Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Pleasant Hill, CA
Mindful Path Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 (Online Only)
To support this, I pride myself on offering real-life tools to help people overcome barriers and achieve their goals, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS) Parts Work, Mindfulness, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT).
In the best of conditions, orienting ourselves towards personal growth is challenging and requires focus, dedication, and support. During major life events, staying on this mindful path can become overwhelming and we may find ourselves unable to find our bearings. Since 2008, I have been helping clients navigate difficult life transitions, such as recovery from addiction, overcoming trauma, healing from grief, cultivating healthy relationships, and achieving developmental milestones.
To support this, I pride myself on offering real-life tools to help people overcome barriers and achieve their goals, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS) Parts Work, Mindfulness, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT).
In the best of conditions, orienting ourselves towards personal growth is challenging and requires focus, dedication, and support. During major life events, staying on this mindful path can become overwhelming and we may find ourselves unable to find our bearings. Since 2008, I have been helping clients navigate difficult life transitions, such as recovery from addiction, overcoming trauma, healing from grief, cultivating healthy relationships, and achieving developmental milestones.
Katy Henry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, ACSW
Verified Verified
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 (Online Only)
I use a combination of talk therapy (you tell your narrative and I offer perspective, reflection, psycho-education), skills based (offering activities/worksheets), CBT/ DBT.
I offer: tangible solutions that you can use moving forward and take with you for the rest of your life. I help you understand and process your past as a way to begin to move forward in your future and thrive in your present. I focus on a holistic approach by not only looking at your mental health struggles, but what factors you have in your life that contribute to your wellbeing. We set goals together and work as a team every step of the way!
I use a combination of talk therapy (you tell your narrative and I offer perspective, reflection, psycho-education), skills based (offering activities/worksheets), CBT/ DBT.
I offer: tangible solutions that you can use moving forward and take with you for the rest of your life. I help you understand and process your past as a way to begin to move forward in your future and thrive in your present. I focus on a holistic approach by not only looking at your mental health struggles, but what factors you have in your life that contribute to your wellbeing. We set goals together and work as a team every step of the way!
Self-awareness, emotional insight, and acceptance of your strengths and areas in need of growth are essential to a healthy and happy life. As a licensed psychologist trained in psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies I create a supportive and trusting environment for those seeking to gain insight and develop coping strategies to foster positive changes at home, work and in social settings. I have treated individuals with Bipolar, depression, and anxiety, PTSD and specialize in children and adolescents and families dealing with ADHD, conduct disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and adjustment issues.
Self-awareness, emotional insight, and acceptance of your strengths and areas in need of growth are essential to a healthy and happy life. As a licensed psychologist trained in psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies I create a supportive and trusting environment for those seeking to gain insight and develop coping strategies to foster positive changes at home, work and in social settings. I have treated individuals with Bipolar, depression, and anxiety, PTSD and specialize in children and adolescents and families dealing with ADHD, conduct disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and adjustment issues.
Leila Mohajerany
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Tailoring our sessions to your unique journey, I integrate evidence-based practices such as the Gottman method, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy skill-building to support your growth and healing.
Whether it's the weight of external pressures or the depth of internal emotions, reaching out for support requires immense bravery in the face of hardship. I extend my hand to offer you a safe haven, free from judgment, where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and fears. Together, we'll uncover fresh avenues to conquer these challenges. I am a compassionate, and thoughtful listener, and my ultimate objective is to empower you. We will use your strengths to initiate a transformative journey to understand and break through the barriers holding you back.
Tailoring our sessions to your unique journey, I integrate evidence-based practices such as the Gottman method, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy skill-building to support your growth and healing.
Whether it's the weight of external pressures or the depth of internal emotions, reaching out for support requires immense bravery in the face of hardship. I extend my hand to offer you a safe haven, free from judgment, where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and fears. Together, we'll uncover fresh avenues to conquer these challenges. I am a compassionate, and thoughtful listener, and my ultimate objective is to empower you. We will use your strengths to initiate a transformative journey to understand and break through the barriers holding you back.
Janelle K Brady
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
We can all use a neutral, confidential, unbiased person to vent to. I’m not the therapist that will ask you how you feel every day. Instead, we’ll work as a team to make concrete improvements in reducing your symptoms and enjoying life again. Everyone encounters periods of stress & struggle navigating & adjusting to life changes. We all experience grief & sadness, breakups, job pressure, or family & parental stress. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, trained in EMDR, & evidenced based techniques including CBT, DBT & ABA, with 13 years of experience to help facilitate your treatment goals with a solution focused approach.
