Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in La Canada, CA
Angela Faye Masino
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Canada, CA 91011
My name is Angela and I am here to help you begin your journey back toward wellness. I believe our minds, bodies and spirits must be balanced in order for us to live la life that embodies perseverance, stability and confidence. Together, you and I will work to discover what is out of balance, where you may feel stuck, or what patterns may not be serving you well. Through our journey, I will help you build the self-confidence that is needed for you to begin taking steps toward the life you are envisioning for yourself.
My name is Angela and I am here to help you begin your journey back toward wellness. I believe our minds, bodies and spirits must be balanced in order for us to live la life that embodies perseverance, stability and confidence. Together, you and I will work to discover what is out of balance, where you may feel stuck, or what patterns may not be serving you well. Through our journey, I will help you build the self-confidence that is needed for you to begin taking steps toward the life you are envisioning for yourself.
Your relationships are precious to you, but sometimes you struggle with them. As a wife and mother, as well as a therapist, I know first-hand the joys & challenges of these meaningful relationships, & how passionately we work to be the best partner & parent we can be. What a relief it can be to express yourself freely in a warm, supportive environment & be understood! Helping others to heal their pain, gain insight, experience self acceptance, build relationship & communication skills, & develop real resilience has been my privilege for over 20 years. It's time to for you to start feeling better!
Your relationships are precious to you, but sometimes you struggle with them. As a wife and mother, as well as a therapist, I know first-hand the joys & challenges of these meaningful relationships, & how passionately we work to be the best partner & parent we can be. What a relief it can be to express yourself freely in a warm, supportive environment & be understood! Helping others to heal their pain, gain insight, experience self acceptance, build relationship & communication skills, & develop real resilience has been my privilege for over 20 years. It's time to for you to start feeling better!
Making the decision to seek help is such a pivotal moment in a person’s life. As a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience, I strive to offer the most current, effective, and comprehensive assessment and treatment possible. My goal is to create a space of empathy and safety with both therapy and psychological testing for a range of disorders and problems, including learning disability and ADHD evaluations. I also specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and regularly treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, panic, and more. Most importantly, I tailor the assessment and/or treatment specifically for you!
Making the decision to seek help is such a pivotal moment in a person’s life. As a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience, I strive to offer the most current, effective, and comprehensive assessment and treatment possible. My goal is to create a space of empathy and safety with both therapy and psychological testing for a range of disorders and problems, including learning disability and ADHD evaluations. I also specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and regularly treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, panic, and more. Most importantly, I tailor the assessment and/or treatment specifically for you!
Danielle Palomares
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
La Canada, CA 91011
Are you feeling unseen or unheard in your relationships? Do you often find yourself trapped in an internal tug-of-war with conflicting internal voices or parts? Do you often feel like the black sheep of your family or "the problem"? These experiences can be deeply isolating and spark feelings of hopelessness. If you're currently grappling with the overwhelming impact of trauma, shame, conflict, stress, or pain without a supportive ally by your side, I would be honored to accompany you, your partner/s, family, and children on this transformative journey toward healing and growth.
Are you feeling unseen or unheard in your relationships? Do you often find yourself trapped in an internal tug-of-war with conflicting internal voices or parts? Do you often feel like the black sheep of your family or "the problem"? These experiences can be deeply isolating and spark feelings of hopelessness. If you're currently grappling with the overwhelming impact of trauma, shame, conflict, stress, or pain without a supportive ally by your side, I would be honored to accompany you, your partner/s, family, and children on this transformative journey toward healing and growth.
Making the decision to start therapy can come with apprehension. I believe your best judgement guided you to search for the right therapist. I have a direct and compassionate style of working with children, adolescents, college students, and adults. I assist clients in reducing anxiety and depression in order to feel confident, achieve a healthier sense of self, and live in accordance to their values. I believe honoring one's intuition is the key to healing- whether that be through play therapy, creative art interventions, or talk therapy. I enjoy helping others explore their identity and to accept various parts of themselves.
Making the decision to start therapy can come with apprehension. I believe your best judgement guided you to search for the right therapist. I have a direct and compassionate style of working with children, adolescents, college students, and adults. I assist clients in reducing anxiety and depression in order to feel confident, achieve a healthier sense of self, and live in accordance to their values. I believe honoring one's intuition is the key to healing- whether that be through play therapy, creative art interventions, or talk therapy. I enjoy helping others explore their identity and to accept various parts of themselves.
