Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Northwest, Denver, CO
Ubuntu Wellness LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211
I offer a range of modalities including EMDR, CBT, CPT, DBT, EDI, Somatic Experiencing, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.
Welcome to Ubuntu Wellness. I am so happy you are here! This is a space to heal, celebrate who you are, and discover where you would like to go. However, we live in a world that sometimes doesn’t "see you" – something that can wear on the mind and the spirit. Ubuntu Wellness is a space for people to come together within an environment where your comfort is paramount as we work together to explore personal and collective issues and what it means to move beyond trauma and anxiety “stuck points” in order to live fully.
I offer a range of modalities including EMDR, CBT, CPT, DBT, EDI, Somatic Experiencing, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.
Welcome to Ubuntu Wellness. I am so happy you are here! This is a space to heal, celebrate who you are, and discover where you would like to go. However, we live in a world that sometimes doesn’t "see you" – something that can wear on the mind and the spirit. Ubuntu Wellness is a space for people to come together within an environment where your comfort is paramount as we work together to explore personal and collective issues and what it means to move beyond trauma and anxiety “stuck points” in order to live fully.
Elissa Berlinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211
I received my Master of Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work. I completed a two year post-graduate training program in psychodynamic psychotherapy and in the treatment of eating disorders and substance abuse at Wardenbrug Health Center at CU-Boulder. I have additional specialized training in the treatment of chronic neurological illnesses-MS in particular-through my work with the Rocky Mountain MS Center. I coordinated the eating disorder program at CU-Boulder and I have undergone additional trainings in DBT, ACT, CBT and psychodynamic therapy.
I received my Master of Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work. I completed a two year post-graduate training program in psychodynamic psychotherapy and in the treatment of eating disorders and substance abuse at Wardenbrug Health Center at CU-Boulder. I have additional specialized training in the treatment of chronic neurological illnesses-MS in particular-through my work with the Rocky Mountain MS Center. I coordinated the eating disorder program at CU-Boulder and I have undergone additional trainings in DBT, ACT, CBT and psychodynamic therapy.
Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), art therapy, somatic therapy, and narrative therapy are integrated.
You are free to be YOU. We will find comfort in the shared human experience and create space for the possibilities of growth far beyond the walls you previously built to protect yourself but which are no longer serving you. I strive to create a space of non-judgement, radical acceptance, and unconditional positive regard to meet you wherever you are and facilitate your personal journey. Together, we can rewrite the stories you may have been living in pre-defined by shame, trauma, culture, stigma, and external expectations. We will navigate your internal emotional system in a way that feels safe and is based on self-acceptance.
Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), art therapy, somatic therapy, and narrative therapy are integrated.
You are free to be YOU. We will find comfort in the shared human experience and create space for the possibilities of growth far beyond the walls you previously built to protect yourself but which are no longer serving you. I strive to create a space of non-judgement, radical acceptance, and unconditional positive regard to meet you wherever you are and facilitate your personal journey. Together, we can rewrite the stories you may have been living in pre-defined by shame, trauma, culture, stigma, and external expectations. We will navigate your internal emotional system in a way that feels safe and is based on self-acceptance.
Sarah Goldstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211 (Online Only)
Sarah views therapy from a strengths based perspective, drawing upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
Book online at www.freeyourselfdenver.com. As a clinician, Sarah takes great effort to create a warm, nonjudgmental space to help clients feel seen and understood. She has experience working with youth, teens, and adults and brings compassion, genuineness, honest reflection, and humor to clients in session. Sarah is a client-focused clinician who strives to help her clients restore their sense of self, increase their self-esteem, build meaningful relationships with boundaries, and obtain the goals they set for themselves.
Sarah views therapy from a strengths based perspective, drawing upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
Book online at www.freeyourselfdenver.com. As a clinician, Sarah takes great effort to create a warm, nonjudgmental space to help clients feel seen and understood. She has experience working with youth, teens, and adults and brings compassion, genuineness, honest reflection, and humor to clients in session. Sarah is a client-focused clinician who strives to help her clients restore their sense of self, increase their self-esteem, build meaningful relationships with boundaries, and obtain the goals they set for themselves.
