Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Camarillo, CA

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Bianca Cobarruvias
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camarillo, CA 93010
With the help of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, through a trauma informed lens and humanistic- integrative approach I assist individuals with helping identify tools and skills that can enhance their quality of daily living.
Distress tolerance, emotion regulation, phases of life challenges and overall improvement of intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships, may be areas of concern that show up as depression, anxiety, stress related symptoms and/or in a spectrum of challenges that impact your ideal life. My role as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist is to assist you in gaining a better understanding of your struggles, to adapt and to reduce the impact you may experience while gaining empowerment, drive and confidence to accomplish your long-term goals.
With the help of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, through a trauma informed lens and humanistic- integrative approach I assist individuals with helping identify tools and skills that can enhance their quality of daily living.
Distress tolerance, emotion regulation, phases of life challenges and overall improvement of intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships, may be areas of concern that show up as depression, anxiety, stress related symptoms and/or in a spectrum of challenges that impact your ideal life. My role as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist is to assist you in gaining a better understanding of your struggles, to adapt and to reduce the impact you may experience while gaining empowerment, drive and confidence to accomplish your long-term goals.
(805) 855-1521 View (805) 855-1521
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Grant LaVigna
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camarillo, CA 93010
I utilize different therapeutic approaches to help you live your full potential including Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness techniques, and others.
Welcome to my practice. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore and identify the underlying beliefs driving your behaviors, shaping your habits, and impacting your relationships. We will work on a little going back, a lot on the present with a focus on the future. I ask questions and give feedback. I am not a head nodding type of therapist with long annoying blocks of silence. I put things out there for you to consider. If it resonates with you, we go with it. If it doesn't, we don't.
I utilize different therapeutic approaches to help you live your full potential including Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness techniques, and others.
Welcome to my practice. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore and identify the underlying beliefs driving your behaviors, shaping your habits, and impacting your relationships. We will work on a little going back, a lot on the present with a focus on the future. I ask questions and give feedback. I am not a head nodding type of therapist with long annoying blocks of silence. I put things out there for you to consider. If it resonates with you, we go with it. If it doesn't, we don't.
(805) 491-4554 View (805) 491-4554
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Terri L Palmer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93010
I use DBT techniques to help individuals manage and gain control of strong emotions.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist I am passionate about empowering individuals to overcome obstacles and heal themselves. I aim to create a nonjudgemental, nurturing environment for every individual I help. I have a special interest in helping individuals who are experiencing general anxiety, social anxiety, and panic attacks. I have a strong desire in helping individuals who have experienced trauma with trauma based therapy techniques.I have a strong passion to help individuals recognize and develop their gifts as well as develop strategies to improve their relationships.
I use DBT techniques to help individuals manage and gain control of strong emotions.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist I am passionate about empowering individuals to overcome obstacles and heal themselves. I aim to create a nonjudgemental, nurturing environment for every individual I help. I have a special interest in helping individuals who are experiencing general anxiety, social anxiety, and panic attacks. I have a strong desire in helping individuals who have experienced trauma with trauma based therapy techniques.I have a strong passion to help individuals recognize and develop their gifts as well as develop strategies to improve their relationships.
(805) 312-7932 View (805) 312-7932
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Lindsey Araiza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93012
I am trained in Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), psychodynamic therapy, structural family therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT).
I passionately believe in the human capacity for growth through empathy, insight, and connection. I use a gentle but direct approach to help my clients to navigate the road to change. I will help you to examine how your life experiences, interpersonal relationships and environment connect to your thoughts, feelings and actions. I have extensive experience in mental health and substance abuse recovery, and have worked with adults and adolescents in inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. In my practice I see individuals and couples, and have a strong background in family therapy.
I am trained in Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), psychodynamic therapy, structural family therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT).