We can all use a neutral, confidential, unbiased person to vent to. I’m not the therapist that will ask you how you feel every day. Instead, we’ll work as a team to make concrete improvements in reducing your symptoms and enjoying life again. Everyone encounters periods of stress & struggle navigating & adjusting to life changes. We all experience grief & sadness, breakups, job pressure, or family & parental stress. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, trained in EMDR, & evidenced based techniques including CBT, DBT & ABA, with 13 years of experience to help facilitate your treatment goals with a solution focused approach.
Through evidenced based practices DBT, CBT, ACT, CPP we can problem solve & or find effective ways to cope with your situation.
Are you seeking to dive deeper into finding awareness & meaning in life? I work with both children & adults in the areas of developmental trauma, PTSD, child-parent relationship issues & disordered eating issues. I have a background working in both patient & outpatient settings. I bring ability to work with more complicated If you are looking to find someone to help process these difficulties through holistic healing please give a call to see if we are a good fit.
Through evidenced based practices DBT, CBT, ACT, CPP we can problem solve & or find effective ways to cope with your situation.
Are you seeking to dive deeper into finding awareness & meaning in life? I work with both children & adults in the areas of developmental trauma, PTSD, child-parent relationship issues & disordered eating issues. I have a background working in both patient & outpatient settings. I bring ability to work with more complicated If you are looking to find someone to help process these difficulties through holistic healing please give a call to see if we are a good fit.
Stravroula Stella Alatzas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
I utilize an eclectic approach that incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) as well as Dialectical Behavioral and Therapy and Schema Therapy.
Stavroula Stella Alatzas, MSW, LCSW, CA License: 82373. I utilize an eclectic approach that is highlighted by compassion, accurate empathy, and trust in order for clients to heal their pain and navigate the complexities of life. I emphasize a collaborative approach aimed at bringing the desired change. As a clinical social worker, I have been trained to utilize a person-in-environment approach and examine all variables impacting a client's life. I treat individuals 18 and over that might be struggling with mood disorders including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
I utilize an eclectic approach that incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) as well as Dialectical Behavioral and Therapy and Schema Therapy.
Stavroula Stella Alatzas, MSW, LCSW, CA License: 82373. I utilize an eclectic approach that is highlighted by compassion, accurate empathy, and trust in order for clients to heal their pain and navigate the complexities of life. I emphasize a collaborative approach aimed at bringing the desired change. As a clinical social worker, I have been trained to utilize a person-in-environment approach and examine all variables impacting a client's life. I treat individuals 18 and over that might be struggling with mood disorders including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Welcome! My therapy practice offers services to families, adults, teens and children looking for guidance and support. I provide a blend of psycho-education, skill-building, deep listening and analyzation, client-centered reflection, and creative arts healing opportunities. I utilize evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and EFT. I also bring in elements of more traditional psychodynamic practices, and existential, spiritual & meaning-making inquiries. I believe that each client deserves a customized approach, based on their needs and desires.
Welcome! My therapy practice offers services to families, adults, teens and children looking for guidance and support. I provide a blend of psycho-education, skill-building, deep listening and analyzation, client-centered reflection, and creative arts healing opportunities. I utilize evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and EFT. I also bring in elements of more traditional psychodynamic practices, and existential, spiritual & meaning-making inquiries. I believe that each client deserves a customized approach, based on their needs and desires.
I incorporate CBT, DBT, Rogerian, Solution-Focused, IFS and Psychodynamic approaches while maintaining a mindfulness of the family system my clients have and/or are a part of.
My name is Katerina Stafford, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been providing therapeutic services for over 20 years and specialize in individual, adolescent, and adult clients, focused on personal growth, healing from trauma, and co-occurring mental health and substance use diagnoses. I am an LGBTQIA+ ally and fluent in Spanish. I am a client-centered therapist and believe that each client knows their own journey and needs.
I incorporate CBT, DBT, Rogerian, Solution-Focused, IFS and Psychodynamic approaches while maintaining a mindfulness of the family system my clients have and/or are a part of.
My name is Katerina Stafford, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been providing therapeutic services for over 20 years and specialize in individual, adolescent, and adult clients, focused on personal growth, healing from trauma, and co-occurring mental health and substance use diagnoses. I am an LGBTQIA+ ally and fluent in Spanish. I am a client-centered therapist and believe that each client knows their own journey and needs.
