Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Seattle, WA
LaSaundra McCurty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98107 (Online Only)
My focus is using evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness.
Hello and Welcome! I'm LaSaundra McCurty, I provide individual therapy for all your needs. My approach is rooted in compassion and tailored to your unique needs. I have supported countless clients in overcoming life's hurdles and rediscovering their inner strength. My role as a therapist stems from personal and professional motivations. Life can be challenging, but you don't have to navigate it alone. My job is to empower and provide a safe space for healing.
My focus is using evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness.
Hello and Welcome! I'm LaSaundra McCurty, I provide individual therapy for all your needs. My approach is rooted in compassion and tailored to your unique needs. I have supported countless clients in overcoming life's hurdles and rediscovering their inner strength. My role as a therapist stems from personal and professional motivations. Life can be challenging, but you don't have to navigate it alone. My job is to empower and provide a safe space for healing.
Julie McGowan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98112 (Online Only)
My style of therapy is born out of a mix of Brief Strategic Family Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, so it is very active and directive.
I specialize in supporting families and couples who are struggling to communicate effectively. This may look like every conversation turning into a fight, no longer being able to understand or relate to the other person's point of view, behavior challenges with children, or feeling completely exhausted by being stuck in a pattern together. I help guide families and couples back to mutual understanding, in working through and resolving conflicts, and in addressing how behaviors affect one another.
My style of therapy is born out of a mix of Brief Strategic Family Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, so it is very active and directive.
I specialize in supporting families and couples who are struggling to communicate effectively. This may look like every conversation turning into a fight, no longer being able to understand or relate to the other person's point of view, behavior challenges with children, or feeling completely exhausted by being stuck in a pattern together. I help guide families and couples back to mutual understanding, in working through and resolving conflicts, and in addressing how behaviors affect one another.
My approach combines evidence-based techniques like Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to provide a supportive, structured environment for healing and self-discovery.
Teletherapy ONLY As a bilingual and bicultural therapist, I am passionate about supporting people as they navigate life’s challenges and transitions. With a deep understanding of diverse backgrounds and experiences, I specialize in helping clients work through relationship issues, trauma histories, and personal growth.
My approach combines evidence-based techniques like Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to provide a supportive, structured environment for healing and self-discovery.
Teletherapy ONLY As a bilingual and bicultural therapist, I am passionate about supporting people as they navigate life’s challenges and transitions. With a deep understanding of diverse backgrounds and experiences, I specialize in helping clients work through relationship issues, trauma histories, and personal growth.
Nicole Swedberg
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, EdD, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98105
My tools and training include Internal Family Systems Therapy, EMDR, Gottman Method, the Developmental Model from the Couple’s Institute, DBT, CAMS-Care Suicide Prevention, and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions.
I work with courageous humans who are interested in exploring ways of healing from and growing through difficult life experiences. When a tree is injured, it doesn’t just ignore the trauma, but it balances short-term healing with a longer journey of change and adaptation. Whether you are searching for a clearer sense of your own identity, processing a loss, or trying to make your relationship work, my approach is to help you feel more stable and secure, then walk alongside you as you find your sky and grow towards it.
My tools and training include Internal Family Systems Therapy, EMDR, Gottman Method, the Developmental Model from the Couple’s Institute, DBT, CAMS-Care Suicide Prevention, and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions.
I work with courageous humans who are interested in exploring ways of healing from and growing through difficult life experiences. When a tree is injured, it doesn’t just ignore the trauma, but it balances short-term healing with a longer journey of change and adaptation. Whether you are searching for a clearer sense of your own identity, processing a loss, or trying to make your relationship work, my approach is to help you feel more stable and secure, then walk alongside you as you find your sky and grow towards it.
Lea Marie Weber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103 (Online Only)
I am trained in Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, CBT, DBT, RO- DBT and utilize these modalities as tools to help clients take active steps towards reaching their goals living a meaningful life according to their values.
YOU are worth it! I'm excited to see you make the move towards well being and I hope to be part of your journey. I believe everyone deserves to love themselves, believe in themselves and feel confident in their abilities. Whether it's a life transition, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief & loss, or something else, my goal is to walk alongside you on this journey, incorporating compassion and gentleness into our sessions together. I believe in the unique strengths of all individuals & families and prioritize tailoring treatment specific to the needs of all clients.
I am trained in Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, CBT, DBT, RO- DBT and utilize these modalities as tools to help clients take active steps towards reaching their goals living a meaningful life according to their values.
YOU are worth it! I'm excited to see you make the move towards well being and I hope to be part of your journey. I believe everyone deserves to love themselves, believe in themselves and feel confident in their abilities. Whether it's a life transition, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief & loss, or something else, my goal is to walk alongside you on this journey, incorporating compassion and gentleness into our sessions together. I believe in the unique strengths of all individuals & families and prioritize tailoring treatment specific to the needs of all clients.