Anne Bliss Niess
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211
I can help you navigate the uncharted territory utilizing CBT, DBT, ACT, IFT, exposure therapy, and nature therapy.
I believe that your story, your pain, your difficulties and your joys all contribute to your unique self. We live in a world that would otherwise wish us to be more or less the same in order for the world to remain comfortable. What I believe my mission is, is to help you be more comfortable with YOU, your feelings, and with your story so that you may feel ALIVE. And that when you come alive, the world benefits from that gift. My work primarily focuses on the needs specific to women (though not limited), transitional phases of life, relationship issues, young adults and teenagers. We will laugh as much as we may cry. That is living.
I can help you navigate the uncharted territory utilizing CBT, DBT, ACT, IFT, exposure therapy, and nature therapy.
I believe that your story, your pain, your difficulties and your joys all contribute to your unique self. We live in a world that would otherwise wish us to be more or less the same in order for the world to remain comfortable. What I believe my mission is, is to help you be more comfortable with YOU, your feelings, and with your story so that you may feel ALIVE. And that when you come alive, the world benefits from that gift. My work primarily focuses on the needs specific to women (though not limited), transitional phases of life, relationship issues, young adults and teenagers. We will laugh as much as we may cry. That is living.
Carly Boeselt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northwest, Denver, CO 80212
I utilize EMDR, ACT, & DBT.
Life often throws us things that we don't expect, or never think we will have to deal with. Sometimes, it's more of a life transition that leaves us feeling alone or not knowing where to turn next. I have a passion for joining side by side with my clients, guiding them in their journey to heal from their traumas and have improved, more fulfilling relationships. I especially enjoy working with women, 20s & 30s, and couples as I have a multitude of experience with the challenges these groups face. I like to create a warm, personable environment so I can help you find the happiness and peace you deserve.
I utilize EMDR, ACT, & DBT.
Life often throws us things that we don't expect, or never think we will have to deal with. Sometimes, it's more of a life transition that leaves us feeling alone or not knowing where to turn next. I have a passion for joining side by side with my clients, guiding them in their journey to heal from their traumas and have improved, more fulfilling relationships. I especially enjoy working with women, 20s & 30s, and couples as I have a multitude of experience with the challenges these groups face. I like to create a warm, personable environment so I can help you find the happiness and peace you deserve.
Aaron Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211 (Online Only)
In close consultation with you, we might use techniques borrowed from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based approaches, among others, to ensure that our treatment plan is flexible enough to meet your unique goals.
Helping people find or discover meaning in their life pursuits imbues my own life with a profound sense of purpose. I am driven by a commitment to provide culturally-centered, military- and LGBT-affirming, trauma-informed counseling. While my primary focus is the treatment of trauma, I also have specialized training in working with anxiety-disorders. Additionally, I have experience working with clients struggling with cancer and chronic illness, LGBT-affirming care, chemical/process addictions, existential dread, transitional stress, and career-related issues, among other concerns.
In close consultation with you, we might use techniques borrowed from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based approaches, among others, to ensure that our treatment plan is flexible enough to meet your unique goals.
Helping people find or discover meaning in their life pursuits imbues my own life with a profound sense of purpose. I am driven by a commitment to provide culturally-centered, military- and LGBT-affirming, trauma-informed counseling. While my primary focus is the treatment of trauma, I also have specialized training in working with anxiety-disorders. Additionally, I have experience working with clients struggling with cancer and chronic illness, LGBT-affirming care, chemical/process addictions, existential dread, transitional stress, and career-related issues, among other concerns.
