Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Sacramento, CA
As a therapist, I specialize in a holistic approach that combines Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) with deep exploration of trauma, intergenerational trauma, and attachment issues.
I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) who enjoys working with couples, children, adolescents, individuals, and families. My therapeutic approach is grounded in a relational and systemic model. I strive to create a comfortable environment where clients can address their emotions and explore deeper topics. I emphasize the importance of self-regulation and containment, and I employ an interactive approach that helps clients process emotions, develop regulation skills, and delve into deeper emotional issues and attachment.
As a therapist, I specialize in a holistic approach that combines Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) with deep exploration of trauma, intergenerational trauma, and attachment issues.
I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) who enjoys working with couples, children, adolescents, individuals, and families. My therapeutic approach is grounded in a relational and systemic model. I strive to create a comfortable environment where clients can address their emotions and explore deeper topics. I emphasize the importance of self-regulation and containment, and I employ an interactive approach that helps clients process emotions, develop regulation skills, and delve into deeper emotional issues and attachment.
From a culturally-informed, relational framework, I provide such therapies as CBT, CBT-Insomnia, CPT for PTSD, EMDR, and DBT.
Are you an "overthinker" or overachiever wanting to work through harsh attitudes you hold about yourself? Are you hoping to resolve pain from the past? Perhaps you need relief from intense worry, anxiety, PTSD/complex trauma, overwhelming emotions, depression, insomnia, or nightmares. Or you might be seeking to grow as a person and needing to talk through the complexities of your most important relationships with someone trained to ask just the right questions. If these are the kinds of issues you’re grappling with now, therapy is a wonderful place to start, and one of the most meaningful investments you can make in yourself.
From a culturally-informed, relational framework, I provide such therapies as CBT, CBT-Insomnia, CPT for PTSD, EMDR, and DBT.
Are you an "overthinker" or overachiever wanting to work through harsh attitudes you hold about yourself? Are you hoping to resolve pain from the past? Perhaps you need relief from intense worry, anxiety, PTSD/complex trauma, overwhelming emotions, depression, insomnia, or nightmares. Or you might be seeking to grow as a person and needing to talk through the complexities of your most important relationships with someone trained to ask just the right questions. If these are the kinds of issues you’re grappling with now, therapy is a wonderful place to start, and one of the most meaningful investments you can make in yourself.
Micaela Marie Van Dine
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
For couples, I prefer the Gottman Method as well as DBT.
I am a forensic psychotherapist that works with families involved in custody disputes with a focus on the best interests for children. My focus with all clients is to find solutions to complex issues. My approach is direct and goal oriented. For psychotherapy, I treat individuals, families, and children. I also hold closed support groups for Recovery from Psychological Abuse (specifically narcissistic abuse). I work extensively with individuals going through divorce. I enjoy working with children and teens in treating depression/ anxiety, Trauma, Introversion/social anxiety, peer issues, and parental conflict/divorce.
For couples, I prefer the Gottman Method as well as DBT.
I am a forensic psychotherapist that works with families involved in custody disputes with a focus on the best interests for children. My focus with all clients is to find solutions to complex issues. My approach is direct and goal oriented. For psychotherapy, I treat individuals, families, and children. I also hold closed support groups for Recovery from Psychological Abuse (specifically narcissistic abuse). I work extensively with individuals going through divorce. I enjoy working with children and teens in treating depression/ anxiety, Trauma, Introversion/social anxiety, peer issues, and parental conflict/divorce.
Janani Venkateswaran
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825
I primarily use Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) along with elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) and Gottman in my work with clients.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with all that you have to do? Are you struggling to maintain your relationships? Does a balanced life seem like a far fetched dream? As someone who has had to balance multiple cultures, I know what it can feel like to straddle more than one. I want to help you find your balance between the "two worlds" of what is important to you and your family without taking away from who you are. I will work with you to tap into your inner voice, channel your strengths and become the most fulfilling version of yourself. I also provide Immigration evaluations for VAWA, Extreme Hardship, Asylum and U Visa.