I passionately believe in the human capacity for growth through empathy, insight, and connection. I use a gentle but direct approach to help my clients to navigate the road to change. I will help you to examine how your life experiences, interpersonal relationships and environment connect to your thoughts, feelings and actions. I have extensive experience in mental health and substance abuse recovery, and have worked with adults and adolescents in inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. In my practice I see individuals and couples, and have a strong background in family therapy.
(424) 329-6907 View (424) 329-6907
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Brittany Griggs
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93012  (Online Only)
I utilize a person centered approach with every client I work with, while integrating evidence based CBT and DBT interventions if necessary.
Hello kind soul, I'm Brittany! Do you feel like you're on the "struggle bus?" Does life feel heavy, causing you to feel stagnant, or do you find that you're constantly questioning yourself? Are you noticing patterns within your life that may be rooted in trauma that you may or may not have addressed? Are you a member of the BIPOC or LGBTQ+ community searching for a therapist that you actually connect with and makes you feel seen? I have a true passion for unearthing the power within others that inspires them to live authentically as their best selves.
I utilize a person centered approach with every client I work with, while integrating evidence based CBT and DBT interventions if necessary.
Hello kind soul, I'm Brittany! Do you feel like you're on the "struggle bus?" Does life feel heavy, causing you to feel stagnant, or do you find that you're constantly questioning yourself? Are you noticing patterns within your life that may be rooted in trauma that you may or may not have addressed? Are you a member of the BIPOC or LGBTQ+ community searching for a therapist that you actually connect with and makes you feel seen? I have a true passion for unearthing the power within others that inspires them to live authentically as their best selves.
(909) 375-9991 View (909) 375-9991
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Ashley Ribeiro
PsyD, BCBA
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93010
She also has extensive training and experience providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy to adolescents and adults.
Dr. Ashley Ribeiro earned her BA in Psychology from UCSB and went on to complete her Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at CLU. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the CARD Assessment Center and her two year post-doctoral fellowship at UCLA in the Center for Autism Research & Treatment. She has held positions in both clinical and research settings. Dr. Ribeiro worked at UCLA as a postdoctoral scholar and clinical instructor for a pioneering NIH funded autism biomarkers study. She currently has her own private practice in Ventura County and is also an adjunct professor in both graduate and undergraduate programs at CLU.
She also has extensive training and experience providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy to adolescents and adults.
Dr. Ashley Ribeiro earned her BA in Psychology from UCSB and went on to complete her Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at CLU. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the CARD Assessment Center and her two year post-doctoral fellowship at UCLA in the Center for Autism Research & Treatment. She has held positions in both clinical and research settings. Dr. Ribeiro worked at UCLA as a postdoctoral scholar and clinical instructor for a pioneering NIH funded autism biomarkers study. She currently has her own private practice in Ventura County and is also an adjunct professor in both graduate and undergraduate programs at CLU.
(805) 324-6921 View (805) 324-6921
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Melanie Moir
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camarillo, CA 93010
Greetings! I use a depth psychotherapy, DBT, Humanistic, empathetic, Self-Psychology style of counseling to empower you to reach your desired emotional, psychological and spiritual growth/development. I treat individuals, families, youth, couples, adults and LGBTQ+. I often work with people of diverse backgrounds, offering sensitivity and understanding for the complexity of the human experience. Grief and loss, identity, anxiety, depression, personality and mood disorders, gender diversity and relational issues are just some of the areas in which I am skilled at holding space for you to grow at a pace that is most comfortable.
Greetings! I use a depth psychotherapy, DBT, Humanistic, empathetic, Self-Psychology style of counseling to empower you to reach your desired emotional, psychological and spiritual growth/development. I treat individuals, families, youth, couples, adults and LGBTQ+. I often work with people of diverse backgrounds, offering sensitivity and understanding for the complexity of the human experience. Grief and loss, identity, anxiety, depression, personality and mood disorders, gender diversity and relational issues are just some of the areas in which I am skilled at holding space for you to grow at a pace that is most comfortable.
