Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
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Joy Zembruski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and professional clinical counselor fortunate to be based in the beautiful costal towns of Southern California. I offer client-centered therapy specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, addictions and cultural adaptation through the therapeutic tools of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and
Dialectical
Behavioral Therapy (
DBT
).

Sharon Bina
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have been a child therapist for the past 20 years, I provide therapy for children ages 0-18 years old. Modalities that I have found to be helpful when working with the younger population are the following; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and
Dialectical
Behavioral Therapy (
DBT
). I also incorporate Family Therapy (Family Systems), where I support families in creating intimacy through none-judgmental communication. I assist parents through difficulties, and challenges of parenthood.

Kimberly Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As a therapist I use my experience and in-depth training in Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
Dialectical
Behavioral Therapy (
DBT
) and
DBT
-Prolonged Exposure to help clients gain clarity and a greater sense of control.
Are you feeling unsure about what you want for yourself? Has your stress and anxiety become intolerable in a way that’s preventing you from enjoying the present and moving towards your desired future? Do you know what your goals are, but you can’t figure out how to reach them? Are you having trouble liking yourself and offering yourself care and compassion? Many of us hit points where we confront injuries from our past or roadblocks in the present that feel too difficult to face. Sometimes our thoughts and emotions can feel unmanageable or they cause us to lose confidence in our ability to move forward.

Jeff Chenoweth
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I use elements of my training in mindfulness, attachment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
Dialectical
Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and 12 Step Recovery models.
Looking for help with emotional obstacles? You may be carrying extra baggage, repeating unproductive thought or behavior patterns, and feeling stuck in life. Struggling with the negative effects of substance use? What if you could address these issues and make positive changes? How would it feel to accept yourself fully? To leave behind what is no longer serving you? To be creative and take risks that help you move forward? Confidently find ways to accommodate the new and different. Overcome obstacles and grow into the life you are meant to have.

Megan Stanley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I utilize evidence-based practices such as ERP, IPT, CBT, and
DBT
to help create lasting change.
You're tired of feeling like you just can't get your shit together. No matter what you do, how many extra hours you put in at work or school, or tasks you take on at home, things feel pointless. The stress just keeps mounting and you're starting to wonder if you're burnt out. Imagine feeling solid. Imagine really believing in the work you do, your talents and skills, and having that self-assured and confident sense of calm that always feels so elusive. You live a life that doesn't constantly feel like it needs an escape button. Can you picture it? I can help you get there.

Maricsa S Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist eager to collaborate with other mental health professionals to provide comprehensive and holistic treatment to clients struggling with pervasive disorders. I have extensive experience working with adults and Transitional Age Youth. I currently work with children in the age group 0-15 with their families. I have demonstrated skills in creating and implementing effective and individualized treatment plans and over 6 years of experience with Department of Mental Health standards and paperwork. In addition, I have foundational coursework and training in Cognitive-Behavioral and
Dialectical
Behavior Therapy.
Not accepting new clients

Ahra (Esther) Ko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My approach integrates psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral,
dialectical
, and attachment-based theories while being mindful of systemic and cultural factors.
Therapy is often sought after a major life transition or stressor occurs. However, there are myriad benefits to seeking support in the process of change or uncertainty. Perhaps you've noticed a shift in your mood, sleep, or appetite, or you've found yourself feeling tired and overwhelmed.

Paul Perales
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I provide individual, couples, and group therapy to adolescents and adults, with specialities in addiction, trauma, and identity issues. I use evidence-based approaches and have specialized training in mindfulness-based therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
Dialectical
Behavior Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy.

Hehn Dimand
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW
Verified
Verified
Hehn utilizes Attachment theory, Crisis Intervention Theory, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and
Dialectical
Behavioral Therapy when supporting clients.
Hehn is an Associate Clinical Social Worker at Dr. McCurdy-McKinnon & Associates: Eating Disorders & Wellness Clinic. They are interested in supporting clients who struggle with their interpersonal relationships as well as the relationship they have with food and body image. They have gained experience working with high-risk clients during their time of answering calls on a suicide lifeline as well as when working at an intensive outpatient facility. They are passionate about working with LGBTQ teens, young adults and couples in order to establish adaptive coping skills and implement effective communication.