I have extensive training in evidence-based approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience providing individual and group therapy services. My therapy style is one that balances acceptance and change. This means accepting and understanding you exactly as you are and collaboratively identifying areas you want to change. We will work together to identify your treatment goals and assess what’s currently getting in the way of reaching those goals.
I have extensive training in evidence-based approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience providing individual and group therapy services. My therapy style is one that balances acceptance and change. This means accepting and understanding you exactly as you are and collaboratively identifying areas you want to change. We will work together to identify your treatment goals and assess what’s currently getting in the way of reaching those goals.
My approach to counseling is primarily cognitive-behavioral in addition to using aspects of dialectical behavioral and existential therapy.
I strive to help clients understand what is beneath the motivation of using harmful behaviors and attempt to help focus on self-compassion with an understanding that health and wellness is achievable. I like to view myself as a teacher of healthy coping skills where clients are able to over time, enact these skills in their own lives to have the confidence to make changes for themselves. Techniques used to help facilitate our sessions may include family therapy, exposure therapy, journaling and use of psycho-educational resources (homework, books, videos, etc).
My approach to counseling is primarily cognitive-behavioral in addition to using aspects of dialectical behavioral and existential therapy.
I strive to help clients understand what is beneath the motivation of using harmful behaviors and attempt to help focus on self-compassion with an understanding that health and wellness is achievable. I like to view myself as a teacher of healthy coping skills where clients are able to over time, enact these skills in their own lives to have the confidence to make changes for themselves. Techniques used to help facilitate our sessions may include family therapy, exposure therapy, journaling and use of psycho-educational resources (homework, books, videos, etc).
I use an integrated approach that includes CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness approaches.
I am a clinical psychologist with expertise in the assessment and treatment of depression, anxiety, ADHD, underachievement, learning difficulties, motivation problems, and personality disorders. I especially enjoy working with families, adolescents and young adults. My background includes work within pediatric, community-based and private practice settings with individuals from diverse sociocultural backgrounds.
I use an integrated approach that includes CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness approaches.
I am a clinical psychologist with expertise in the assessment and treatment of depression, anxiety, ADHD, underachievement, learning difficulties, motivation problems, and personality disorders. I especially enjoy working with families, adolescents and young adults. My background includes work within pediatric, community-based and private practice settings with individuals from diverse sociocultural backgrounds.
Tara Goldenhour
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98188 (Online Only)
Utilizing a holistic and integrative mindset, I draw from various therapeutic approaches including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and Mindfulness practices.
Adolescence and young adulthood can be exciting yet stressful. I offer compassionate guidance through anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, emotion regulation, and relationship challenges. While I focus on youth and young adults, I support people at all life stages. Are you a parent, new or experienced, seeking support? The inner work we do can profoundly impact our children. I provide a safe space for parents to talk through the balance and difficulties of parenthood, coaching around behaviors you might be seeing at home, and help you develop regulation strategies and skills that can be modeled to children.
Utilizing a holistic and integrative mindset, I draw from various therapeutic approaches including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and Mindfulness practices.
Adolescence and young adulthood can be exciting yet stressful. I offer compassionate guidance through anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, emotion regulation, and relationship challenges. While I focus on youth and young adults, I support people at all life stages. Are you a parent, new or experienced, seeking support? The inner work we do can profoundly impact our children. I provide a safe space for parents to talk through the balance and difficulties of parenthood, coaching around behaviors you might be seeing at home, and help you develop regulation strategies and skills that can be modeled to children.
Therapeutic approaches include Person-Centered, Narrative, Dialectical, Humanistic, Existential, CBT, Strength-Based +.
Congratulations, you have just found my profile on Psychology Today! I truly appreciate your choice in arriving at my profile. I am a duel credentialed clinician. Originally from Chicago, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Substance Use Disorder Professional in the State of Washington. I completed my undergraduate psychology degree at the University Of San Francisco. Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Seattle University. I have been in the behavioral health field since 2007. I provide direct clinical service; intake evaluations; diagnosis; individual, group, and family psychotherapy,Psychoeducation
Therapeutic approaches include Person-Centered, Narrative, Dialectical, Humanistic, Existential, CBT, Strength-Based +.
Congratulations, you have just found my profile on Psychology Today! I truly appreciate your choice in arriving at my profile. I am a duel credentialed clinician. Originally from Chicago, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Substance Use Disorder Professional in the State of Washington. I completed my undergraduate psychology degree at the University Of San Francisco. Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Seattle University. I have been in the behavioral health field since 2007. I provide direct clinical service; intake evaluations; diagnosis; individual, group, and family psychotherapy,Psychoeducation
Lauren Serl
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98115 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with emerging adults experiencing anxiety, depression, panic, and suicidal ideations. My goal is to help my clients reach their goals through person-centered therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, psycho-education, and other therapeutic techniques.