(805) 301-5080 View (805) 301-5080
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Heidi Allison Dbt Therapist; New Directions Dbt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camarillo, CA 93010
You can email me at: heidi@newdirections dbt.
NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS: NOT VIDEO THERAPY. DBT & CBT Specialist helping individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, difficulty managing emotions, relationship issues, BPD & personality disorders and other issues. (GOLD COAST/BEACON/MEDICAL & MEDICARE provider & private pay). We will work together to help you uncover what is bothering you & improve your coping skills. My approach is strength-based; I believe that everyone is capable of improving their lives, reducing suffering & symptoms. We all have answers within us; sometimes we need someone to guide us in finding our truth/learning coping skills.
You can email me at: heidi@newdirections dbt.
NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS: NOT VIDEO THERAPY. DBT & CBT Specialist helping individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, difficulty managing emotions, relationship issues, BPD & personality disorders and other issues. (GOLD COAST/BEACON/MEDICAL & MEDICARE provider & private pay). We will work together to help you uncover what is bothering you & improve your coping skills. My approach is strength-based; I believe that everyone is capable of improving their lives, reducing suffering & symptoms. We all have answers within us; sometimes we need someone to guide us in finding our truth/learning coping skills.
(562) 374-7916 View (562) 374-7916
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Miok Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camarillo, CA 93010  (Online Only)
In my practice, I often use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in my practice.
I'm glad you're here. Navigating life, and especially relationships, can be challenging. In our rapidly changing world, filled with uncertainties and unknowns, it's easy to feel disconnected, hopeless, and stuck. It's natural to slip into a survival mindset, simply trying to make it through each day. However, self-understanding is the foundational step towards accessing the deeper aspects of yourself and fostering genuine connections. I'm here to provide a safe space where you are seen, heard, and cared for.
In my practice, I often use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in my practice.
I'm glad you're here. Navigating life, and especially relationships, can be challenging. In our rapidly changing world, filled with uncertainties and unknowns, it's easy to feel disconnected, hopeless, and stuck. It's natural to slip into a survival mindset, simply trying to make it through each day. However, self-understanding is the foundational step towards accessing the deeper aspects of yourself and fostering genuine connections. I'm here to provide a safe space where you are seen, heard, and cared for.
(805) 490-3477 View (805) 490-3477
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Monica Turner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93012
My name is Monica Turner and I'm currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the Los Angeles, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I primarily work with adults and specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues and prenatal/pregnancy/postpartum concerns. I utilize different approaches depending on what is most appropriate for each client and depending on what is most appropriate. I am trained in Holistic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Reality Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Crisis Intervention.
My name is Monica Turner and I'm currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the Los Angeles, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I primarily work with adults and specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues and prenatal/pregnancy/postpartum concerns. I utilize different approaches depending on what is most appropriate for each client and depending on what is most appropriate. I am trained in Holistic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Reality Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Crisis Intervention.
(408) 769-5539 View (408) 769-5539
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Kathleen Boe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93010
Hello! I'm Kathleen Boe. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, license number 18205, and have been in practice for over 40 years. I think of therapy as a working partnership. Focused on helping you meet your goals, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness to help you develop skills for managing feelings and relationships. My goal is to help you feel included, important, affirmed, and empowered.
Hello! I'm Kathleen Boe. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, license number 18205, and have been in practice for over 40 years. I think of therapy as a working partnership. Focused on helping you meet your goals, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness to help you develop skills for managing feelings and relationships. My goal is to help you feel included, important, affirmed, and empowered.
(707) 701-5745 View (707) 701-5745
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Judy Manfredi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93012
My name is Judy Manfredi. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of California. I have provided therapeutic services for 12 years in both non-profit and county organizations throughout my career. I worked with adolescents on a grant from the State of California in Child Abuse Treatment for the first nine years of my career. I help support adolescents, teens, adults and dependent adults, and LBGTQ+ who struggle with trauma anxiety, depression, grief, ADD/ADHD, anger, gender/sexual orientation, and relationship issues. I come from a background of utilizing CBT, DBT, Solution Focused, and EMDR modalities.
