Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Pomona, CA
My name is Norma "Inez" Martinez (I go by Inez) and am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist working with clients statewide through the convenience of Telehealth. I work with adults to help manage their anxiety/depression by using evidence-based models such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I typically work with young adults to adults in their 30s. I am most comfortable working with anxiety, depression, general overthinking, or difficulty managing any life transitions.
My name is Norma "Inez" Martinez (I go by Inez) and am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist working with clients statewide through the convenience of Telehealth. I work with adults to help manage their anxiety/depression by using evidence-based models such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I typically work with young adults to adults in their 30s. I am most comfortable working with anxiety, depression, general overthinking, or difficulty managing any life transitions.
Angela Hayes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91766 (Online Only)
My drive to continue working in the mental health field as a therapist stems from a deep commitment to making a positive impact on people’s lives. By normalizing therapy, I aim to make it more accessible and acceptable for everyone, encouraging people to seek the help they need without fear or shame. As a therapist, I hope to impact those I provide therapy for by being a catalyst for positive change in the lives of those you serve, helping them achieve better mental health and well-being. I use various modalities such as Humanistic approach, Person Centered therapy, CBT, and DBT.
My drive to continue working in the mental health field as a therapist stems from a deep commitment to making a positive impact on people’s lives. By normalizing therapy, I aim to make it more accessible and acceptable for everyone, encouraging people to seek the help they need without fear or shame. As a therapist, I hope to impact those I provide therapy for by being a catalyst for positive change in the lives of those you serve, helping them achieve better mental health and well-being. I use various modalities such as Humanistic approach, Person Centered therapy, CBT, and DBT.
Ilke-Vanessa Miu-Ling Wentwoord
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91766
Vanessa is experienced in DBT, CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed Care, Psychodynamic, Adventure Therapy, and PAT.
Vanessa Wentwoord is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 138767. Client care is at the forefront of her philosophy and she believes in meeting herself as deeply as she intends to meet her clients. She practices and is passionate about the healing arts and empowering others toward self-actualization. Vanessa has worked with clients from all walks of life. Clients that she has typically supported were moving through depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, addiction, family issues, trauma, domestic violence, and career challenges. Vanessa has also worked with athletes, persons in high-stress career positions.
Vanessa is experienced in DBT, CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed Care, Psychodynamic, Adventure Therapy, and PAT.
Vanessa Wentwoord is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 138767. Client care is at the forefront of her philosophy and she believes in meeting herself as deeply as she intends to meet her clients. She practices and is passionate about the healing arts and empowering others toward self-actualization. Vanessa has worked with clients from all walks of life. Clients that she has typically supported were moving through depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, addiction, family issues, trauma, domestic violence, and career challenges. Vanessa has also worked with athletes, persons in high-stress career positions.
Nicole Szetela
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pomona, CA 91766 (Online Only)
Hello! So happy you're looking for someone to help guide you. My clients describe me as very easy going and a great listener that uses empathy and compassion and matches them on their level. I focus on helping people find solutions to what's bothering them through collaboration and client centered techniques. I tend to use CBT, DBT, Narrative and Solution Focused approaches to help people achieve their goals and tailor my techniques towards what my client needs because everyone is different.
Hello! So happy you're looking for someone to help guide you. My clients describe me as very easy going and a great listener that uses empathy and compassion and matches them on their level. I focus on helping people find solutions to what's bothering them through collaboration and client centered techniques. I tend to use CBT, DBT, Narrative and Solution Focused approaches to help people achieve their goals and tailor my techniques towards what my client needs because everyone is different.
My name is Michael Tiura and I am a licensed psychologist based in Oakland, CA. I work with clients via telehealth throughout California. I specialize in working with clients of all ages with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism, in addition to building healthy coping strategies. I provide brief, (3 to 6 months) skills-based therapy using techniques from cognitive behavior therapy, positive psychology, and dialectical behavior therapy. My communication style is warm, relaxed, and collaborative. I want clients to feel safe and comfortable while also having a say in what their goals and treatment will look like.
