DBT Psychological Services of Long Island

Psychologist, PhD

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

5225 Nesconset Highway, Building 1, Units 7 & 8, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776

For the past 27 years, Dr. Kim Lehnert has been applying Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, trauma, substance abuse, high-functioning autism, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, and self-harm/suicidal behaviors. Dr. Lehnert works with pre-adolescents, adolescents, college students, young adults, and adults providing individual therapy, leading several weekly DBT skills groups, and teaching weekly Multi-Family DBT Skills workshops. Dr. Lehnert has completed two 10-day DBT intensive trainings and has served as a national trainer for Behavioral Tech, LLC.

Dr. Lehnert specializes in DBT, developed to treat individuals who have emotions that are triggered quickly, are intense, and take a long time to resolve. Dr Lehnert targets high-risk behaviors through acceptance (validation, mindfulness, distress tolerance) and change strategies (emotion regulation, problem solving, reducing ineffective thinking).

DBT is effective with borderline PD; chronic suicidal ideation; self-harm behaviors; Major Depression; Bipolar Disorder; Anxiety Disorders; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); Eating Disorders; Substance abuse/Addictions; and confusion about gender identity.

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Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

DBT Psychological Services of Long Island

5225 Nesconset Highway

Building 1, Units 7 & 8

Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776

(631) 707-9163

Mount Sinai, NY 11766

I offer therapy sessions in-person and online via telehealth.

I specialize in Borderline Personality (BPD), Asperger's Syndrome and Addiction

$180 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Let's Connect (631) 707-9163

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

DBT Psychological Services of Long Island

5225 Nesconset Highway

Building 1, Units 7 & 8

Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776

(631) 707-9163

Mount Sinai, NY 11766

I offer therapy sessions in-person and online via telehealth.

I specialize in Borderline Personality (BPD), Asperger's Syndrome and Addiction

$180 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $180
Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Optum
Oscar Health
Oxford
UMR
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Out of Network

I am in-network for Optum insurances (UHC, Oxford, Oscar, UMR, UBH), but I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions, we're happy to work with you.

Email us or call with questions - (631) 707-9163

DBT Psychological Services of Long Island

Psychologist, PhD

Email us or call with questions - (631) 707-9163

DBT Psychological Services of Long Island

Psychologist, PhD

Qualifications

Psychologist: Kim Lynn Lehnert

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 013596-1 Kim Lynn Lehnert
In Practice for 27 Years
Attended Case Western Reserve University, Ph.D., Graduated 1997

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (631) 707-9163

DBT Psychological Services of Long Island

Psychologist, PhD

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (631) 707-9163

DBT Psychological Services of Long Island

Psychologist, PhD

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Borderline Personality (BPD)
Asperger's Syndrome
Addiction

Expertise

ADHD
Alcohol Use
Anger Management
Anxiety
Autism
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Bisexual
Child
Chronic Illness
Chronic Impulsivity
Chronic Pain
Chronic Relapse
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Divorce
Drug Abuse
Dual Diagnosis
Eating Disorders
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Gambling
Grief
Infidelity
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Addiction
Spirituality
Stress
Substance Use
Suicidal Ideation
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (631) 707-9163

DBT Psychological Services of Long Island

Psychologist, PhD

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (631) 707-9163

DBT Psychological Services of Long Island

Psychologist, PhD

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Family / Marital
Humanistic
Integrative
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
Social Thinking
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

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DBT Psychological Services of Long Island

Psychologist, PhD

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (631) 707-9163

DBT Psychological Services of Long Island

Psychologist, PhD

Groups

DBT Skills Groups

Hosted by

Kim Lynn Lehnert

The College-Aged/Young Adult Group meets weekly from 4 to 5:30pm on Tuesdays and focuses on teaching 5 skills modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Middle Path Skills. Issues related to being a young adult/college-aged person transitioning to more adult responsibilities and concerns are addressed. The Adult DBT Skills Groups teach Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness skills. The Wednesday Adult DBT Skills Group meets weekly from 4 to 5:30pm. The Thursday Adult DBT Skills Group meets weekly from 1:00 to 2:30pm.

Expertise

Addiction

Asperger's Syndrome

Types of Therapy

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$90

Group Meets

Every Tue

Location

DBT Psychological Services of Long Island

5225 Nesconset Highway

Building 1, Units 7 & 8

Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776

Email Kim Lynn Lehnert about this group or call - (631) 707-9163

Multi-Family DBT Skills Group

Hosted by

Kim Lynn Lehnert

Group meets weekly and focuses on psychoeducation re: diagnoses, advocacy, and the DBT treatment approach. Five DBT skills modules are discussed in detail and include: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Middle Path Skills. Family members can ask specific questions about their loved ones and are provided with relevant and specific skills coaching so they can learn to be more effective in supporting and advocating for their loved one. Research clearly indicates that family over-involvement predicts success for loved ones in DBT.

Expertise

Addiction

Family Conflict

Types of Therapy

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$150

Group Meets

Every Thu 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

Location

DBT Psychological Services of Long Island

5225 Nesconset Highway

Building 1, Units 7 & 8

Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776

Email Kim Lynn Lehnert about this group or call - (631) 707-9163

DBT for Children

Hosted by

Kim Lynn Lehnert

Our affordable DBT-informed program for pre-adolescent children can help children who struggle with emotion dysregulation and behavioral dyscontrol. Children and parents are taught Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Middle Path skills together. Parents learn how to be more effective in helping their children manage their emotional distress. Research has clearly established that parental involvement in therapy predicts better therapeutic outcomes for children.

Expertise

Borderline Personality (BPD)

Child

Parenting

Types of Therapy

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Age

Preteen

Session Cost

$50

Group Meets

Every Sat

Location

DBT Psychological Services of Long Island

5225 Nesconset Highway

Building 1 Units 7 & 8

Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776

Email Kim Lynn Lehnert about this group or call - (631) 707-9163

Location

Primary Location

DBT Psychological Services of Long Island

5225 Nesconset Highway

Building 1, Units 7 & 8

Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776

(631) 707-9163

Email us

Website

Additional Location

Mount Sinai, NY 11766

(631) 707-9163

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Suffolk

Zips

I offer therapy sessions in-person and online via telehealth.

Take the first step to help. Call now - (631) 707-9163

DBT Psychological Services of Long Island

Psychologist, PhD

I offer therapy sessions in-person and online via telehealth.

Take the first step to help. Call now - (631) 707-9163

DBT Psychological Services of Long Island

Psychologist, PhD

Last Modified: 6 Mar 2024