My name is Judy Manfredi. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of California. I have provided therapeutic services for 12 years in both non-profit and county organizations throughout my career. I worked with adolescents on a grant from the State of California in Child Abuse Treatment for the first nine years of my career. I help support adolescents, teens, adults and dependent adults, and LBGTQ+ who struggle with trauma anxiety, depression, grief, ADD/ADHD, anger, gender/sexual orientation, and relationship issues. I come from a background of utilizing CBT, DBT, Solution Focused, and EMDR modalities.
(818) 873-2966 View (818) 873-2966
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Prynzessin Carney
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93010
Hi, my name is Prynzessin Carney, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California. I meet with adult clients from diverse backgrounds all around the state via telehealth. I help clients who struggle with poor self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and Mindful Self Compassion Therapy (MSC). My goal in therapy is to help my clients identify and meet their treatment goals.
Hi, my name is Prynzessin Carney, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California. I meet with adult clients from diverse backgrounds all around the state via telehealth. I help clients who struggle with poor self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and Mindful Self Compassion Therapy (MSC). My goal in therapy is to help my clients identify and meet their treatment goals.
(925) 281-2057 View (925) 281-2057
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Courtney Hart
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93010
My name is Courtney Hart LMFT and I enjoy assisting client in finding their true potential and life purpose through breaking down barriers caused by and related to mental health symptoms. I have been in the field for over 10 years working with diverse populations and ages. I have worked with individuals suffering from anxiety/depression and those with personality disorders. take a collective approach to therapy and apply interventions from various theories such as person centered, solution focused, CBT, DBT, trauma focused, family systems, positive psychology, and more.
My name is Courtney Hart LMFT and I enjoy assisting client in finding their true potential and life purpose through breaking down barriers caused by and related to mental health symptoms. I have been in the field for over 10 years working with diverse populations and ages. I have worked with individuals suffering from anxiety/depression and those with personality disorders. take a collective approach to therapy and apply interventions from various theories such as person centered, solution focused, CBT, DBT, trauma focused, family systems, positive psychology, and more.
(619) 494-2478 View (619) 494-2478
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Cayley Stevenson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93010
"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending-" C.S Lewis. Making changes in one's life can be difficult. Whether you feel you are being held back due to your past or your current circumstances, I would like to help you navigate the many challenges of life. You are the expert of your life, in the driver's seat, I am just here to help navigate you to becoming the best version of yourself. My approach is client centered, using Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and DBT concepts to help you develop skills in order to achieve the changes you desire and ultimately reach your goals.
"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending-" C.S Lewis. Making changes in one's life can be difficult. Whether you feel you are being held back due to your past or your current circumstances, I would like to help you navigate the many challenges of life. You are the expert of your life, in the driver's seat, I am just here to help navigate you to becoming the best version of yourself. My approach is client centered, using Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and DBT concepts to help you develop skills in order to achieve the changes you desire and ultimately reach your goals.
(805) 572-7240 View (805) 572-7240
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Jessica Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93010
My primary modalities are DBT and CBT.
My name is Jessica Davis and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am extensively trained in DBT and CBT and experienced in working on anxiety reduction and building coping skills. I work with a range of individuals, couples, families, and children. I welcome all sexual and gender identities, making LGBTIAQ+ affirming space a priority in my diverse practice. My primary work is rooted in anxiety reduction/management and mindfulness training. With my extensive training in DBT, my competencies expand to Borderline Personality disorder, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
My primary modalities are DBT and CBT.