I primarily use Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) along with elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) and Gottman in my work with clients.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with all that you have to do? Are you struggling to maintain your relationships? Does a balanced life seem like a far fetched dream? As someone who has had to balance multiple cultures, I know what it can feel like to straddle more than one. I want to help you find your balance between the "two worlds" of what is important to you and your family without taking away from who you are. I will work with you to tap into your inner voice, channel your strengths and become the most fulfilling version of yourself. I also provide Immigration evaluations for VAWA, Extreme Hardship, Asylum and U Visa.
I have been working in community mental health for 16 years and have focused my clinical experience on treating trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, and Borderline Personality Disorder utilizing DBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Harm Reduction. My goal as your therapist is to support you in developing an authentic relationship with yourself, integrating challenges, and achieving your identified goals for therapy.
I have been working in community mental health for 16 years and have focused my clinical experience on treating trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, and Borderline Personality Disorder utilizing DBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Harm Reduction. My goal as your therapist is to support you in developing an authentic relationship with yourself, integrating challenges, and achieving your identified goals for therapy.
Heather L. Damon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95831 (Online Only)
I also use elements of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and ACT.
Perhaps you are having difficulties in your primary relationships, perhaps there are stressors at work, perhaps you face a great choice and several obstacles are hindering your clarity and peace. I have been honored to witness individuals and couples overcome many barriers that initially seemed insurmountable. Based on the lived experience of those I work with I believe that a full, happy, and peaceful life is within reach for everyone who seeks it.
I also use elements of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and ACT.
Perhaps you are having difficulties in your primary relationships, perhaps there are stressors at work, perhaps you face a great choice and several obstacles are hindering your clarity and peace. I have been honored to witness individuals and couples overcome many barriers that initially seemed insurmountable. Based on the lived experience of those I work with I believe that a full, happy, and peaceful life is within reach for everyone who seeks it.
Sarah uses evidencebased interventions, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), to support her clients in making meaningful progress.
Sarah is particularly passionate about treating trauma, psychosis, and women's issues. With extensive experience addressing PTSD, she helps clients heal from past trauma and regain control over their lives. Her work with clients facing psychosis or schizophrenia is grounded in empathy, helping them manage symptoms and find stability. Sarah is also committed to supporting women through various life transitions, providing guidance during periods of emotional change, such as menopause or adjusting to new life stages.
Sarah uses evidencebased interventions, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), to support her clients in making meaningful progress.
Sarah is particularly passionate about treating trauma, psychosis, and women's issues. With extensive experience addressing PTSD, she helps clients heal from past trauma and regain control over their lives. Her work with clients facing psychosis or schizophrenia is grounded in empathy, helping them manage symptoms and find stability. Sarah is also committed to supporting women through various life transitions, providing guidance during periods of emotional change, such as menopause or adjusting to new life stages.
Life Practice Counseling Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95821
We are a non-profit counseling agency that offers our fees on a sliding scale ranging from $40 - $130 based on monthly income or your ability to pay. We are open days, evenings, and weekends 7 days a week from 9am - 9pm. We have a diverse staff that you can see on our website at LifePractice.org. We are also conducting Free Groups ( DBT Skills and a LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent).
We are a non-profit counseling agency that offers our fees on a sliding scale ranging from $40 - $130 based on monthly income or your ability to pay. We are open days, evenings, and weekends 7 days a week from 9am - 9pm. We have a diverse staff that you can see on our website at LifePractice.org. We are also conducting Free Groups ( DBT Skills and a LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent).
Alicia Gilliam
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825 (Online Only)
I'm strength based, client centered and trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy/Trauma Focused (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Mindfulness.
