Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Los Angeles County, CA
Hello and welcome! My name is Daniela Sarmina, my pronouns are she/her, and I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker. With over seven years of clinical practice in various settings, I have built a solid foundation in mental health treatment. I am dedicated to collaborating with clients to identify their goals and to building a safe space where intersections are recognized, respected, and celebrated. As a practicing artist, I combine creativity with evidence-based practices to help clients explore and grow. I'd be honored and excited to help guide you on your path. Let's get started!
Hello and welcome! My name is Daniela Sarmina, my pronouns are she/her, and I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker. With over seven years of clinical practice in various settings, I have built a solid foundation in mental health treatment. I am dedicated to collaborating with clients to identify their goals and to building a safe space where intersections are recognized, respected, and celebrated. As a practicing artist, I combine creativity with evidence-based practices to help clients explore and grow. I'd be honored and excited to help guide you on your path. Let's get started!
We all go through emotional storms where we feel emotionally and physically stuck; we worry too much and lose control of ourselves. Do you find yourself thrown off balance by your childhood trauma? Childhood traumatic experiences such as abandonment, abuse, and neglect lead to social anxiety. My approach is solution-focused and tailored to your needs and goals. I am committed to providing a profound sense of safety and offering compassionate and actionable guidance to all my clients.
We all go through emotional storms where we feel emotionally and physically stuck; we worry too much and lose control of ourselves. Do you find yourself thrown off balance by your childhood trauma? Childhood traumatic experiences such as abandonment, abuse, and neglect lead to social anxiety. My approach is solution-focused and tailored to your needs and goals. I am committed to providing a profound sense of safety and offering compassionate and actionable guidance to all my clients.
Animating Principle's Workshop is where compassion and critical thinking meet. From the neurodivergent, whimsical, creative minds of Animating Principle's husband and wife duo, Britney and Sean, the Workshop is a one-of-a-kind space that offers a variety of individual and group personal enrichment and therapy services. The Workshop's unique classes promote positive socialization, psychoeducation, and healthy coping for children and teens. Art, Lego, STEM, Disney-themed coping classes and more available, as well as traditional, play, CBT, and art therapy for all ages.
Animating Principle's Workshop is where compassion and critical thinking meet. From the neurodivergent, whimsical, creative minds of Animating Principle's husband and wife duo, Britney and Sean, the Workshop is a one-of-a-kind space that offers a variety of individual and group personal enrichment and therapy services. The Workshop's unique classes promote positive socialization, psychoeducation, and healthy coping for children and teens. Art, Lego, STEM, Disney-themed coping classes and more available, as well as traditional, play, CBT, and art therapy for all ages.
I work with creatives, artist, empaths, visionaries, storytellers, eccentrics and healers who are called to use their unique gifts to attend to their personal wellbeing, heal intergenerational trauma, and are called to be of service to the community and the planet. I provide trauma informed and culturally sensitive therapy to people in the BIPOC community.
I work with creatives, artist, empaths, visionaries, storytellers, eccentrics and healers who are called to use their unique gifts to attend to their personal wellbeing, heal intergenerational trauma, and are called to be of service to the community and the planet. I provide trauma informed and culturally sensitive therapy to people in the BIPOC community.
I am also trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
My practice currently specializes in the use of Ketamine Assisted Therapy in the treatment of young adults and adults in the areas of life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationships, women's issues, pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum support, eating disorders and the immediate and lasting effects of trauma. I take an integrative approach to treatment - assessing the needs of each client and going from there.
I am also trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
My practice currently specializes in the use of Ketamine Assisted Therapy in the treatment of young adults and adults in the areas of life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationships, women's issues, pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum support, eating disorders and the immediate and lasting effects of trauma. I take an integrative approach to treatment - assessing the needs of each client and going from there.