Sharon Pendlebury
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Sharon! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is committed to supporting my clients to successfully work through complex changes they have identified in their life. My underlying therapeutic approach is a humanistic one. I will partner with you with empathy, respect and unconditional positive regard throughout our time working together and we will collaborate to develop a clinical plan that is consistent with your goals and priorities. The most common therapeutic modalities I use in my work are CBT, DBT, Strengths Based and Solution Based.
Hello, I'm Sharon! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is committed to supporting my clients to successfully work through complex changes they have identified in their life. My underlying therapeutic approach is a humanistic one. I will partner with you with empathy, respect and unconditional positive regard throughout our time working together and we will collaborate to develop a clinical plan that is consistent with your goals and priorities. The most common therapeutic modalities I use in my work are CBT, DBT, Strengths Based and Solution Based.
My trauma-informed approach integrates yoga-based mindfulness and somatic healing with a range of modalities, including CBT, psychodynamic therapy, DBT, and more.
Life can indeed feel like a relentless roller coaster with its ups and downs, stressors, and uncertainties. I work with adults of all ages to navigate this journey, specializing in young adults and college students. I frequently help clients manage anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, workplace or school stress, burnout, ADHD, trauma, and substance use. Whether it's making significant life decisions, managing relationships, or taking care of yourself, I provide a supportive space to help you build resilience and align with your personal growth.
My trauma-informed approach integrates yoga-based mindfulness and somatic healing with a range of modalities, including CBT, psychodynamic therapy, DBT, and more.
Life can indeed feel like a relentless roller coaster with its ups and downs, stressors, and uncertainties. I work with adults of all ages to navigate this journey, specializing in young adults and college students. I frequently help clients manage anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, workplace or school stress, burnout, ADHD, trauma, and substance use. Whether it's making significant life decisions, managing relationships, or taking care of yourself, I provide a supportive space to help you build resilience and align with your personal growth.
Blake Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211
My approach is rooted in existentialism (appreciating the here and now) and I am trained in a variety of other therapeutic models including EMDR and DBT.
I am a firm believer that YOU truly are the expert on YOU. My approach to therapy is simple; provide an environment that is safe for YOU to begin exploring problems in your life that you feel influence your ability to find genuine happiness on a day-to-day basis. Our journey focuses on not assuming that the answers are going to be readily available, but appreciating the questions that surface during every session so that in time you can live your way into finding your genuine self. It is through this process that I believe authentic happiness is found!
My approach is rooted in existentialism (appreciating the here and now) and I am trained in a variety of other therapeutic models including EMDR and DBT.
I am a firm believer that YOU truly are the expert on YOU. My approach to therapy is simple; provide an environment that is safe for YOU to begin exploring problems in your life that you feel influence your ability to find genuine happiness on a day-to-day basis. Our journey focuses on not assuming that the answers are going to be readily available, but appreciating the questions that surface during every session so that in time you can live your way into finding your genuine self. It is through this process that I believe authentic happiness is found!
Ashley Williamson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211
While I utilize a variety of counseling techniques depending upon the current situation, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, these are not what my clients are seeking.
My mission, as a professional counselor is simple: Create a safe and respectful space where my clients can honestly explore, and learn from their personal stories. It is a true honor and privilege to facilitate these personal moments of discovery, that are often raw, difficult and challenging.
While I utilize a variety of counseling techniques depending upon the current situation, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, these are not what my clients are seeking.
My mission, as a professional counselor is simple: Create a safe and respectful space where my clients can honestly explore, and learn from their personal stories. It is a true honor and privilege to facilitate these personal moments of discovery, that are often raw, difficult and challenging.
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Green Couch Counseling, Inc
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211
We have DBT skills groups and trauma focused skills groups open to adults aged 18+.
Green Couch Counseling is a group behavioral health practice. We are experienced and passionate clinicians that have a wide range of specialties. We all use evidenced based practices to help clients accomplish their goals and find what they are looking for in their journey. Check out our website to see individual provider specialties!
We have DBT skills groups and trauma focused skills groups open to adults aged 18+.
