Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Altadena, CA

Treatment with me is a dedicated journey to your growth and wellbeing. I offer the highest level of clinical expertise,3 doctorates, with absolute regard to you as a unique individual. I am committed to help you learn and improve your life. My specialization in attachments (parents and beyond), will provide you with essential understanding of the impact of early relationship on current difficulties. Additionally, my dialectical and metallization expertise will help you develop skills to alleviate anxiety/depression and improve all relationship, yourself included. I will help you increase calmness, joy, confidence and understanding.

Laura Arevalo is a marriage & family therapist who has been licensed since September 2002 and in private practice since that time. As a clinician, Laura is trained in the area of cognitive behavioral therapy and more specifically, DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). Laura is also trained in EMDR and has worked with many clients who have been victims of trauma. Laura has been trained in Functional Family Therapy and has worked closely with many different types of blended families, as well as families working on reunification. Laura is also trained in The Nurtured Heart Approach.

Welcome, I am so happy you have made the brave decision to invest in your mental health. I specialize in the treatment of developmental and complex trauma. My clinical experience includes- community based mental health, intensive services and residential treatment centers. I currently serve as a clinical director of a treatment center for neurodiverse adolescents. In my private practice, current clinical focus is working with women and families that have been impacted by trauma. My goal as a therapist is to rebuild ruptured attachments, heal untouched wounds, and create a space of healing and wellness for all of my clients.

My name is Brooke Porter, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am a passionate individual who strives to help others along their healing journeys. I focus on joining clients on their journeys and strengthening their sense of well-being, increase self-esteem, and achieve goals for themselves. I am a humanistic therapist, who is client centered, and I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship to assist in the healing process. I incorporate aspects from cognitive behavioral therapy as well as skills from dialectical behavioral therapy, such as mindfulness, meditation, and emotional regulation skills.

Hello, my name is Erika M. Rubio-Hoyt, LPCC 11691, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to feel comfortable to discuss their hurts and work toward healing. I have experience in helping clients with anxiety, depression, self-esteem/confidence, motivation, addictions, grief, and relationship issues. Most common theoretical approaches I use consist of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavior (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Humanistic, and Client-Centered Therapy. I provide a relaxed tone/environment to assist clients in feeling comfortable in expressing themselves.

I provide a safe, comfortable space to feel your feelings, confront underlying beliefs about yourself, and learn how to navigate challenging relationships. I use a variety of approaches (CBT, DBT, EMDR, and other somatic-based ones) to help clients safely get in touch with their bodies, identify emotions and establish healthy boundaries to function more effectively at work, school, and family in relationships.

I am client-centered, compassionate, empathetic, hopeful and believe we all need help and support during life. I believe it's important to have a working and collaborative professional therapeutic relationship.

Hi, my name are You Her. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I've worked in the mental health field for over 5 years and focus on helping others who with a variety of mental health challenges, especially challenges with Depression and Anxiety. Other areas I've helped individuals through include experiences with trauma, life changes, self-esteem, and cultural stress. Theoretical approaches I utilize include CBT, Solution Focused, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who has worked in the mental health field for the past 25 years. I attended the University of Southern California, where I received a Master's in Social Work in 1989. Since that time, I have been committed to working to ensure that individuals have access to quality services focused on alleviating the struggles associated with emotional and mental health issues. Over the course of my career, I have worked as a clinician, supervisor, and associate director of community-based mental health programs.

Hello! My name is Jackie Galindo-Johnson. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist. My approach to therapy is gentle but direct; I move at the client's pace, therefore making me more client-centered. I am client-centered, meaning you steer the ship, and I'm here to make sure you don't hit the iceberg, so to speak. I have had experience in various therapeutic settings, such as juvenile halls, school-based therapy, and private practice. I chose to work for the private practice because I enjoy the array of clients I work with. I always knew I wanted to help people; I just wasn't sure in what setting.

As a contemporary psychoanalyst who specializes in attachments, and how they evolve throughout the lifespan, my focus is on three themes, your emotional life, your relational life, and the skills you will need to make the first two work. How do I do this? Through empathy, imagination, compassion, and collaboration, and humor. I may be an expert on the process of therapy, but you are the authority on your self, as well as your thoughts and feelings on those you love or hope to love. There is one more thing: as a poet, I believe in everyone developing personal passion

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing in the Atlanta area since 2006. I have a passion for helping people regain control over their lives after experiencing difficult events that have impacted how they see the world and themselves. My philosophy in therapy is that you are your own expert on your life and hold the key to making changes that you want. It is my role and privilege, as your therapist, to walk along side of you, providing support and assisting you with tools that you can carry with you on your journey.

Are you feeling stressed and unbalanced? More than ever, these times are uncertain. It is difficult to not feel anxious or concerned about the pandemic and current fires. In addition, there is work life, home life, and a myriad of other concerns. I specialize in couples/relationship therapy, helping define career goals, individual therapy, and bereavement counseling. I have over thirty years of solid counseling experience overall. I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, am a Credentialed School Psychologist, and have licenses as a Clinical School Worker and Clinical Professional Counselor. I am here to assist on your journey.

Hey there. I'm Erin. Are you looking for a trustworthy presence to walk alongside you on the path towards change, healing, and purpose? I work with adults and kids whose challenges may relate to anxiety, depression, parenting, identity, trauma, spiritual wounding, and substance use. Are you wanting to develop your coping skills or your ability to experience your emotions? Are you curious about some of your behaviors or choices? Are you hoping to explore where you've been and determine where you're heading in your story? You’re the author. Let’s discover what’s next.

Hello! My name is Susie Ro and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have over 20 years of experience. My primary areas of practice are mood disorders (Anxiety, grief, stress, and depression) and Trauma. My most common theoretical approaches include EMDR (I am trained in EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and also draw from psychoanalytical theory at times. I work with clients who have mood disorders and also those with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or Complex Trauma issues that may also be affecting their moods as well.

We all want to feel better from time to time. We get stuck, sad, scared, alone. And right now during these uncertain times, many of us are struggling. Well, there is good news! The field of psychology, through research in neuroscience, has uncovered new powerful and effective ways that really work to build our resilience, improve our lives and relationships, and help us feel more connected and alive. I want to help you experience all of that. You just need to reach out, which is hard. I promise you though, if you take that step, you will feel better.

Please, call me JJ. Let's find ways to create stability in your relationships. I have completed the Level 3 Practicum Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and specialize in working with couples to rebuild the bridges of communication. I am able to work with infidelity and trauma that may have occurred in relationships. When working with individuals I can help you discover the tools you need to work through life's challenges. I believe there is a way to heal trauma, both past and present, through building a strong trusting therapeutic relationship.

We all have the capacity to heal. Whether you have experienced the loss of a relationship, trauma, or any other difficult life event, or have struggled with low self-esteem, anxiety, or depression, therapy is a place to heal and uncover the light within you. Through therapy, I believe that each person has the ability to develop a loving and compassionate relationship with oneself as well as develop more loving and trusting relationships with others.

I found my specializations (neurodiversity, complex caregiving & adverse religious experiences) after over a decade of supporting people with high-risk mental illness & co-occurring disorders.