I am trained in evidenced-based practices of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Is your child struggling with behavior problems, ADHD, depression or anxiety? Are you looking for a therapist with experience working with Autism (and Aspergers) Spectrum Disorders? I specialize in working with children and teens and have over 17 years of experience working with these populations. I have worked as a Behavior Therapist for children on the Autistic spectrum, have taught my own Day Treatment Intensive classroom (for children with extreme behavior challenges) and have worked for Contra Costa County Child and Adolescent Services. I have also worked in the Juvenile Justice department of Los Angeles County with Juvenile offenders.
I am trained in evidenced-based practices of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Is your child struggling with behavior problems, ADHD, depression or anxiety? Are you looking for a therapist with experience working with Autism (and Aspergers) Spectrum Disorders? I specialize in working with children and teens and have over 17 years of experience working with these populations. I have worked as a Behavior Therapist for children on the Autistic spectrum, have taught my own Day Treatment Intensive classroom (for children with extreme behavior challenges) and have worked for Contra Costa County Child and Adolescent Services. I have also worked in the Juvenile Justice department of Los Angeles County with Juvenile offenders.
Anielkha Jimenez Tijerino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Hello, I'm Anielkha Jimenez, LCSW 96417. My mission is to reduce suffering in the world, one person at a time. My approach is eclectic to fit all types of needs, and my approach is designed to meet you where you are, focusing on your strength and in strengthening those areas that need tender, love, and care to make you feel complete once again. Understand who you are and what your life looks like. Identify the goal you want to accomplish during our time together. I use person-centered, CBT, DBT, ACT, Solution-focused, 12-step, narrative therapy, etc., to help you achieve your desired goal.
Hello, I'm Anielkha Jimenez, LCSW 96417. My mission is to reduce suffering in the world, one person at a time. My approach is eclectic to fit all types of needs, and my approach is designed to meet you where you are, focusing on your strength and in strengthening those areas that need tender, love, and care to make you feel complete once again. Understand who you are and what your life looks like. Identify the goal you want to accomplish during our time together. I use person-centered, CBT, DBT, ACT, Solution-focused, 12-step, narrative therapy, etc., to help you achieve your desired goal.
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Are you finding it challenging to connect intimately with yourself or your partner? Does your relationship with your body feel a bit distant these days? Perhaps you're yearning for a deeper, more satisfying understanding of your own sexuality? Does it seem like your desires for intimacy differ from those of your partner? Rest assured, you're not alone in these feelings and concerns. Most clients I support deal with these challenging narratives and begin to heal once they find a warm, welcoming, collaborative environment to learn, open up and connect to their inner selves.
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In today's world, adolescents are exposed to some overwhelming internal and external battles, such as peer pressure, self-esteem and body image, stress from home and school, bullying, anxiety, and depression. I am passionate about coming alongside today's adolescents to create a safe, non-judgemental, understanding atmosphere, process their struggles and gain positive, healthy tools to use as they grow. In addition, I also have a heart for helping individuals examine their present life issues and deal effectively with the circumstances they are facing. Come visit us on Facebook under Hope Counseling Services
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David S. Wu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Something has you feeling off... You are a hardworking adult who gives it your all. You want to feel good, connected, & supported. But instead, it never feels good enough! You are exhausted & overwhelmed day & night. You find yourself constantly running on empty or on edge. Simple tasks like scheduling and eating feel like chores. You can’t even enjoy a night out if it happens at all. You get along with others, and so many people and communities rely on you. Yet, you feel like you don’t belong, or those you love don’t really see you. Let’s not even start with our society and world.
Something has you feeling off... You are a hardworking adult who gives it your all. You want to feel good, connected, & supported. But instead, it never feels good enough! You are exhausted & overwhelmed day & night. You find yourself constantly running on empty or on edge. Simple tasks like scheduling and eating feel like chores. You can’t even enjoy a night out if it happens at all. You get along with others, and so many people and communities rely on you. Yet, you feel like you don’t belong, or those you love don’t really see you. Let’s not even start with our society and world.
Juli Torok
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life may feel out of control for you right now. You may be using unhealthy coping skills - like drinking too much, or over eating - and perhaps you are beating yourself up about it. You have no time or space to figure out how to do things differently and don't feel good about how your relationships are going. The pandemic has really highlighted areas in your life that you need to make changes in but you feel stuck. Perhaps you are moving from crisis to crisis and the same cycle keeps repeating itself and you don't know why. Perhaps the ghosts of your past keep sabotaging your present. But there is help and a way out - you can do it!