My name is Michael Tiura and I am a licensed psychologist based in Oakland, CA. I work with clients via telehealth throughout California. I specialize in working with clients of all ages with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism, in addition to building healthy coping strategies. I provide brief, (3 to 6 months) skills-based therapy using techniques from cognitive behavior therapy, positive psychology, and dialectical behavior therapy. My communication style is warm, relaxed, and collaborative. I want clients to feel safe and comfortable while also having a say in what their goals and treatment will look like.
My name is Sara Helseth, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with pre-teens, adolescents, and young adults, specializing in anxiety, depression, life transitions, and serious mental illness. I use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and a strengths-based approach to help my clients face the challenges of life with the confidence and tools these therapies provide.
My name is Sara Helseth, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with pre-teens, adolescents, and young adults, specializing in anxiety, depression, life transitions, and serious mental illness. I use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and a strengths-based approach to help my clients face the challenges of life with the confidence and tools these therapies provide.
Charmae Reese
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91766 (Online Only)
I have always had a love for people and helping them. I hope to impact others by helping guide them to achieve their goals so they can be the best versions of themselves. I utilizr Rogerian Therapy, DBT, ACT, and others. However, the modality I use depends on the client. I have experience and enjoy working with children, teens, adults, and the geriatric population. I have experience working in a psychiatric hospital and working with clients in a crisis. I have experience working with clients that have depression, anxiety, and personality disorders.
I have always had a love for people and helping them. I hope to impact others by helping guide them to achieve their goals so they can be the best versions of themselves. I utilizr Rogerian Therapy, DBT, ACT, and others. However, the modality I use depends on the client. I have experience and enjoy working with children, teens, adults, and the geriatric population. I have experience working in a psychiatric hospital and working with clients in a crisis. I have experience working with clients that have depression, anxiety, and personality disorders.
I include many treatment modalities and interventions, including EMDR, DBT, expressive arts, narrative therapy, a Jungian approach to dream work, and mindfulness-based practices.
Whether you are taking your first steps towards healing, seeking a new therapist, or needing solutions to improve difficult areas in your life, I am honored to support you on your healing and growth journey. As a therapist, I will be here to help you discover your own truths, needs, and a unique path toward a new way of being.
I include many treatment modalities and interventions, including EMDR, DBT, expressive arts, narrative therapy, a Jungian approach to dream work, and mindfulness-based practices.
Whether you are taking your first steps towards healing, seeking a new therapist, or needing solutions to improve difficult areas in your life, I am honored to support you on your healing and growth journey. As a therapist, I will be here to help you discover your own truths, needs, and a unique path toward a new way of being.
My name is Michael Carnevale, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in San Francisco, California who works with clients statewide via Telehealth. I have experience serving a diverse client population of all ages using primarily Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I operate from a person-in-environment lens that acknowledges the many factors and variables in our lives beyond the individual.
My name is Michael Carnevale, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in San Francisco, California who works with clients statewide via Telehealth. I have experience serving a diverse client population of all ages using primarily Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I operate from a person-in-environment lens that acknowledges the many factors and variables in our lives beyond the individual.
My Name is Ryan Rix, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I work statewide in California via telehealth. I work mostly with individual adults and specialize in anxiety, OCD, relationship issues (romantic partners, difficult parents), and existential struggles. I use a somewhat eclectic approach to therapy but rely heavily on a combination of Cognitive behavioral therapy and Dialectical Behavioral therapy to help clients reach their goals. I have found that I work best with adults on an individual basis who are experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, or just generally feeling feeling stuck or unsatisfied.
My Name is Ryan Rix, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I work statewide in California via telehealth. I work mostly with individual adults and specialize in anxiety, OCD, relationship issues (romantic partners, difficult parents), and existential struggles. I use a somewhat eclectic approach to therapy but rely heavily on a combination of Cognitive behavioral therapy and Dialectical Behavioral therapy to help clients reach their goals. I have found that I work best with adults on an individual basis who are experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, or just generally feeling feeling stuck or unsatisfied.