Green Couch Counseling is a group behavioral health practice. We are experienced and passionate clinicians that have a wide range of specialties. We all use evidenced based practices to help clients accomplish their goals and find what they are looking for in their journey. Check out our website to see individual provider specialties!
Mary Clare Crocker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MBET
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northwest, Denver, CO 80212 (Online Only)
I utilize techniques from Acceptance and commitment therapy, Mindfulness based Ecotherapy, DBT skill, Solution Focused Therapy, and Somatic Therapy.
Do you ever find yourself struggling to find your purpose, navigate life transitions or have difficulty managing your mental health? As a counselor I am here to support you on your journey and teach you new strategies that will provide you the skills to discover psychological flexibility and overcome barriers that are keeping you from taking steps towards your rich and meaningful life.
I utilize techniques from Acceptance and commitment therapy, Mindfulness based Ecotherapy, DBT skill, Solution Focused Therapy, and Somatic Therapy.
Do you ever find yourself struggling to find your purpose, navigate life transitions or have difficulty managing your mental health? As a counselor I am here to support you on your journey and teach you new strategies that will provide you the skills to discover psychological flexibility and overcome barriers that are keeping you from taking steps towards your rich and meaningful life.
I have specialized training in DBT, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), executive functioning coaching for ADHD, and mindfulness based approaches.
One of the bravest things you can do is invest in yourself and begin therapy. If you're feeling stuck, anxious, dealing with grief/loss, struggling in relationships or have found therapy unsuccessful in the past, contact me. I've seen my clients transform, even when things seem hopeless to them. We will work together to understand your obstacles and to help you acquire the skills needed to overcome them. My approach is interactive and includes feedback, reflection, challenge, and humor. I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) and other evidenced based treatments. I also offer coaching.
I have specialized training in DBT, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), executive functioning coaching for ADHD, and mindfulness based approaches.
One of the bravest things you can do is invest in yourself and begin therapy. If you're feeling stuck, anxious, dealing with grief/loss, struggling in relationships or have found therapy unsuccessful in the past, contact me. I've seen my clients transform, even when things seem hopeless to them. We will work together to understand your obstacles and to help you acquire the skills needed to overcome them. My approach is interactive and includes feedback, reflection, challenge, and humor. I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) and other evidenced based treatments. I also offer coaching.
Brynn Mays
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211
Hey, I'm Brynn! I'm originally from Louisville, Kentucky and have lived in Colorado for the last 3 years. I wanted to become a therapist because I have sat in the client chair and know how impactful a positive therapeutic experience can be. I use a variety of treatment modalities including EMDR, DBT, CBT, MI, and ACT. I take a collaborative approach to therapy and will ask for feedback from my clients to indicate what is working or not working for them in order to reach their goals.
Hey, I'm Brynn! I'm originally from Louisville, Kentucky and have lived in Colorado for the last 3 years. I wanted to become a therapist because I have sat in the client chair and know how impactful a positive therapeutic experience can be. I use a variety of treatment modalities including EMDR, DBT, CBT, MI, and ACT. I take a collaborative approach to therapy and will ask for feedback from my clients to indicate what is working or not working for them in order to reach their goals.
Tim Shreve
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Tim Shreve and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I enjoy helping people work to overcome negative thoughts that often lead to cycles of anxiety, depression, and feeling "stuck." I provide practical and applicable tools to help reduce negative thoughts and regain control back over your life. I often use a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and Solution-Focused therapy. I believe in working to relieve what is blocking you now while also looking for root causes to hopefully prevent things from coming back in the future.
Hi, I'm Tim Shreve and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I enjoy helping people work to overcome negative thoughts that often lead to cycles of anxiety, depression, and feeling "stuck." I provide practical and applicable tools to help reduce negative thoughts and regain control back over your life. I often use a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and Solution-Focused therapy. I believe in working to relieve what is blocking you now while also looking for root causes to hopefully prevent things from coming back in the future.