Jessica Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CEDS
Verified
Verified
I utilize
Dialectical
Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Expressive Arts in my practice.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified eating disorder specialist and clinical supervisor working with adolescents, adults, couples and families since 2010. I have held clinical and management positions, working in the inpatient, residential and outpatient levels of care treating a wide variety of clients.
Waitlist for new clients

Cymbeline Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who values the individuality of each patient and their needs within the context of universal human fears, existential and terrestrial. In other words, if you're tired of the old tapes in your head, we will be able to address this in session. I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, eating disorders & relationship challenges in individual & couples therapy. I use EMDR as a modality for trauma work combined with humanistic existential psychology,
DBT
and mindfulness . I trust in the therapeutic process and I'm passionate about facilitating change with my clients.

Veronica Calkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT,
DBT
, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.

James Clarke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I come from a place of compassion, experience, playfulness, and a true passion for this work. I am interactive in sessions and draw from humanistic and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT/
DBT
) approaches. I give you a place to reflect, and the opportunity to develop the awareness, skills, and perspectives to gain a deeper understanding of yourself. Together we can move towards meaningful change and lasting growth in your life.
Not accepting new clients

Tahleen Varian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I also provide
DBT
training and supervision to community mental health clinics, and serve as a director at The Camden Center.
I often wish I could change my professional moniker from “psychotherapist” to “life enhancer,” because that is truly what I do. I want to help you cultivate self-compassion and acceptance for who you are and where you are at in your life, while at the same time encouraging you to evaluate and change what is not productive. My style can be described as “radically genuine” – I communicate authentically, compassionately and openly. You won’t ever hear that space cadet therapist-y voice coming from me, but you will definitely hear an f-bomb or two.

Yachuan Chien
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I'm a licensed MFT in practice since 2008. I am fully trained in EMDR; I obtained EFT Externship certification for couple therapy; I also received
DBT
and CBT training for anxiety at BECK Institute. I'm familiar with intercultural issues affecting mental health. I have treated individuals and couples from many different backgrounds. I'm fluent in Taiwanese, Mandarin, and English.

Emily Abraham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
These include humanistic, CBT,
DBT
, psychodynamic, expressive arts, and mindfulness-based therapies.
If you've found yourself struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, overthinking, or self-judgment, know that you are not alone and it can get better. Life can be stressful, and we typically do our best to cope while navigating relationships, life transitions, and other challenges. Therapy with me is a collaborative process in which we build connection, process your experiences, and work together to help you live the life you want to live. My practice is client-tailored, trauma-informed, and LGBTQIA+ affirming. I offer both individual and couples therapy.
Waitlist for new clients

Pursuit to Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Ruth utilize an eclectic modality that includes mindfulness, cognitive behavior therapy,
dialectical
behavior therapy, narrative and reality therapy techniques.
Ruth Tyson is a License Marriage Family Child therapist. She is a graduate of California State University Long Beach. She holds a bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration and a master's degree in Science - Counseling, Marriage Family Child Therapy. Ruth has over 19 years' experience working in the mental health field. She loves her community and has made it her life journey to help others. She believes one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. As a therapist, Ruth will help you identify your needs and provide you with referrals where you can easily build rapport and heal.

Amanda Wheeler
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified
Verified
I use a trauma informed, emotion-focused, systemic approach to gain insight on life-long patterns, and use CBT and
DBT
modalities when appropriate.
Life can be tough and filled with major ups and downs. Navigating the world and improving how you relate to yourself, others and the world is a journey. Let’s do this together! I focus on a broad range of clinical issues for individuals and couples. I specialize in working with anxiety, career or life transitions, relational issues, eating disorders, depression, grief and loss, family conflict and self worth. I would like to help you find your calm, find your passion, and find your confidence.

Mariam Abdelrahman
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience working through a psychodynamic, trauma-focused, strength-based approach, and have utilized
DBT
, CBT and ACT throughout my work with clients.
As a queer Black Arab immigrant, I recognize the importance of how social identities can have a great impact on someone's mental health. Even navigating the mental health system can be exhausting and at times disappointing. In my practice, I aim to provide a safe space for people who often struggle to find one due to systemic and social injustices. I assist people in the healing of their trauma and processing difficult experiences as they navigate living in a society that is in itself in need of healing. I am passionate about my work and love being present with my clients through their journey of healing and self-discovery.

Rachel Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I combine person-centered approaches with CBT and
DBT
skills to cultivate self-efficacy.
I see therapy as a collaborative process exploring how the past informs the present and allowing trust and authenticity to foster insight and development. I strive to provide the highest quality of care, focusing on the unique needs of each individual and creating a safe environment with room for challenges, exploration, process, and growth. I help clients learn and practice skills for tolerating pain in times of crisis, responding instead of reacting, increasing self-respect, improving relationships, and participating fully in each moment. My ultimate goal is to help my clients build and nurture a life they feel is worth living.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
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.