Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Carlsbad, CA
I am fully licensed in 12 states with over 28 years of experience. I like helping each individual find their unique life.
I am fully licensed in 12 states with over 28 years of experience. I like helping each individual find their unique life.
Helping Children Adjust to the changes in life. Confident and Understood Children make well-adjusted adults.
Is your child struggling with anxiety, frequent meltdowns, sadness, school stress, difficulty making friends, or behaviors that are hard to understand or redirect? Perhaps your child comes to you with worries, becomes overwhelmed by transitions, withdraws from the family, or has difficulty expressing what is happening inside. When a child is struggling, the entire family can feel the impact. Parents may find themselves wondering whether they are doing enough or how they can help without making things worse.
Helping Children Adjust to the changes in life. Confident and Understood Children make well-adjusted adults.
Is your child struggling with anxiety, frequent meltdowns, sadness, school stress, difficulty making friends, or behaviors that are hard to understand or redirect? Perhaps your child comes to you with worries, becomes overwhelmed by transitions, withdraws from the family, or has difficulty expressing what is happening inside. When a child is struggling, the entire family can feel the impact. Parents may find themselves wondering whether they are doing enough or how they can help without making things worse.
Hello! My name is Dr. Jonathan Feinberg, and I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist based in the San Diego area. My primary modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), although I am always open to adjusting my approach to the needs of my clients. I enjoy helping people overcome their personal challenges by providing an empathic presence and helping them try new things and view their situation from a new angle.
Hello! My name is Dr. Jonathan Feinberg, and I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist based in the San Diego area. My primary modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), although I am always open to adjusting my approach to the needs of my clients. I enjoy helping people overcome their personal challenges by providing an empathic presence and helping them try new things and view their situation from a new angle.
Therapy is one of the bravest and best investments in yourself that you will ever make. Personal awareness, emotional freedom, and a better understanding of what makes you who you are, will improve your happiness, relationships, career, and overall sense of self-worth. If you are you going through a challenging time and feeling lost or ready to make some changes and don't know where to start, I can help. Wherever you are is where we will begin. Therapy is a zero-judgement zone for you to be completely authentic, to thrive, and to become the best version of you.
Therapy is one of the bravest and best investments in yourself that you will ever make. Personal awareness, emotional freedom, and a better understanding of what makes you who you are, will improve your happiness, relationships, career, and overall sense of self-worth. If you are you going through a challenging time and feeling lost or ready to make some changes and don't know where to start, I can help. Wherever you are is where we will begin. Therapy is a zero-judgement zone for you to be completely authentic, to thrive, and to become the best version of you.
I am a Psychologist who would love to work with you if you are wanting to get somewhere with what's going on in your life. I promise to work hard, and to stick with it until good things being to happen.
I am a Psychologist who would love to work with you if you are wanting to get somewhere with what's going on in your life. I promise to work hard, and to stick with it until good things being to happen.
Welcome — I’m glad you're here. Many of my clients have tried talk therapy and gained valuable insight, yet still find themselves repeating patterns that hurt. They may overthink, over-function, people-please, shut down, or feel anxious in relationships. Insight is an important part of healing, but insight alone cannot rewire a dysregulated nervous system or heal a wounded heart.
Welcome — I’m glad you're here. Many of my clients have tried talk therapy and gained valuable insight, yet still find themselves repeating patterns that hurt. They may overthink, over-function, people-please, shut down, or feel anxious in relationships. Insight is an important part of healing, but insight alone cannot rewire a dysregulated nervous system or heal a wounded heart.
Using CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness, we provide structured, compassionate care.
We help children, teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions feel more grounded and connected. Parents often come in needing support with emotional regulation, behavior concerns, and school stress, while adults may be struggling with anxiety, OCD, or relationship challenges. We also specialize in working with immigrant families navigating cultural and intergenerational stress, and we provide affirming care for LGBTQ+ clients. Together, we focus on practical tools, stronger relationships, and helping life feel more manageable.
Using CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness, we provide structured, compassionate care.
We help children, teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions feel more grounded and connected. Parents often come in needing support with emotional regulation, behavior concerns, and school stress, while adults may be struggling with anxiety, OCD, or relationship challenges. We also specialize in working with immigrant families navigating cultural and intergenerational stress, and we provide affirming care for LGBTQ+ clients. Together, we focus on practical tools, stronger relationships, and helping life feel more manageable.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself? Have adult ADHD and/or childhood trauma? I take an integrative, relational, and strength-based approach to healing - attending to the mind, body, and spirit. I believe that humans are inherently resilient, and what may have worked to help you cope in the past may not be working for you in the present. This can show up as isolating from others, internalizing other people's behavior as your fault, scanning for threats, addictions, risk-taking, overworking, perfectionism, etc. I want to help you rediscover your strengths and deepen your sense of hope so you can lead a more vital, exuberant life.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself? Have adult ADHD and/or childhood trauma? I take an integrative, relational, and strength-based approach to healing - attending to the mind, body, and spirit. I believe that humans are inherently resilient, and what may have worked to help you cope in the past may not be working for you in the present. This can show up as isolating from others, internalizing other people's behavior as your fault, scanning for threats, addictions, risk-taking, overworking, perfectionism, etc. I want to help you rediscover your strengths and deepen your sense of hope so you can lead a more vital, exuberant life.