Hi there, I'm Taylor! I’m a queer therapist who specializes in sex-positive, trauma-informed care for LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities. My approach is anti-oppressive, affirming, and rooted in genuine respect for your lived experiences. I offer a strengths-based approach in my work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma. In our work together, we will collaborate towards meeting your specific goals. Sessions may focus on understanding yourself better, building healthier relationships, and strengthening your coping skills in a way that feels right to you.
Hi there, I'm Taylor! I’m a queer therapist who specializes in sex-positive, trauma-informed care for LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities. My approach is anti-oppressive, affirming, and rooted in genuine respect for your lived experiences. I offer a strengths-based approach in my work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma. In our work together, we will collaborate towards meeting your specific goals. Sessions may focus on understanding yourself better, building healthier relationships, and strengthening your coping skills in a way that feels right to you.
Life can get complicated and there is no handbook on how to handle things like depression, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems. It is important to know two things: 1. you are not alone, 2. challenges are always opportunities to grow and change your life. You are probably here because it's time to "do something different." Let us help guide you through this journey!
Life can get complicated and there is no handbook on how to handle things like depression, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems. It is important to know two things: 1. you are not alone, 2. challenges are always opportunities to grow and change your life. You are probably here because it's time to "do something different." Let us help guide you through this journey!
I use a narrative therapy approach to help you reshape stories about yourself and your relationships, while integrating CBT, DBT, EFT, Gottman Method, and somatic techniques.
Many of my clients come to therapy carrying the weight of trauma, grief, or the unique stressors that come with military life, deployment, reintegration, and the ongoing effort to stay connected in the face of challenge. Whether you are navigating PTSD, struggling with intimacy, or working through family transitions, your goal is often the same: to find stability, resilience, and deeper connection with yourself and those you love.
I use a narrative therapy approach to help you reshape stories about yourself and your relationships, while integrating CBT, DBT, EFT, Gottman Method, and somatic techniques.
Many of my clients come to therapy carrying the weight of trauma, grief, or the unique stressors that come with military life, deployment, reintegration, and the ongoing effort to stay connected in the face of challenge. Whether you are navigating PTSD, struggling with intimacy, or working through family transitions, your goal is often the same: to find stability, resilience, and deeper connection with yourself and those you love.
Hello, my name is Brenda Rodriguez and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have experience working in a school setting and mental health agencies. In my therapeutic approach, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and ensure to provide unconditional positive regard to help my clients progress and feel better. In my therapeutic approach, I use a variety of approaches to ensure that the best care is being provided to each individual based on their needs.
Hello, my name is Brenda Rodriguez and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have experience working in a school setting and mental health agencies. In my therapeutic approach, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and ensure to provide unconditional positive regard to help my clients progress and feel better. In my therapeutic approach, I use a variety of approaches to ensure that the best care is being provided to each individual based on their needs.
I am fluent in Spanish and English, and in sessions I aim to create a space that is safe and free of judgment, a space that centers your goals as we collaboratively explore and work towards them. I utilize an empowering, trauma-informed, and holistic lens acknowledging the emotional, mental, physical, spiritual and environmental impacts. Utilizing an eclectic approach, I heavily believe in personalizing and providing culturally responsive services to each individual, I believe in respect and quality of life for all.
I am fluent in Spanish and English, and in sessions I aim to create a space that is safe and free of judgment, a space that centers your goals as we collaboratively explore and work towards them. I utilize an empowering, trauma-informed, and holistic lens acknowledging the emotional, mental, physical, spiritual and environmental impacts. Utilizing an eclectic approach, I heavily believe in personalizing and providing culturally responsive services to each individual, I believe in respect and quality of life for all.
I incorporate techniques from dialectical behavioral therapy approaches, acceptance and commitment strategies, family systems, and self-compassion practices.
Hi there! I am a Asian-American therapist and work with tweens, teens, and young adults dealing with anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, self-esteem, work-school/life balance, navigating adulthood, relationship difficulties, identity exploration, and intergenerational and bi-cultural experiences (child of immigrant experience). I also provide parent coaching for parents of teens going through all of the things in teenage-hood. If you’ve struggled with any of these, 1) you’re a human being, and 2) you’ve arrived at the right place. I am here to welcome you and all of your humanness!