Life may feel out of control for you right now. You may be using unhealthy coping skills - like drinking too much, or over eating - and perhaps you are beating yourself up about it. You have no time or space to figure out how to do things differently and don't feel good about how your relationships are going. The pandemic has really highlighted areas in your life that you need to make changes in but you feel stuck. Perhaps you are moving from crisis to crisis and the same cycle keeps repeating itself and you don't know why. Perhaps the ghosts of your past keep sabotaging your present. But there is help and a way out - you can do it!
I’m dedicated to providing a warm and inclusive space for individuals of all backgrounds. With a lens of trauma-informed care, I offer support to navigate life’s challenges with compassion and understanding.
I’m dedicated to providing a warm and inclusive space for individuals of all backgrounds. With a lens of trauma-informed care, I offer support to navigate life’s challenges with compassion and understanding.
Katherine Jewett
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
What if?. . . . What if you didn’t have to feel as though you had to hold all of those balls in the air by yourself? . . . .What if those stomach dropping, throat clenching, heart racing thoughts didn’t have to keep you up at night?. . . . What if you could figure out how to manage those difficult emotions rather than feel overwhelmed by them? What if your history didn’t have to equal your future story? I’ve got you covered! I'll help you to understand how your past got you to this place and how to use that information to connect the dots, figure things out, and design a new and better story going forward.
What if?. . . . What if you didn’t have to feel as though you had to hold all of those balls in the air by yourself? . . . .What if those stomach dropping, throat clenching, heart racing thoughts didn’t have to keep you up at night?. . . . What if you could figure out how to manage those difficult emotions rather than feel overwhelmed by them? What if your history didn’t have to equal your future story? I’ve got you covered! I'll help you to understand how your past got you to this place and how to use that information to connect the dots, figure things out, and design a new and better story going forward.
Jesse Tichenor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Ease. Connection. Purpose. Joy. These are the birthright of every human. When they’re hard to find, therapy can help. I have seen again and again that even the deepest wounds and most entrenched stagnation can give way—with the right kinds of skilled support—to growth, transformation, and flourishing. Whether you struggle with depression, anxiety, burnout, addiction, PTSD, relational conflict, self-doubt, or just want to live with more vitality and authenticity, I would be honored to accompany you in your journey. I particularly love assisting social justice leaders to embody the wellness they strive to make possible for others.
Ease. Connection. Purpose. Joy. These are the birthright of every human. When they’re hard to find, therapy can help. I have seen again and again that even the deepest wounds and most entrenched stagnation can give way—with the right kinds of skilled support—to growth, transformation, and flourishing. Whether you struggle with depression, anxiety, burnout, addiction, PTSD, relational conflict, self-doubt, or just want to live with more vitality and authenticity, I would be honored to accompany you in your journey. I particularly love assisting social justice leaders to embody the wellness they strive to make possible for others.
Hello there, my name is Michelle McCray and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work primarily with adults of all ages and my approach to therapy is deeply rooted in empathy and holistic psychology. Whatever challenges you may face, I believe that you are worthy of being heard and feeling supported on your journey toward healing. Reach out for an initial session if you think we are good fit, I look forward to getting to work with you. I work with men, women, LGBTQIA+ folks and am comfortable treating various mental health challenges.
Hello there, my name is Michelle McCray and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work primarily with adults of all ages and my approach to therapy is deeply rooted in empathy and holistic psychology. Whatever challenges you may face, I believe that you are worthy of being heard and feeling supported on your journey toward healing. Reach out for an initial session if you think we are good fit, I look forward to getting to work with you. I work with men, women, LGBTQIA+ folks and am comfortable treating various mental health challenges.
Jacqueline Susan Cooper
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
My ideal client takes many different forms and they are all individualized. My client is suffering and I see it as my role to reduce human suffering so that it is no longer unbearable. I provide both short term (goal oriented), and long term (perhaps, more Existential and Gestalt based) therapy. I'm not going to change your personality, why would I? That makes you the unique individual that you are. My goal is to adjust and provide strategies for eliminating harmful behaviors that cause suffering and an inability to live in peace with oneself and with others.
My ideal client takes many different forms and they are all individualized. My client is suffering and I see it as my role to reduce human suffering so that it is no longer unbearable. I provide both short term (goal oriented), and long term (perhaps, more Existential and Gestalt based) therapy. I'm not going to change your personality, why would I? That makes you the unique individual that you are. My goal is to adjust and provide strategies for eliminating harmful behaviors that cause suffering and an inability to live in peace with oneself and with others.
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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.