Jessica Rowan at Embrace Today Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211 (Online Only)
I work from a compassion focused lens using techniques from DBT, IFS and EMDR to promote reattachment to self and healing of trauma wounds.
If you are a person in Colorado or Oregon and have a desire to heal from past trauma or attachment wounds, I would love to be a part of your journey. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Colorado and Oregon and provide fully remote teletherapy services to clients in both states. My goal with Embrace Today Counseling is to create a safe space where trauma and attachment wounds can be interacted with and healed in a way that allows the client to feel completely aligned, stable, and confident. Clinically I practice from a trauma informed, whole person perspective and believe that the client is the expert on themselves.
I work from a compassion focused lens using techniques from DBT, IFS and EMDR to promote reattachment to self and healing of trauma wounds.
If you are a person in Colorado or Oregon and have a desire to heal from past trauma or attachment wounds, I would love to be a part of your journey. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Colorado and Oregon and provide fully remote teletherapy services to clients in both states. My goal with Embrace Today Counseling is to create a safe space where trauma and attachment wounds can be interacted with and healed in a way that allows the client to feel completely aligned, stable, and confident. Clinically I practice from a trauma informed, whole person perspective and believe that the client is the expert on themselves.
Amanda Joy Gordon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211
To give each client what they personally need, I draw from additional modalities: parts work/inner child healing (IFS, Focusing), DBT, mindfulness, Dance/Movement Therapy, addiction counseling, energy psychology and others.
Is worry, sadness, low energy, or feeling bad about yourself getting in the way of having the life you want? Do distressing experiences from your past affect your current relationships, job, or happiness? Have you been in therapy before but didn't end up feeling better? You don't need to suffer alone with these problems. I can help.
To give each client what they personally need, I draw from additional modalities: parts work/inner child healing (IFS, Focusing), DBT, mindfulness, Dance/Movement Therapy, addiction counseling, energy psychology and others.
Is worry, sadness, low energy, or feeling bad about yourself getting in the way of having the life you want? Do distressing experiences from your past affect your current relationships, job, or happiness? Have you been in therapy before but didn't end up feeling better? You don't need to suffer alone with these problems. I can help.
Kellie Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Therapist that has been working with children and young adults with ages 5-25 years. I have been enjoying my line of work for almost 20 years. I work in a school during the school year and have lots of experience to help children and parents in school as well. I use many different therapeutic approaches. I will use CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT ( Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Person-centered therapy and some behavioral therapy.
I am a Licensed Therapist that has been working with children and young adults with ages 5-25 years. I have been enjoying my line of work for almost 20 years. I work in a school during the school year and have lots of experience to help children and parents in school as well. I use many different therapeutic approaches. I will use CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT ( Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Person-centered therapy and some behavioral therapy.
Keely Mortenson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northwest, Denver, CO 80211
My integrative approach includes CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness-based, and solution-focused therapies.
I have over 20 yrs of providing therapy to individuals. I use a collaborative approach, working with your strengths and needs to achieve healing and growth. I strive to provide a comfortable and non-judgmental space and believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is key to a successful experience in therapy. I enjoy working with a holistic and mindfulness perspective, joining mind and body to improve quality of life and increase happiness. I believe the most effective therapy is that which balances acceptance and change skills. My goal is for you to not only feel listened to, but feel that you have tools needed to make change.
My integrative approach includes CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness-based, and solution-focused therapies.
I have over 20 yrs of providing therapy to individuals. I use a collaborative approach, working with your strengths and needs to achieve healing and growth. I strive to provide a comfortable and non-judgmental space and believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is key to a successful experience in therapy. I enjoy working with a holistic and mindfulness perspective, joining mind and body to improve quality of life and increase happiness. I believe the most effective therapy is that which balances acceptance and change skills. My goal is for you to not only feel listened to, but feel that you have tools needed to make change.
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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.