It takes a lot of courage to begin therapy. Thank you for visiting my profile as you begin or resume your healing journey. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and am passionate about helping others take courageous steps to process life’s losses, uncertainties and struggles. Depression, anxiety and trauma doesn’t have to define you, the quality of your relationships or future. I’m here to offer you a safe, inclusive and respectful place of support and encouragement in your path forward.
I'm strength based, client centered and trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy/Trauma Focused (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Mindfulness.
It takes a lot of courage to begin therapy. Thank you for visiting my profile as you begin or resume your healing journey. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and am passionate about helping others take courageous steps to process life’s losses, uncertainties and struggles. Depression, anxiety and trauma doesn’t have to define you, the quality of your relationships or future. I’m here to offer you a safe, inclusive and respectful place of support and encouragement in your path forward.
Approaches I use include: Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), CBT and DBT, and trauma-informed somatic.
I am passionate about helping clients reconnect with themselves and move forward after trauma or hurtful relationships with a sense of strength, self-confidence, and healthy coping skills. I work with individuals (ages 10+) who are healing from a harmful event or relationship, struggling with a sense of self and satisfaction, or want to gain insight into themselves and their relationships. Together we can work toward more self-awareness, satisfaction, and stronger communication skills while decreasing the negative effects of stress and conflict.
Approaches I use include: Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), CBT and DBT, and trauma-informed somatic.
I am passionate about helping clients reconnect with themselves and move forward after trauma or hurtful relationships with a sense of strength, self-confidence, and healthy coping skills. I work with individuals (ages 10+) who are healing from a harmful event or relationship, struggling with a sense of self and satisfaction, or want to gain insight into themselves and their relationships. Together we can work toward more self-awareness, satisfaction, and stronger communication skills while decreasing the negative effects of stress and conflict.
Through the use of evidence-based modalities such as ACT, DBT, CBT, and Family-Based treatment there is hope for recovery.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or trauma that has developed into disordered eating, self-esteem challenges, or overwhelming feelings of hopelessness? Have these issues impacted your relationships? Has the transition to parenthood led to feelings of sadness or anxiety? Are you in need of support for your mood and thoughts? As your therapist I offer a safe space to explore your mental health with a hope of improving your overall emotional well-being and expanding your support system.
Through the use of evidence-based modalities such as ACT, DBT, CBT, and Family-Based treatment there is hope for recovery.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or trauma that has developed into disordered eating, self-esteem challenges, or overwhelming feelings of hopelessness? Have these issues impacted your relationships? Has the transition to parenthood led to feelings of sadness or anxiety? Are you in need of support for your mood and thoughts? As your therapist I offer a safe space to explore your mental health with a hope of improving your overall emotional well-being and expanding your support system.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95826 (Online Only)
I use CBT, DBT, ACT, Mindfulness, and IFS.
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from California who has worked in the mental health field for 16 years. I received my BA in Psychology from UC Davis and my Master of Social Work from San Diego State University. I treat adults with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief & loss, life transitions & changes, and stress. I am also trained in providing psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and can provide therapy that focuses on processing and integrating those experience for long-lasting healing.
I use CBT, DBT, ACT, Mindfulness, and IFS.
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from California who has worked in the mental health field for 16 years. I received my BA in Psychology from UC Davis and my Master of Social Work from San Diego State University. I treat adults with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief & loss, life transitions & changes, and stress. I am also trained in providing psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and can provide therapy that focuses on processing and integrating those experience for long-lasting healing.
I have extensive experience utilizing CBT, DBT, Aggression Replacement Training (ART), TF-IPT, TF-CBT, Mindfulness & traditional play therapy modes.
Hi! Welcome to your journey in finding the right therapist for yourself or your loved one. You are likely here because you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts, behaviors or emotions that are overwhelming. You are not alone! It would be my honor to support you, your child and/or your family with insight and guidance that will yield stability & healing! I have experience working w/ clients who struggle with anger, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem, unhealthy attachment/relational issues, self-harm behavior and/or behavioral issues.