I have incorporated modalities such as Trauma-Focused CBT, DBT, and Strength-Based Therapy.
My hope is to provide a welcoming and healing environment to support each individual’s unique and authentic journey. With my experience in school-based therapy serving children, adolescents, adults, and families, I am dedicated to promoting growth, resilience, and well-being.
I have incorporated modalities such as Trauma-Focused CBT, DBT, and Strength-Based Therapy.
My hope is to provide a welcoming and healing environment to support each individual’s unique and authentic journey. With my experience in school-based therapy serving children, adolescents, adults, and families, I am dedicated to promoting growth, resilience, and well-being.
You may be someone others rely on—showing up, staying strong, and holding a lot—but internally feeling anxious, disconnected, or not quite yourself.
I work with adults and teens in San Diego navigating trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Many are high-functioning and insightful, yet feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them.
Together, we slow things down, build awareness, and create space for meaningful, lasting change.
I offer an affirming, inclusive space for clients of all identities. Here, you are welcome as you are.
You may be someone others rely on—showing up, staying strong, and holding a lot—but internally feeling anxious, disconnected, or not quite yourself.
I work with adults and teens in San Diego navigating trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Many are high-functioning and insightful, yet feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them.
Together, we slow things down, build awareness, and create space for meaningful, lasting change.
I offer an affirming, inclusive space for clients of all identities. Here, you are welcome as you are.
As a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT 162120) practicing under licensed supervision, I offer grounded, trauma‑informed therapy that moves at your pace, helps you make sense of what you’ve been through, and supports small, realistic changes in daily life.
As a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT 162120) practicing under licensed supervision, I offer grounded, trauma‑informed therapy that moves at your pace, helps you make sense of what you’ve been through, and supports small, realistic changes in daily life.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques to help manage ADHD and depression.
Living with ADHD and depression can feel overwhelming, with constant battles against focus, mood swings, and daily pressures. In addition to working with clients from all walks of life, I'm passionate about supporting first-generation Americans, who often face additional cultural and familial expectations. Together, we'll navigate these challenges, helping you find balance and peace amidst the chaos.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques to help manage ADHD and depression.
Living with ADHD and depression can feel overwhelming, with constant battles against focus, mood swings, and daily pressures. In addition to working with clients from all walks of life, I'm passionate about supporting first-generation Americans, who often face additional cultural and familial expectations. Together, we'll navigate these challenges, helping you find balance and peace amidst the chaos.
Maybe you understand your patterns intellectually, but still find yourself overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in the same emotional cycles. You may be navigating anxiety, burnout, grief, a major life transition, or simply feeling like you’ve lost touch with yourself along the way. Rebecca, or Bex, can help you slow things down, better understand what is happening in your emotions and nervous system, and develop tools to feel calmer, more grounded, and less critical of yourself.
Maybe you understand your patterns intellectually, but still find yourself overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in the same emotional cycles. You may be navigating anxiety, burnout, grief, a major life transition, or simply feeling like you’ve lost touch with yourself along the way. Rebecca, or Bex, can help you slow things down, better understand what is happening in your emotions and nervous system, and develop tools to feel calmer, more grounded, and less critical of yourself.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families (children, adolescents, teens, adults) in a variety of settings. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy. My therapeutic intention is to create a space for you and your family to feel guided, challenged, heard, and connected. My hope is to help facilitate building a more connected and loving relationship with yourself, your children, and/or your partner.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families (children, adolescents, teens, adults) in a variety of settings. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy. My therapeutic intention is to create a space for you and your family to feel guided, challenged, heard, and connected. My hope is to help facilitate building a more connected and loving relationship with yourself, your children, and/or your partner.
When we start working together, we’ll take time to really understand what’s been weighing on you, what keeps getting in the way and what you’re hoping for in your life. From there, we’ll create a plan that feels clear, doable and genuinely supportive. I pay close attention to the survival strategies you’ve built over time—often ones that once protected you but now feel limiting—and we’ll work together to gently shift the patterns that no longer serve you.