I incorporate techniques from dialectical behavioral therapy approaches, acceptance and commitment strategies, family systems, and self-compassion practices.
Hi there! I am a Asian-American therapist and work with tweens, teens, and young adults dealing with anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, self-esteem, work-school/life balance, navigating adulthood, relationship difficulties, identity exploration, and intergenerational and bi-cultural experiences (child of immigrant experience). I also provide parent coaching for parents of teens going through all of the things in teenage-hood. If you’ve struggled with any of these, 1) you’re a human being, and 2) you’ve arrived at the right place. I am here to welcome you and all of your humanness!
I am trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities such as DBT, CBT, and ACT, as well as several types of trauma treatment and I utilize all of these to create an individual approach for each client.
My interest in the practice of psychotherapy is founded in the idea that all people want to be the best version of themselves and are capable of achieving that-- whatever that may mean to them. I want to help individuals cope with the challenges that can interfere with achieving their goals and what they want for their lives. All humans struggle and fall short of their own ideals at times, including myself, and I believe learning to successfully cope through these moments of difficulty can lead to a more fulfilling life and an ability to thrive more completely during moments of success.
I am trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities such as DBT, CBT, and ACT, as well as several types of trauma treatment and I utilize all of these to create an individual approach for each client.
My interest in the practice of psychotherapy is founded in the idea that all people want to be the best version of themselves and are capable of achieving that-- whatever that may mean to them. I want to help individuals cope with the challenges that can interfere with achieving their goals and what they want for their lives. All humans struggle and fall short of their own ideals at times, including myself, and I believe learning to successfully cope through these moments of difficulty can lead to a more fulfilling life and an ability to thrive more completely during moments of success.
I am very invested in you starting to feel better as quickly as possible while also setting you up for long-term good mental health through the use of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (Ph.D.) and I specialize in helping you along your path to healing using evidence-based practices provided with warmth and care. I want to work with you to both reduce the symptoms that have been interfering with your life and help you to build a life worth living! I have extensive experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, bipolar disorder, addiction, and borderline personality disorder.
I am very invested in you starting to feel better as quickly as possible while also setting you up for long-term good mental health through the use of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (Ph.D.) and I specialize in helping you along your path to healing using evidence-based practices provided with warmth and care. I want to work with you to both reduce the symptoms that have been interfering with your life and help you to build a life worth living! I have extensive experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, bipolar disorder, addiction, and borderline personality disorder.
When you were young, you imagined things would all come together when you became an adult. Others may see you as successful, composed, or upbeat, but they don’t see the whole picture. They know nothing about your anxious thoughts, about your past and the way it still affects you, or your insecurities. Some days it can be hard to look in the mirror after comparing yourself to those on social media, siblings and friends, or to your own high standards. Words like "stay positive" and "be grateful" can leave you feeling unheard or misunderstood. It feels impossible to be excited or motivated for life when you feel this way.
When you were young, you imagined things would all come together when you became an adult. Others may see you as successful, composed, or upbeat, but they don’t see the whole picture. They know nothing about your anxious thoughts, about your past and the way it still affects you, or your insecurities. Some days it can be hard to look in the mirror after comparing yourself to those on social media, siblings and friends, or to your own high standards. Words like "stay positive" and "be grateful" can leave you feeling unheard or misunderstood. It feels impossible to be excited or motivated for life when you feel this way.
I utilize techniques from DBT, CBT, Attachment theories, Trauma-informed, plus other therapeutic strategies to meet your needs.
Judy C Riley, LMFT. I am looking forward to serving you as a licensed professional. There are times you need someone to listen, understand, have compassion and empathize with what you are going through. It is not uncommon to experience life struggles that need extra support. Your mental health is an essential part of your life. My objective is to help you identify your challenges, and unhealthy pattern and find new ways to cope with life stressors and situations. I am very passionate about your well-being, empowering you to heal, and having self-confidence about life.