I have extensive experience utilizing CBT, DBT, Aggression Replacement Training (ART), TF-IPT, TF-CBT, Mindfulness & traditional play therapy modes.
Hi! Welcome to your journey in finding the right therapist for yourself or your loved one. You are likely here because you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts, behaviors or emotions that are overwhelming. You are not alone! It would be my honor to support you, your child and/or your family with insight and guidance that will yield stability & healing! I have experience working w/ clients who struggle with anger, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem, unhealthy attachment/relational issues, self-harm behavior and/or behavioral issues.
Jane Teixeira
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
I am trained in CBT, DBT, IFS, and EFT and certified in Brainspotting, which is similar to EMDR, and often used for trauma work and performance.
Hello and welcome! If you'd like to create more space for joy, connection, and calm in your life, I would love to work with you! I specialize in treating depression, trauma, anxiety, stress, self-esteem issues, body image issues, and perfectionism. I use a person-centered approach and mindfulness to help create a safe space for you to reflect on your relationship patterns and goals. I also like to infuse behavioral therapy techniques to help you hone in on concrete steps you can take to make active changes in your life. I hope to help you find more meaning, creativity, and joy in life.
I am trained in CBT, DBT, IFS, and EFT and certified in Brainspotting, which is similar to EMDR, and often used for trauma work and performance.
Hello and welcome! If you'd like to create more space for joy, connection, and calm in your life, I would love to work with you! I specialize in treating depression, trauma, anxiety, stress, self-esteem issues, body image issues, and perfectionism. I use a person-centered approach and mindfulness to help create a safe space for you to reflect on your relationship patterns and goals. I also like to infuse behavioral therapy techniques to help you hone in on concrete steps you can take to make active changes in your life. I hope to help you find more meaning, creativity, and joy in life.
I draw from interventions based in CBT, DBT, MBCT, strength-based and person-centered therapies.
Sometimes life doesn’t go the way we plan, and it's difficult to know how to navigate through the challenges we confront. Finding a therapist can be intimidating, and it takes courage to take the first step--so congratulations! Building rapport and trust are essential toward developing a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Therapy should never be a “one size fits all” approach, and I hope to help you feel validated and supported by acknowledging your own unique life journey. I work hard at creating an emotionally safe environment where you can feel free from biases and judgment.
I draw from interventions based in CBT, DBT, MBCT, strength-based and person-centered therapies.
Sometimes life doesn’t go the way we plan, and it's difficult to know how to navigate through the challenges we confront. Finding a therapist can be intimidating, and it takes courage to take the first step--so congratulations! Building rapport and trust are essential toward developing a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Therapy should never be a “one size fits all” approach, and I hope to help you feel validated and supported by acknowledging your own unique life journey. I work hard at creating an emotionally safe environment where you can feel free from biases and judgment.
Jennifer Greene
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95816 (Online Only)
I employ methods such as Brainspotting techniques, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Solution-Focused and Holistic approaches to foster connection and healing.
If you're navigating life challenges that affect your well-being and seeking effective coping strategies, longing to feel understood, supported, and guided toward a more positive perspective, I'm here to assist! My approach centers on you, prioritizing your needs to bring clarity and tranquility through clinical support tailored to your goals.
I employ methods such as Brainspotting techniques, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Solution-Focused and Holistic approaches to foster connection and healing.
If you're navigating life challenges that affect your well-being and seeking effective coping strategies, longing to feel understood, supported, and guided toward a more positive perspective, I'm here to assist! My approach centers on you, prioritizing your needs to bring clarity and tranquility through clinical support tailored to your goals.
Joel Farber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95833 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My work comes from a trauma-informed and strengths-base lens and utilizes a combination of CBT, DBT and humanistic approaches to therapy.