Abby is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about supporting her clients on their journeys toward growth and healing. She enjoys creating collaborative therapeutic relationships with each of her clients, acknowledging that they are the experts on their own experiences. She cultivates an environment of safety and open communication, in order for clients to feel comfortable and empowered in their treatment. She prioritizes principles of antiracism and equitability in her practice.
Abby is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about supporting her clients on their journeys toward growth and healing. She enjoys creating collaborative therapeutic relationships with each of her clients, acknowledging that they are the experts on their own experiences. She cultivates an environment of safety and open communication, in order for clients to feel comfortable and empowered in their treatment. She prioritizes principles of antiracism and equitability in her practice.
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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.
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.
I am comprehensively trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Dialectical behavior therapy.
My name is Taiann Knetge, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My passion is working with Black identifying women and Black Indigenous People of Color in general. I do this with an anti-oppressive anti-racist framework. My style of therapy is very conversational and relies heavily on building a relationship with my clients. We are living in very difficult times, and there are unique challenges facing BIPOC folx (racism, fat phobia, oppression, sexism). I would like to collaborate with my clients, and help them build on their own vision of their life worth living. The goal is for my clients to feel empowered.
I am comprehensively trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Dialectical behavior therapy.
My name is Taiann Knetge, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My passion is working with Black identifying women and Black Indigenous People of Color in general. I do this with an anti-oppressive anti-racist framework. My style of therapy is very conversational and relies heavily on building a relationship with my clients. We are living in very difficult times, and there are unique challenges facing BIPOC folx (racism, fat phobia, oppression, sexism). I would like to collaborate with my clients, and help them build on their own vision of their life worth living. The goal is for my clients to feel empowered.
Ani Martikyan- Aspire Counseling Group Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
We will incorporate different therapies, including EMDR, CBT and DBT (when appropriate), to help resolve earlier traumas and overcome present-day fears.
Choosing change is hard. Even scary. Unless you are perfectly happy with life as it is right now, you deserve to feel better and live better. We will work together to take action and make change possible! Whether it’s a specific problem or general displeasure, we will explore root causes, process pain, and establish new patterns.
We will incorporate different therapies, including EMDR, CBT and DBT (when appropriate), to help resolve earlier traumas and overcome present-day fears.
Choosing change is hard. Even scary. Unless you are perfectly happy with life as it is right now, you deserve to feel better and live better. We will work together to take action and make change possible! Whether it’s a specific problem or general displeasure, we will explore root causes, process pain, and establish new patterns.
Diane Marie O'Donnell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2008. She graduated from Fresno State University in 1992, with a Masters in Social Work. Diane has experience in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as in community based rural clinics. She has experience in crisis management, working with survivors of sexual assault, individuals with mood disorders. Diane has a strong background in CBT and DBT as well as Crisis Management. She is compassionate, dedicated and a strong advocate for the rights of those suffering from mental health conditions.
Diane Marie O'Donnell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2008. She graduated from Fresno State University in 1992, with a Masters in Social Work. Diane has experience in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as in community based rural clinics. She has experience in crisis management, working with survivors of sexual assault, individuals with mood disorders. Diane has a strong background in CBT and DBT as well as Crisis Management. She is compassionate, dedicated and a strong advocate for the rights of those suffering from mental health conditions.
Lindsay Snaer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glendale, CA 91208
Animating Principle is where critical thinking meets compassion! As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I pride myself on utilizing my sharp clinical skills to deliver compassionate therapy in a creative, non-clinical setting. I provide therapy to all ages on a wide range of presenting issues using an integrative approach. I also facilitate groups, and offer mentoring and coping classes for youth. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities including Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Existential, and Solution Focused.
Animating Principle is where critical thinking meets compassion! As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I pride myself on utilizing my sharp clinical skills to deliver compassionate therapy in a creative, non-clinical setting. I provide therapy to all ages on a wide range of presenting issues using an integrative approach. I also facilitate groups, and offer mentoring and coping classes for youth. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities including Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Existential, and Solution Focused.
Walk It Out Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
I bring a very empathic, relational approach to psychotherapy utilizing a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy techniques.