I specialize in working with emerging adults experiencing anxiety, depression, panic, and suicidal ideations. My goal is to help my clients reach their goals through person-centered therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, psycho-education, and other therapeutic techniques.
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I draw from many treatment modalities, including: CBT, DBT, Mindfulness strategies, psychodynamic approaches, relational therapy, and more.
My practice focuses on working with clients who are experiencing emotional distress, adjustment challenges, or communication difficulties. My clients may be struggling with relationship issues, a major life transition, such as divorce or other family changes, or the death of a loved one. Other clients may face the ongoing challenges of living with depression, anxiety, addiction, and/or trauma. My emphasis is on assisting all of my clients to find hope, direction, and a better path forward, using their own inherent strengths. You deserve to feel supported and empowered. Please note: I am licensed in both WA and CA.
I draw from many treatment modalities, including: CBT, DBT, Mindfulness strategies, psychodynamic approaches, relational therapy, and more.
My practice focuses on working with clients who are experiencing emotional distress, adjustment challenges, or communication difficulties. My clients may be struggling with relationship issues, a major life transition, such as divorce or other family changes, or the death of a loved one. Other clients may face the ongoing challenges of living with depression, anxiety, addiction, and/or trauma. My emphasis is on assisting all of my clients to find hope, direction, and a better path forward, using their own inherent strengths. You deserve to feel supported and empowered. Please note: I am licensed in both WA and CA.
Additional evidenced-based therapy modalities I use with clients include Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
I approach people with an open, genuine, and transparent posture, which hopefully helps others feel welcome to be themselves. My clients have described me as warm, gentle, inviting, and relatable. I work with adults, adolescents, and their families—individually and as parts of a whole. I welcome individuals and families of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities. As someone who aligns with narrative therapy, I understand that everyone’s unique experiences may have influenced how they interact with the world, and my hope is that together—we can help you create and support preferred ways of living.
Additional evidenced-based therapy modalities I use with clients include Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
I approach people with an open, genuine, and transparent posture, which hopefully helps others feel welcome to be themselves. My clients have described me as warm, gentle, inviting, and relatable. I work with adults, adolescents, and their families—individually and as parts of a whole. I welcome individuals and families of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities. As someone who aligns with narrative therapy, I understand that everyone’s unique experiences may have influenced how they interact with the world, and my hope is that together—we can help you create and support preferred ways of living.
I utilize a variety of evidence-based, trauma-informed therapeutic modalities in my work, including mindfulness, DBT, narrative therapy, CBT, ACT, and TF-CBT, depending on what meets the needs of the individual.
Hi there! My name is Tyah Young (she/her) and I am a licensed mental health counselor associate. I am a queer identified, anti-racist, therapist of color who is committed to increasing access to mental health therapy particularly for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals. I am passionate about working alongside individuals in the therapeutic process and empowering them to take steps towards healing. I consider every individual to be the expert of their story, and I endeavor to partner with my clients to get an understanding of their needs within the context of their lived experience. I hope to help you feel seen, heard, and validated.
I utilize a variety of evidence-based, trauma-informed therapeutic modalities in my work, including mindfulness, DBT, narrative therapy, CBT, ACT, and TF-CBT, depending on what meets the needs of the individual.
Hi there! My name is Tyah Young (she/her) and I am a licensed mental health counselor associate. I am a queer identified, anti-racist, therapist of color who is committed to increasing access to mental health therapy particularly for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals. I am passionate about working alongside individuals in the therapeutic process and empowering them to take steps towards healing. I consider every individual to be the expert of their story, and I endeavor to partner with my clients to get an understanding of their needs within the context of their lived experience. I hope to help you feel seen, heard, and validated.
As a licensed psychologist, I have been providing therapy for over 20 years helping individuals and couples to heal, and to create joyful, meaningful lives. Informed by psychological theory and research-supported treatments, such as DBT, and EMDR, as well as alternative methods, such as yoga, spirituality, and mind-body approaches, I will help you access and utilize your own deep wisdom and understanding to address your unique struggles and needs. After treatment, my clients report not only a reduction of symptoms but also an increase in motivation, ease, purpose, and connection.
As a licensed psychologist, I have been providing therapy for over 20 years helping individuals and couples to heal, and to create joyful, meaningful lives. Informed by psychological theory and research-supported treatments, such as DBT, and EMDR, as well as alternative methods, such as yoga, spirituality, and mind-body approaches, I will help you access and utilize your own deep wisdom and understanding to address your unique struggles and needs. After treatment, my clients report not only a reduction of symptoms but also an increase in motivation, ease, purpose, and connection.
