struggles such as life transitions, relational challenges, self-worth, trauma and PTSD, anxiety and depression. I aim for counseling to be a soft place to land no matter your background or current situation.
I use approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral, Person-Centered, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and a variety of trauma informed therapies.
Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck? Sometimes we get trapped in the same patterns that give the same results and we become unmotivated. Having someone walk alongside us through these difficult times can be invaluable. My passion is to do just that. I specialize in helping people find clarity, balance, and solutions, while embracing individualism and even laughter/humor to promote healing. I help work through struggles such as life transitions, relational challenges, self-worth, trauma and PTSD, anxiety and depression. I aim for counseling to be a soft place to land no matter your background or current situation.
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Search and Create Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78756 (Online Only)
I am a therapist who has been licensed for 15 years and a Certified DBT Provider, Certified Addictions-Informed Professional (CAIMHP), ADHD Professional (ADHD-CCSP), Certified Complex PTSD & Trauma Professional (CCTP-II) & a Certified Arts & Healing Practitioner (UCLA).
My mission is to empower all those I serve to achieve their most fulfilling life. I provide strength-based, trauma-informed, & client-centered services to adults, adolescents, couples, & families. If you are seeking support in any of the following areas, I can help: anxiety • depression • loneliness • grief • trauma • relational challenges • ocd • adhd • career challenges • substance use • family issues • technology dependence • chronic pain • work-life balance • processing difficult moods & emotions • resilience • communication • acceptance (of self & others) • healthy boundaries. I work with you to create individualized goals.
I am a therapist who has been licensed for 15 years and a Certified DBT Provider, Certified Addictions-Informed Professional (CAIMHP), ADHD Professional (ADHD-CCSP), Certified Complex PTSD & Trauma Professional (CCTP-II) & a Certified Arts & Healing Practitioner (UCLA).
My mission is to empower all those I serve to achieve their most fulfilling life. I provide strength-based, trauma-informed, & client-centered services to adults, adolescents, couples, & families. If you are seeking support in any of the following areas, I can help: anxiety • depression • loneliness • grief • trauma • relational challenges • ocd • adhd • career challenges • substance use • family issues • technology dependence • chronic pain • work-life balance • processing difficult moods & emotions • resilience • communication • acceptance (of self & others) • healthy boundaries. I work with you to create individualized goals.
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Audrey Rodrigues
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cedar Park, TX 78613 (Online Only)
I'm trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, CRM, DBT, ACT and CBT.
If this has come your way, there is a part of you that recognizes it is time for a change. Whether that change is seeking clarity in some areas of your life or maybe it is wanting to work through complex emotions. It could possibly be working through a traumatic experience, challenging negative thinking patterns, or maybe it is learning new techniques to cope with difficult situations? Perhaps it is focused on personal growth? I am here to create a space that allows that process to naturally unfold. I will encourage your natural capacity towards health, while also removing the blocks, obstacles and painful patterns of suffering
I'm trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, CRM, DBT, ACT and CBT.
If this has come your way, there is a part of you that recognizes it is time for a change. Whether that change is seeking clarity in some areas of your life or maybe it is wanting to work through complex emotions. It could possibly be working through a traumatic experience, challenging negative thinking patterns, or maybe it is learning new techniques to cope with difficult situations? Perhaps it is focused on personal growth? I am here to create a space that allows that process to naturally unfold. I will encourage your natural capacity towards health, while also removing the blocks, obstacles and painful patterns of suffering
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Natasha P Williams
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
My approach is centered around utilizing evidence-based techniques such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Welcome to my Psychology Today profile. I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist, committed to providing a non-judgmental place for healing while supporting my clients in achieving their treatment goals and gaining the skills to succeed beyond therapy. I work with a diverse range of clients, each with unique needs and circumstances. Whether you're an individual seeking support or a parent looking to help your child, I'm here to assist you on your journey towards healing. My expertise extends to clients of all ages, including children as young as 4 years old.
My approach is centered around utilizing evidence-based techniques such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Welcome to my Psychology Today profile. I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist, committed to providing a non-judgmental place for healing while supporting my clients in achieving their treatment goals and gaining the skills to succeed beyond therapy. I work with a diverse range of clients, each with unique needs and circumstances. Whether you're an individual seeking support or a parent looking to help your child, I'm here to assist you on your journey towards healing. My expertise extends to clients of all ages, including children as young as 4 years old.
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Karla J Beaman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Karla , Beaman, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frisco, TX 75034
I am experienced in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), CBT, Brainspotting and integrated therapies that include mindfulness and experiential techniques to provide treatment for the mind, body and spirit.
I work with clients who feel trapped, stagnant, frustrated, and fearful in their current circumstances. If you are looking for relief from a painful and frustrating relationship or situation, I can help you identify barriers keeping you from transitioning into your best possible life.
I am experienced in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), CBT, Brainspotting and integrated therapies that include mindfulness and experiential techniques to provide treatment for the mind, body and spirit.
I work with clients who feel trapped, stagnant, frustrated, and fearful in their current circumstances. If you are looking for relief from a painful and frustrating relationship or situation, I can help you identify barriers keeping you from transitioning into your best possible life.
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Katy DBT Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, PsyD
Verified Verified
Katy, TX 77450
The Katy DBT Center follows in the tradition of the Houston DBT Center in striving for excellence of care and precision in treatment of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). We require all of our therapists to be experienced and well trained in the implementation of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT is an evidence-based, modern behavioral therapy originally developed to treat individuals with the then "difficult" symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD). Due the the advent of DBT, BPD is now a good prognosis diagnosis and individuals receiving DBT treatment may expect to eventually no longer meet criteria for BPD.
The Katy DBT Center follows in the tradition of the Houston DBT Center in striving for excellence of care and precision in treatment of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). We require all of our therapists to be experienced and well trained in the implementation of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT is an evidence-based, modern behavioral therapy originally developed to treat individuals with the then "difficult" symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD). Due the the advent of DBT, BPD is now a good prognosis diagnosis and individuals receiving DBT treatment may expect to eventually no longer meet criteria for BPD.
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She utilizes trust-based relational intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, parent-child attachment therapy, and dialectical therapies.
Paula St. John is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience working with women, children, and families. Her extensive background is in foster care, adoption, and international institutions. She specializes in anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, and trauma recovery. Her career has included executive leadership, parent education, and coaching. She has a special interest in women’s issues and child behavioral health.
She utilizes trust-based relational intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, parent-child attachment therapy, and dialectical therapies.
Paula St. John is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience working with women, children, and families. Her extensive background is in foster care, adoption, and international institutions. She specializes in anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, and trauma recovery. Her career has included executive leadership, parent education, and coaching. She has a special interest in women’s issues and child behavioral health.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.