Hello! We all need to talk to someone, so whether it's me, another therapist, a trusted family member or a friend, I am thankful you want to talk and take care of yourself. I am an easy-going and genuinely curious therapist. My goal is to create a non-judgmental space for clients to explore their issues, gain awareness of any self-limiting patterns, learn helpful skills, and hopefully laugh a little. I believe that with support and guidance, the challenges and transitions we face can become opportunities for personal growth and a chance to re-frame our experiences in a positive way.
My work comes from a trauma-informed and strengths-base lens and utilizes a combination of CBT, DBT and humanistic approaches to therapy.
Hello! We all need to talk to someone, so whether it's me, another therapist, a trusted family member or a friend, I am thankful you want to talk and take care of yourself. I am an easy-going and genuinely curious therapist. My goal is to create a non-judgmental space for clients to explore their issues, gain awareness of any self-limiting patterns, learn helpful skills, and hopefully laugh a little. I believe that with support and guidance, the challenges and transitions we face can become opportunities for personal growth and a chance to re-frame our experiences in a positive way.
Cindy Phun (Morrison And Associates Counseling Center)
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95828
My main areas of expertise practice include DBT, CBT, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, grief counseling, substance abuse, trauma informed after care, mood disorders, and developmental disabilities.
Supervised by Markise Morrison LMFT 98455. I am open to seeing any clients that feel that they can benefit from engaging in weekly therapy sessions with me via telehealth. I would encourage that all of the patients that I see to be able to find time in their schedule to commit to 1 session weekly during the start of their treatment plan.
My main areas of expertise practice include DBT, CBT, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, grief counseling, substance abuse, trauma informed after care, mood disorders, and developmental disabilities.
Supervised by Markise Morrison LMFT 98455. I am open to seeing any clients that feel that they can benefit from engaging in weekly therapy sessions with me via telehealth. I would encourage that all of the patients that I see to be able to find time in their schedule to commit to 1 session weekly during the start of their treatment plan.
I primarily provide psycho-education in CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP to build a strong therapeutic foundation to create radical positive changes.
As individuals age, many thoughts and behaviors become default, racing on autopilot down the wrong track. When situations or circumstances occur that significantly impact daily functioning, it can make one feel they are no longer in control. Psychotherapy allots individuals an opportunity to identify triggers, faulty cognitions, and process difficult (current or past) experiences, in order to regulate their emotions successfully. By learning and choosing healthy coping skills, one can implement mindfulness to achieve effective management over their cognitions, emotions, and behaviors- empowering them to take back their life.
I primarily provide psycho-education in CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP to build a strong therapeutic foundation to create radical positive changes.
As individuals age, many thoughts and behaviors become default, racing on autopilot down the wrong track. When situations or circumstances occur that significantly impact daily functioning, it can make one feel they are no longer in control. Psychotherapy allots individuals an opportunity to identify triggers, faulty cognitions, and process difficult (current or past) experiences, in order to regulate their emotions successfully. By learning and choosing healthy coping skills, one can implement mindfulness to achieve effective management over their cognitions, emotions, and behaviors- empowering them to take back their life.
Pang Martin
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825
Waitlist for new clients
I also use CBT, DBT, narrative, and other modalities in therapy.
Therapy is a place where you can show up as you are, where you won’t be judged or shamed. It’s a place where you can work on yourself, focus on you and be met with positive regard and acceptance. No matter whether you are seeking therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, Bipolar Personality Disorder, etc., whether it's for emotional health reasons, or if you just need someone who is objective/neutral to be there while you are going through a tough time in your life, just know that you are welcomed here and this is a safe space for you.
I also use CBT, DBT, narrative, and other modalities in therapy.
Therapy is a place where you can show up as you are, where you won’t be judged or shamed. It’s a place where you can work on yourself, focus on you and be met with positive regard and acceptance. No matter whether you are seeking therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, Bipolar Personality Disorder, etc., whether it's for emotional health reasons, or if you just need someone who is objective/neutral to be there while you are going through a tough time in your life, just know that you are welcomed here and this is a safe space for you.
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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.