I draw from modalities from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Thank you for considering talk therapy as a vehicle for self-reflection and personal growth. I believe the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important components for effective treatment outcomes. I strive to provide clients with a warm, compassionate space that fosters healing, a place where they can feel safe to be who they are in the moment, while working towards meaningful change.
I draw from modalities from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Thank you for considering talk therapy as a vehicle for self-reflection and personal growth. I believe the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important components for effective treatment outcomes. I strive to provide clients with a warm, compassionate space that fosters healing, a place where they can feel safe to be who they are in the moment, while working towards meaningful change.
Kunbi Olukoya
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWAIC, SUDP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98105 (Online Only)
I am trained and incorporate CBT, DBT and EMDR.
I am skilled at supporting people struggling with anxiety, trauma, racism, immigration and acculturation stress, life changes, and relationship issues. I am EMDR trained. I believe therapy should be integrative, collaborative with clients as they identify the issues they deem most important. The framework of my work is heavily drawn from a trauma informed lens. The client is the expert of their own stories, how they can use stories to make sense of the world and what happened to them. I believe that people can be active in changing their stories and shaping the future they want.
I am trained and incorporate CBT, DBT and EMDR.
I am skilled at supporting people struggling with anxiety, trauma, racism, immigration and acculturation stress, life changes, and relationship issues. I am EMDR trained. I believe therapy should be integrative, collaborative with clients as they identify the issues they deem most important. The framework of my work is heavily drawn from a trauma informed lens. The client is the expert of their own stories, how they can use stories to make sense of the world and what happened to them. I believe that people can be active in changing their stories and shaping the future they want.
My background is solidly grounded in evidence-based techniques such as CBT, DBT and Motivational Interviewing.
I invite you to begin working towards a more fulfilling future. I believe that individuals are striving to grow, and that everyone has a unique path toward change. Focusing on providing a warm and non-judgmental environment, I listen with empathy, compassion and patience. I am experienced in addressing the concerns that my clients bring and I offer additional expertise in treatment of depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship challenges and addictions. I have over 17 years of experience in the field working with both youth and adults.
My background is solidly grounded in evidence-based techniques such as CBT, DBT and Motivational Interviewing.
I invite you to begin working towards a more fulfilling future. I believe that individuals are striving to grow, and that everyone has a unique path toward change. Focusing on providing a warm and non-judgmental environment, I listen with empathy, compassion and patience. I am experienced in addressing the concerns that my clients bring and I offer additional expertise in treatment of depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship challenges and addictions. I have over 17 years of experience in the field working with both youth and adults.
My approach to therapy is a holistic approach of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Jung shadow work, Emotional Freedom Techniques, Somatic Psychotherapy, mindfulness, and art therapy.
Hello, I am happy you are here and exploring ways to care for yourself. I help support folks that may struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, life transitions, women's issues, men's issues, and relationship issues. My clients can expect a warm, supportive, collaborative, and non-judgemental space focused on fostering resiliency and empowerment and building a toolkit of coping skills. I believe everyone can flourish to their fullest potential and everyone has the power to rewrite their own stories. I intend to help my clients uncover their true potential and authentic self.
My approach to therapy is a holistic approach of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Jung shadow work, Emotional Freedom Techniques, Somatic Psychotherapy, mindfulness, and art therapy.
Hello, I am happy you are here and exploring ways to care for yourself. I help support folks that may struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, life transitions, women's issues, men's issues, and relationship issues. My clients can expect a warm, supportive, collaborative, and non-judgemental space focused on fostering resiliency and empowerment and building a toolkit of coping skills. I believe everyone can flourish to their fullest potential and everyone has the power to rewrite their own stories. I intend to help my clients uncover their true potential and authentic self.
Drawing upon Motivational Interviewing, DBT, CBT, and creative and somatic engagement techniques, I help clients build new skills, problem-solve, and take meaningful steps outside of therapy.
At Sequoia, I work with young people ages 14 - 25 years old. I appreciate supporting those who want to: increase their self-worth; experience emotions without being overwhelmed by them; improve their relationships with their family, friends, or significant others; examine the relationship between past events and current patterns; make changes in their behaviors that are consistent with their goals and values; and/or navigate oppression with more self-respect and advocacy skills. I have supported people of many identities, including people who identify as queer, NB, trans, POC, and neurodiverse.
Drawing upon Motivational Interviewing, DBT, CBT, and creative and somatic engagement techniques, I help clients build new skills, problem-solve, and take meaningful steps outside of therapy.
At Sequoia, I work with young people ages 14 - 25 years old. I appreciate supporting those who want to: increase their self-worth; experience emotions without being overwhelmed by them; improve their relationships with their family, friends, or significant others; examine the relationship between past events and current patterns; make changes in their behaviors that are consistent with their goals and values; and/or navigate oppression with more self-respect and advocacy skills. I have supported people of many identities, including people who identify as queer, NB, trans, POC, and neurodiverse.
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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.