I love people and hearing their stories. Walk with me as I conduct therapy sessions outside (or in office if requested) as I believe putting our body in motion is connected to putting our mind in motion. I see individuals for one-on-one counseling sessions with the goal of guiding you to live your best life through listening, empathizing, and offering techniques to help you understand and reach your goals. I specialize in working with women ages 16-65 suffering from disordered eating, low self-esteem, anxiety, or navigating life transitions whether postpartum, divorce/marriage or career change. I look forward to speaking with you!
I bring a very empathic, relational approach to psychotherapy utilizing a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy techniques.
I love people and hearing their stories. Walk with me as I conduct therapy sessions outside (or in office if requested) as I believe putting our body in motion is connected to putting our mind in motion. I see individuals for one-on-one counseling sessions with the goal of guiding you to live your best life through listening, empathizing, and offering techniques to help you understand and reach your goals. I specialize in working with women ages 16-65 suffering from disordered eating, low self-esteem, anxiety, or navigating life transitions whether postpartum, divorce/marriage or career change. I look forward to speaking with you!
Tara Bass
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
La Crescenta, CA 91214 (Online Only)
I am IFS trained (Level 2), I have knowledge and experience providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Psychodynamic therapies as well as mindfulness meditation instruction and view.
There are many reasons why you might be seeking help at this time, and it is an act of strength and bravery to take this step. Together we can work together to foster healthy coping, connect to your feelings, align the heart with the mind, create vision and clarity, and discover inherent confidence, wisdom and worthiness. If you find yourself struggling with having vision and clarity, grief and loss, have been engaging in unhealthy behaviors and are having difficulty making the changes you desire, or you or a loved one are struggling with a chronic illness, we can work together to address your needs.
I am IFS trained (Level 2), I have knowledge and experience providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Psychodynamic therapies as well as mindfulness meditation instruction and view.
There are many reasons why you might be seeking help at this time, and it is an act of strength and bravery to take this step. Together we can work together to foster healthy coping, connect to your feelings, align the heart with the mind, create vision and clarity, and discover inherent confidence, wisdom and worthiness. If you find yourself struggling with having vision and clarity, grief and loss, have been engaging in unhealthy behaviors and are having difficulty making the changes you desire, or you or a loved one are struggling with a chronic illness, we can work together to address your needs.
Warren S Kim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, 72043
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91103 (Online Only)
My name is Warren Kim, and I am a licensed therapist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), EMDR, and polyvagal theory. I specialize in working with men who struggle with relationship and intimacy issues, identity challenges, stress, and self-worth concerns. I also help clients who feel defeated by setbacks in their personal or professional lives and those navigating the complexities of family expectations or cultural pressures.
My name is Warren Kim, and I am a licensed therapist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), EMDR, and polyvagal theory. I specialize in working with men who struggle with relationship and intimacy issues, identity challenges, stress, and self-worth concerns. I also help clients who feel defeated by setbacks in their personal or professional lives and those navigating the complexities of family expectations or cultural pressures.
Jacqueline Bush
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montrose, CA 91020
Hi, my name is Jacqueline and I am a trauma-informed AMFT specializing in attachment repair and grief. If you are frustrated with your relationships, whether single or in partnership, or dealing with the loss of a loved one, I am your person. I specialize in working with men and couples. I strongly believe in a fully comprehensive approach to healing for lasting change and am very passionate about the mind-body approach and more progressive techniques. I have received specialized training in EMDR, somatics, and grief. While newer to my skill set, I am also training in the highly effective DBT.
Hi, my name is Jacqueline and I am a trauma-informed AMFT specializing in attachment repair and grief. If you are frustrated with your relationships, whether single or in partnership, or dealing with the loss of a loved one, I am your person. I specialize in working with men and couples. I strongly believe in a fully comprehensive approach to healing for lasting change and am very passionate about the mind-body approach and more progressive techniques. I have received specialized training in EMDR, somatics, and grief. While newer to my skill set, I am also training in the highly effective DBT.
Dr. Lilia Sandoval is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 1992. Dr. Sandoval has worked in both Outpatient and Inpatient Clinical/Hospital settings using CBT, CPT, DBT, and NET. She has provided both long-term and short-term therapy for patients suffering from Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, Spectrum Disorders, Depression, and Grief. Her experience has also been working with adults and children in crisis and going through unexpected stages of trauma or daily life transition.