I utilize techniques from DBT, CBT, Attachment theories, Trauma-informed, plus other therapeutic strategies to meet your needs.
Judy C Riley, LMFT. I am looking forward to serving you as a licensed professional. There are times you need someone to listen, understand, have compassion and empathize with what you are going through. It is not uncommon to experience life struggles that need extra support. Your mental health is an essential part of your life. My objective is to help you identify your challenges, and unhealthy pattern and find new ways to cope with life stressors and situations. I am very passionate about your well-being, empowering you to heal, and having self-confidence about life.
My name is Lindsey Leonard, LCSW. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Los Angeles, California, providing therapy services to clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, and couples, with a focus on addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment, and stress-related symptoms. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to empower clients in navigating and improving their well-being.
My name is Lindsey Leonard, LCSW. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Los Angeles, California, providing therapy services to clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, and couples, with a focus on addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment, and stress-related symptoms. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to empower clients in navigating and improving their well-being.
I also incorporate strategies from CBT, DBT, and ACT while basing my therapeutic orientation from a holistic/person-centered perspective.
Empowering and supporting my clients to become the best version of themselves is my greatest joy. I believe that anyone could benefit from the support and encouragement of a trained therapist from time to time. I have experience working with clients living with all types of addiction, anxiety, depression, Bipolar disorders, and thought disorders. If you are feeling stuck, not sure about your goals, or not sure how to move forward, I can help. I work from a strengths based perspective. My clients find working with me encouraging and impactful.
I also incorporate strategies from CBT, DBT, and ACT while basing my therapeutic orientation from a holistic/person-centered perspective.
Empowering and supporting my clients to become the best version of themselves is my greatest joy. I believe that anyone could benefit from the support and encouragement of a trained therapist from time to time. I have experience working with clients living with all types of addiction, anxiety, depression, Bipolar disorders, and thought disorders. If you are feeling stuck, not sure about your goals, or not sure how to move forward, I can help. I work from a strengths based perspective. My clients find working with me encouraging and impactful.
Monique Acosta is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a master’s degree from Charles R. Drew University. Monique has over 15 years’ experience in oncology nursing which has cultivated a deep understanding of holistic, patient-centered care, particularly in managing complex and emotionally challenging health conditions. Monique is defined by her commitment to supporting patients and their families through some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives.
Monique Acosta is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a master’s degree from Charles R. Drew University. Monique has over 15 years’ experience in oncology nursing which has cultivated a deep understanding of holistic, patient-centered care, particularly in managing complex and emotionally challenging health conditions. Monique is defined by her commitment to supporting patients and their families through some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives.
Originally having grown up in Japan and then moving to the U.S over twenty years ago, I was excited to have the opportunity to work in the mental health field as mental health is a highly stigmatized subject in Japan. I now work with individuals who struggle with cultural adjustments, their family systems, and most recently, anxiety and OCD. I understand how culture and mental health are closely intertwined and aim to assist clients to make peace with them.
Originally having grown up in Japan and then moving to the U.S over twenty years ago, I was excited to have the opportunity to work in the mental health field as mental health is a highly stigmatized subject in Japan. I now work with individuals who struggle with cultural adjustments, their family systems, and most recently, anxiety and OCD. I understand how culture and mental health are closely intertwined and aim to assist clients to make peace with them.
I work best with anyone who is struggling to understand what the world is all about, why are we(me as a human/person) here on the earth, what is our/my purpose, how can I be happy and fulfilled, what are people all about, etc. The most difficult thing we will all be faced with is how do we deal/cope with people!
I work best with anyone who is struggling to understand what the world is all about, why are we(me as a human/person) here on the earth, what is our/my purpose, how can I be happy and fulfilled, what are people all about, etc. The most difficult thing we will all be faced with is how do we deal/cope with people!
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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.