My name is Edgar Cervantes, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked with diverse populations including 6 months old to 92 years old struggling with anxiety, depression, and drugs addiction. I have a multidimensional approach to work with my clients. However, I am more inclined to provide services from client center and DBT approach.
My name is Edgar Cervantes, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked with diverse populations including 6 months old to 92 years old struggling with anxiety, depression, and drugs addiction. I have a multidimensional approach to work with my clients. However, I am more inclined to provide services from client center and DBT approach.
Hi. My name is Karen Miller and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working in the helping field for over 20 years and have worked with substance use, eating disorders, and serious mental illness. I am trained in DBT as well as Levels 1 and 2 of the Gottman Method for couples therapy. I believe in meeting you where you are (metaphorically speaking) and working as a team to identify your goals for therapy as well as a plan to reach your goals.
Hi. My name is Karen Miller and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working in the helping field for over 20 years and have worked with substance use, eating disorders, and serious mental illness. I am trained in DBT as well as Levels 1 and 2 of the Gottman Method for couples therapy. I believe in meeting you where you are (metaphorically speaking) and working as a team to identify your goals for therapy as well as a plan to reach your goals.
My name is Magdalen Kroeger, I am a licensed clinical social worker based out of Santa Clarita, California, working with clients via telehealth. I like to approach therapy by first establishing a strong rapport with my clients and I value treating my clients with kindness and empathy. I like to use a variety of interventions while working with clients, including dialectical behavioral therapy techniques and a strengths-based approach to help clients better manage anxiety, depression, and stress. I have worked with clients struggling with anxiety, substance use, depression, self-harm, mood swings, and traumatic experiences.
My name is Magdalen Kroeger, I am a licensed clinical social worker based out of Santa Clarita, California, working with clients via telehealth. I like to approach therapy by first establishing a strong rapport with my clients and I value treating my clients with kindness and empathy. I like to use a variety of interventions while working with clients, including dialectical behavioral therapy techniques and a strengths-based approach to help clients better manage anxiety, depression, and stress. I have worked with clients struggling with anxiety, substance use, depression, self-harm, mood swings, and traumatic experiences.
Hello, my name is Karen Briceno and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. My therapeutic approach is Trauma Informed, Client-Centered, Holistic, and Strength-based. My training includes but is not limited to the following evidence base practices: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Seeking Safety. My approach will include creating an environment where you can be open about your ideas and experiences without judgment. I will be genuine in my interactions with you.
Hello, my name is Karen Briceno and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. My therapeutic approach is Trauma Informed, Client-Centered, Holistic, and Strength-based. My training includes but is not limited to the following evidence base practices: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Seeking Safety. My approach will include creating an environment where you can be open about your ideas and experiences without judgment. I will be genuine in my interactions with you.
In clinical practice, I use integrative therapeutic approaches (cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, motivational, solution-focused, person-centered & existential frameworks) to help my clients achieve change and meaning in life.
I am experienced in working with individuals therapeutically in various mental health settings, including community mental health clinics, hospitals, and in private practice. My treatment approaches include utilizing a whole-person perspective, building effective coping strategies, and building perspectives that lead individuals toward finding personal meaning. Helping professionals overcome symptoms of burnout, and women’s mental health across the lifespan are of special interest to me. Each new life stage presents new challenges and opportunities for personal growth.
In clinical practice, I use integrative therapeutic approaches (cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, motivational, solution-focused, person-centered & existential frameworks) to help my clients achieve change and meaning in life.
I am experienced in working with individuals therapeutically in various mental health settings, including community mental health clinics, hospitals, and in private practice. My treatment approaches include utilizing a whole-person perspective, building effective coping strategies, and building perspectives that lead individuals toward finding personal meaning. Helping professionals overcome symptoms of burnout, and women’s mental health across the lifespan are of special interest to me. Each new life stage presents new challenges and opportunities for personal growth.