My name is Jessica Davis and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am extensively trained in DBT and CBT and experienced in working on anxiety reduction and building coping skills. I work with a range of individuals, couples, families, and children. I welcome all sexual and gender identities, making LGBTIAQ+ affirming space a priority in my diverse practice. My primary work is rooted in anxiety reduction/management and mindfulness training. With my extensive training in DBT, my competencies expand to Borderline Personality disorder, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
(559) 238-0939 View (559) 238-0939
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Keegan Pittman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93012  (Online Only)
I firmly believe in the power of resilience, self-compassion, and the potential for change in every individual. I believe my clients are the experts of their own lives and I do everything I can to support them to make the best, informed, and most compassionate decisions for themselves. I'm dedicated to fostering a warm, inclusive, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where my clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to make lasting changes in their lives.
I firmly believe in the power of resilience, self-compassion, and the potential for change in every individual. I believe my clients are the experts of their own lives and I do everything I can to support them to make the best, informed, and most compassionate decisions for themselves. I'm dedicated to fostering a warm, inclusive, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where my clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to make lasting changes in their lives.
(805) 819-5505 View (805) 819-5505
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The Truth Space Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Camarillo, CA 93010
Welcome, and here’s a bit about my practice! I am client-centered in training so therapy is about you and your goals, not mine. I strive to be honest, to “hold up a mirror" to help people get more clear on who they are and what they truly value. I have found that most benefit specifically from this pairing of therapeutic challenge and caring support. My passion is working with people who process differently, might identify as neurodivergent. This includes medical terms like ADHD, ASD, personality disorders, substance abuse, eating disorders, trauma, self-injury, bipolar disorders, etc. The goal is self-acceptance and empowerment!
Welcome, and here’s a bit about my practice! I am client-centered in training so therapy is about you and your goals, not mine. I strive to be honest, to “hold up a mirror" to help people get more clear on who they are and what they truly value. I have found that most benefit specifically from this pairing of therapeutic challenge and caring support. My passion is working with people who process differently, might identify as neurodivergent. This includes medical terms like ADHD, ASD, personality disorders, substance abuse, eating disorders, trauma, self-injury, bipolar disorders, etc. The goal is self-acceptance and empowerment!
(818) 794-7020 View (818) 794-7020
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Barbara C Freie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Camarillo, CA 93010
Feeling overwhelmed? Are you in search of a compassionate listener? Someone to support your journey? Let's see if we are a a good fit. I can help you retrieve lost parts of self resulting in a more rewarding life, and resolving emotional trauma that may be interfering with your present. Together, we might access dreams, expressive arts, EMDR, metaphor, movement, mindfulness and mythology, as we journey together through your process. My goal is to collaborate with you to set reachable goals, being with you in the process. I look forward to walking with you through the steps of your journey.
Feeling overwhelmed? Are you in search of a compassionate listener? Someone to support your journey? Let's see if we are a a good fit. I can help you retrieve lost parts of self resulting in a more rewarding life, and resolving emotional trauma that may be interfering with your present. Together, we might access dreams, expressive arts, EMDR, metaphor, movement, mindfulness and mythology, as we journey together through your process. My goal is to collaborate with you to set reachable goals, being with you in the process. I look forward to walking with you through the steps of your journey.
(805) 308-6346 View (805) 308-6346
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Jen Bailey
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93010  (Online Only)
If you've been struggling with issues related to depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, gender identity, or sexual orientation, I can help you navigate these challenges and find your place in the world. My goal is to help you build a vision for a better future and take concrete steps to make it a reality. I'll teach you skills to cope with life's challenges, build better relationships, and increase your sense of confidence in the decisions you make for yourself. If you're a parent looking for services for your youth, I will include you in treatment and offer you help engaging with your child.
If you've been struggling with issues related to depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, gender identity, or sexual orientation, I can help you navigate these challenges and find your place in the world. My goal is to help you build a vision for a better future and take concrete steps to make it a reality. I'll teach you skills to cope with life's challenges, build better relationships, and increase your sense of confidence in the decisions you make for yourself. If you're a parent looking for services for your youth, I will include you in treatment and offer you help engaging with your child.
(805) 779-3589 View (805) 779-3589
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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.