My approach is relational, warm and grounded in trauma-informed and somatic work. So instead of staying only in conversation, we’ll slow down and notice what’s happening inside
When we start working together, we’ll take time to really understand what’s been weighing on you, what keeps getting in the way and what you’re hoping for in your life. From there, we’ll create a plan that feels clear, doable and genuinely supportive. I pay close attention to the survival strategies you’ve built over time—often ones that once protected you but now feel limiting—and we’ll work together to gently shift the patterns that no longer serve you.
My approach is relational, warm and grounded in trauma-informed and somatic work. So instead of staying only in conversation, we’ll slow down and notice what’s happening inside
Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), I focus on helping you develop practical tools for emotional balance, self-understanding, & resilience.
It can be overwhelming when anxiety, postpartum struggles, or major life changes leave you feeling unsteady and unsure of yourself. Even if everything looks “okay” on the outside, inside you might feel isolated, exhausted, or stuck between who you’ve been and who you want to become. My personal and professional experiences have played a pivotal role in motivating me to pursue a career as a mental health clinician. Witnessing the challenges faced by others, along with my own journey of self-discovery, ignited a deep desire to help people navigate their emotional and mental health struggles.
Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), I focus on helping you develop practical tools for emotional balance, self-understanding, & resilience.
It can be overwhelming when anxiety, postpartum struggles, or major life changes leave you feeling unsteady and unsure of yourself. Even if everything looks “okay” on the outside, inside you might feel isolated, exhausted, or stuck between who you’ve been and who you want to become. My personal and professional experiences have played a pivotal role in motivating me to pursue a career as a mental health clinician. Witnessing the challenges faced by others, along with my own journey of self-discovery, ignited a deep desire to help people navigate their emotional and mental health struggles.
As a trauma specialist Joanne utilizes EMDR, Trauma focused CBT, DBT, and Solution Focused Trauma therapy.
Joanne utilizes an integrative approach to therapy that brings together solution focused, cognitive, and behavioral approaches to improve daily functioning. This approach helps individuals improve symptoms of depression and anxiety, reduces dysfunctional patterns of behavior, and teaches healthy strategies to manage mental health issues and life stress.
As a trauma specialist Joanne utilizes EMDR, Trauma focused CBT, DBT, and Solution Focused Trauma therapy.
Joanne utilizes an integrative approach to therapy that brings together solution focused, cognitive, and behavioral approaches to improve daily functioning. This approach helps individuals improve symptoms of depression and anxiety, reduces dysfunctional patterns of behavior, and teaches healthy strategies to manage mental health issues and life stress.
In all my professional experiences over the last two decades, in whatever capacity I have supported clients and companies, I have found connections between each person's inner life, their interpersonal relationships, and their connection to the larger community. As an executive coach, lifecoach, mental health professional today, I support healthy connections within and between these three foundational relationships.
Coaching and executive mentoring is available at my practice, “Whole Life Works” virtually or in person at 6404 La Jolla Scenic Drive South, La Jolla, CA 92037.
In all my professional experiences over the last two decades, in whatever capacity I have supported clients and companies, I have found connections between each person's inner life, their interpersonal relationships, and their connection to the larger community. As an executive coach, lifecoach, mental health professional today, I support healthy connections within and between these three foundational relationships.
Coaching and executive mentoring is available at my practice, “Whole Life Works” virtually or in person at 6404 La Jolla Scenic Drive South, La Jolla, CA 92037.
I use research-backed methods, including DBT ( Dialectical Behavior Therapy), EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR and art therapy, tailoring my approach to meet your unique needs.
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) remotely. Our wounds and traumas are not just scars—they can be powerful catalysts for transformation when acknowledged and worked through. We often look for ways to “fix” ourselves, but the truth is e are not broken. While we may never return to who we were before, therapy can help you rebuild and emerge even wiser and
I use research-backed methods, including DBT ( Dialectical Behavior Therapy), EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR and art therapy, tailoring my approach to meet your unique needs.
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) remotely. Our wounds and traumas are not just scars—they can be powerful catalysts for transformation when acknowledged and worked through. We often look for ways to “fix” ourselves, but the truth is e are not broken. While we may never return to who we were before, therapy can help you rebuild and emerge even wiser and
Do you find yourself holding everything together, striving to do things “right,” or wondering if you're ever good enough? Maybe you're navigating a major life transition, a new relationship, career change, or uncertainty about what comes next. You may find it difficult to slow down, understand what you're feeling, or communicate your emotions and needs in relationships. You want a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported as you make sense of yourself and what you truly need.
Do you find yourself holding everything together, striving to do things “right,” or wondering if you're ever good enough? Maybe you're navigating a major life transition, a new relationship, career change, or uncertainty about what comes next. You may find it difficult to slow down, understand what you're feeling, or communicate your emotions and needs in relationships. You want a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported as you make sense of yourself and what you truly need.
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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.