Dr. Lilia Sandoval is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 1992. Dr. Sandoval has worked in both Outpatient and Inpatient Clinical/Hospital settings using CBT, CPT, DBT, and NET. She has provided both long-term and short-term therapy for patients suffering from Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, Spectrum Disorders, Depression, and Grief. Her experience has also been working with adults and children in crisis and going through unexpected stages of trauma or daily life transition.
Therapy with me will integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and any other wisdom lineages that speak to you.
My approach to therapy is depth-oriented YET solution-focused, committed, and creative! I strive for our therapeutic relationship to be based in genuineness, hope, action, and insight. As fundamental to our relationship, seeing and empowering your racial, cultural, gender, sexual, and more identities will always be a touchstone of our work.
Therapy with me will integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and any other wisdom lineages that speak to you.
My approach to therapy is depth-oriented YET solution-focused, committed, and creative! I strive for our therapeutic relationship to be based in genuineness, hope, action, and insight. As fundamental to our relationship, seeing and empowering your racial, cultural, gender, sexual, and more identities will always be a touchstone of our work.
Andrea Price
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
I use Child Centered Play Therapy, DBT, CBT, ERP, Mindfulness, Family Systems, and a client centered approach.
I believe that therapy should be a truly collaborative and evidence based approach. My approach is genuine and warm. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship especially in working with kids, teens, parents and families. I have years of experience working as a school based therapist and in inpatient adolescent treatment centers. I love providing support to parents in working with kids individually or in the context of family based treatment. My approach with kids emphasizes a neurorelational framework. I have a special interest & training in working with kids who have both an OCD and autism or ADHD diagnosis.
I use Child Centered Play Therapy, DBT, CBT, ERP, Mindfulness, Family Systems, and a client centered approach.
I believe that therapy should be a truly collaborative and evidence based approach. My approach is genuine and warm. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship especially in working with kids, teens, parents and families. I have years of experience working as a school based therapist and in inpatient adolescent treatment centers. I love providing support to parents in working with kids individually or in the context of family based treatment. My approach with kids emphasizes a neurorelational framework. I have a special interest & training in working with kids who have both an OCD and autism or ADHD diagnosis.
These typically include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Behavioral Activation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT).
I am a licensed psychologist for adults. I'm aim to provide effective treatment for chronic and recurring mental health issues, as well as general mood disorders (e.g., anxiety, depression), life adjustments, emergent stressors, decision making, and insomnia. My approach is collaborative and evidenced-based. Past clients have described me as caring, insightful, and funny. I'll create a time and budget conscious treatment plan to help you manage your symptoms and reach your treatment goals. You'll leave the therapeutic experience able to apply skills you learned and practiced with me in future times of distress, transition, etc.
These typically include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Behavioral Activation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT).
I am a licensed psychologist for adults. I'm aim to provide effective treatment for chronic and recurring mental health issues, as well as general mood disorders (e.g., anxiety, depression), life adjustments, emergent stressors, decision making, and insomnia. My approach is collaborative and evidenced-based. Past clients have described me as caring, insightful, and funny. I'll create a time and budget conscious treatment plan to help you manage your symptoms and reach your treatment goals. You'll leave the therapeutic experience able to apply skills you learned and practiced with me in future times of distress, transition, etc.
Kimberly Ramirez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Montrose, CA 91020 (Online Only)
Specializing in depression, anxiety, life transitions, and emotional dysregulation, I blend DBT/CBT and somatic practices in a trauma-informed framework.
Asking for support can be daunting. Therapy is a transformative process that invites you to uncover your strengths and embrace your journey. As a daughter of immigrants, my journey to becoming a therapist is shaped by cultural expectations and the silent stigma surrounding mental health in my community. This experience fuels my passion for supporting individuals navigating cultural identity and mental wellness intersections. Fluent in Spanish, I am dedicated to offering a culturally sensitive space.
Specializing in depression, anxiety, life transitions, and emotional dysregulation, I blend DBT/CBT and somatic practices in a trauma-informed framework.
Asking for support can be daunting. Therapy is a transformative process that invites you to uncover your strengths and embrace your journey. As a daughter of immigrants, my journey to becoming a therapist is shaped by cultural expectations and the silent stigma surrounding mental health in my community. This experience fuels my passion for supporting individuals navigating cultural identity and mental wellness intersections. Fluent in Spanish, I am dedicated to offering a culturally sensitive space.
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- La Canada Flintridge
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- Pasadena
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- Sierra Madre
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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.