I provide therapy to teens, adults and couples. My specialties include Brainspotting, IFS (Internal Family Systems) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for treatment of trauma and complex PTSD. I am a certified EMDR therapist and an EMDRIA Consultant who provides consultation for therapists seeking certification. I am trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and DBT ( Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and I treat a variety of conditions, including complex trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, OCD, eating disorders, and addiction. I provide Christian Counsel/Guidance upon request.
I provide therapy to teens, adults and couples. My specialties include Brainspotting, IFS (Internal Family Systems) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for treatment of trauma and complex PTSD. I am a certified EMDR therapist and an EMDRIA Consultant who provides consultation for therapists seeking certification. I am trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and DBT ( Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and I treat a variety of conditions, including complex trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, OCD, eating disorders, and addiction. I provide Christian Counsel/Guidance upon request.
Hello there! My name is Maribel Ceja Zamora. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (87156) in the state of California, with over 10 years of experience. Most of my practice has been centered around treating young children, adolescents, and adults. The areas of practice I focus on include: anxiety, depression, trauma, disruptive behaviors, adjustment disorders, substance disorders, and grief and loss. My therapeutic approach is client-centered. I offer cognitive and behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma-focused CBT, and psychodynamic therapy.
Hello there! My name is Maribel Ceja Zamora. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (87156) in the state of California, with over 10 years of experience. Most of my practice has been centered around treating young children, adolescents, and adults. The areas of practice I focus on include: anxiety, depression, trauma, disruptive behaviors, adjustment disorders, substance disorders, and grief and loss. My therapeutic approach is client-centered. I offer cognitive and behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma-focused CBT, and psychodynamic therapy.
Hi! I'm Sylvia Martinez-Gonzalez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker doing telehealth here in California. I know that for many people seeking therapy is not an easy choice and am honored to be considered to be a part of this journey with you. I've use a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills to treat anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, and other stressors causing distress.
Hi! I'm Sylvia Martinez-Gonzalez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker doing telehealth here in California. I know that for many people seeking therapy is not an easy choice and am honored to be considered to be a part of this journey with you. I've use a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills to treat anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, and other stressors causing distress.
Sara T Avratin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91766 (Online Only)
I am also trained in and have experience doing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), hypnotherapy, and using neuroscience and brain-based approaches.
Life is already quite difficult without that added everyday stressors that we encounter along the way. It can make us feel alone, defeated, hopeless, scared, and worried about our futures and our loved ones. When someone feels this way, it's hard to reach out for support. Maybe it's because we don't want to feel like being a burden to others, or because we don't want people to know our personal struggles. In reality, our life struggles are much more commonly shared than we actually realize. Most of us just want to be content in life. You are not alone! I understand, and together we will get you where you want to be in life.
I am also trained in and have experience doing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), hypnotherapy, and using neuroscience and brain-based approaches.
Life is already quite difficult without that added everyday stressors that we encounter along the way. It can make us feel alone, defeated, hopeless, scared, and worried about our futures and our loved ones. When someone feels this way, it's hard to reach out for support. Maybe it's because we don't want to feel like being a burden to others, or because we don't want people to know our personal struggles. In reality, our life struggles are much more commonly shared than we actually realize. Most of us just want to be content in life. You are not alone! I understand, and together we will get you where you want to be in life.
Some of my common modalities include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Humanistic, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
Hello! My name is Asha Wilburn, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I believe in a collaborative client-centered approach to therapy to allow clients to have an active role in the therapeutic journey. I have experience treating adolescents, young adults, and early middle age adults in areas of anxiety, depression, life transitions, mood disorders, interpersonal and family conflict, work stress, body image, and trauma.
Some of my common modalities include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Humanistic, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
Hello! My name is Asha Wilburn, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I believe in a collaborative client-centered approach to therapy to allow clients to have an active role in the therapeutic journey. I have experience treating adolescents, young adults, and early middle age adults in areas of anxiety, depression, life transitions, mood disorders, interpersonal and family conflict, work stress, body image, and trauma.
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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.