Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in San Lorenzo, CA
Laura Goossens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
1) Start with coping & communication skills, to help manage current stressors (CBT, DBT, NVC, Gottman, Somatics).
My practice & sliding scale spots are full. Please message for waitlist. Talk Less; Change More. Hello, I'm Laura. I'm passionate about helping people improve their Present by addressing their Past. People describe my style as collaborative, warm, direct, goal-focused, thorough, & patient. I help clients in their work toward self-esteem, healthy relationships, grounded communication, stress management, improved mood, and access to services/resources. Communities I belong to and serve: disabled/chronic illness, sex positive, kink/polyam/alt lifestyle, genderqueer, fat positive, and neurodivergent folks. Free 30-minute video consult.
1) Start with coping & communication skills, to help manage current stressors (CBT, DBT, NVC, Gottman, Somatics).
My practice & sliding scale spots are full. Please message for waitlist. Talk Less; Change More. Hello, I'm Laura. I'm passionate about helping people improve their Present by addressing their Past. People describe my style as collaborative, warm, direct, goal-focused, thorough, & patient. I help clients in their work toward self-esteem, healthy relationships, grounded communication, stress management, improved mood, and access to services/resources. Communities I belong to and serve: disabled/chronic illness, sex positive, kink/polyam/alt lifestyle, genderqueer, fat positive, and neurodivergent folks. Free 30-minute video consult.
Hello! I’m Gloria, a Filipina licensed clinical psychologist originally from Guam, now based in the Bay Area, CA. I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and have specialized training in treating depression, anxiety, addiction, and multicultural concerns, areas that continue to guide my work today. My clinical experience includes working in a variety of settings, where I’ve supported clients through identity exploration, emotional challenges, and major life transitions.
Hello! I’m Gloria, a Filipina licensed clinical psychologist originally from Guam, now based in the Bay Area, CA. I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and have specialized training in treating depression, anxiety, addiction, and multicultural concerns, areas that continue to guide my work today. My clinical experience includes working in a variety of settings, where I’ve supported clients through identity exploration, emotional challenges, and major life transitions.
My name is Lori Rolf and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I believe that therapy is most effective when there is a therapeutic partnership that is genuine, compassionate, empathetic, and supportive of client choices. I respect and value the experiences in your life that contribute to you choosing therapy. Our work together will be based on your individual treatment plan goals with a focus on building skills to create changes in your life.
My name is Lori Rolf and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I believe that therapy is most effective when there is a therapeutic partnership that is genuine, compassionate, empathetic, and supportive of client choices. I respect and value the experiences in your life that contribute to you choosing therapy. Our work together will be based on your individual treatment plan goals with a focus on building skills to create changes in your life.
My name is McKenna Talley and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been providing mental health services for over a decade and I have been absolutely loving it. As a young adult, I had plans of making it on Broadway as an actress. My love for theater has stuck around, but over time I realized that I like helping real people recognize the role they play in their life is the greatest part they could ever have. Nothing speaks to my soul more than connecting to people and helping them find their main character energy. Life can be hard and I like to help people be their biggest fan rather than their biggest critic.
My name is McKenna Talley and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been providing mental health services for over a decade and I have been absolutely loving it. As a young adult, I had plans of making it on Broadway as an actress. My love for theater has stuck around, but over time I realized that I like helping real people recognize the role they play in their life is the greatest part they could ever have. Nothing speaks to my soul more than connecting to people and helping them find their main character energy. Life can be hard and I like to help people be their biggest fan rather than their biggest critic.
Welcome, and congratulations on taking your first step towards improved mental health. I provide a safe, accepting, and mindful environment as well as culturally sensitive services for adolescents, adults, and families. Are you experiencing difficulties with emotional stress, such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and post-traumatic stress? I can help with gaining insight and personal growth.
Welcome, and congratulations on taking your first step towards improved mental health. I provide a safe, accepting, and mindful environment as well as culturally sensitive services for adolescents, adults, and families. Are you experiencing difficulties with emotional stress, such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and post-traumatic stress? I can help with gaining insight and personal growth.
I have had a passion for helping people since I was very young. I have been providing professional counseling for almost 30 years. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California. I’m an experienced facilitator of health and healing for individuals, couples, and families. With 27 years of experience in counseling, I know what it takes to move one into their desired path. My proven methods will help you build and live a more authentic and powerful life. I create a place for individuals to talk about their experiences, feel heard, know they’re valued, and feel a sense of belonging.
I have had a passion for helping people since I was very young. I have been providing professional counseling for almost 30 years. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California. I’m an experienced facilitator of health and healing for individuals, couples, and families. With 27 years of experience in counseling, I know what it takes to move one into their desired path. My proven methods will help you build and live a more authentic and powerful life. I create a place for individuals to talk about their experiences, feel heard, know they’re valued, and feel a sense of belonging.
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My greatest reward as a therapist is seeing children, adolescents, families and individuals work through the areas of their lives that prevent them from walking in their fullest potential and overcoming obstacles to get to know themselves on a deeper level. Therapy is a personal journey that is empowering and healing. I work to structure sessions that are warm, compassionate and nonjudgmental. I incorporate clients in the process when developing goals based on their current struggles.
My greatest reward as a therapist is seeing children, adolescents, families and individuals work through the areas of their lives that prevent them from walking in their fullest potential and overcoming obstacles to get to know themselves on a deeper level. Therapy is a personal journey that is empowering and healing. I work to structure sessions that are warm, compassionate and nonjudgmental. I incorporate clients in the process when developing goals based on their current struggles.
I draw on proven approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), attachment-based work, and play therapy to help kids move from feeling stuck to feeling empowered.
I earned my master’s degree in counseling psychology from Santa Clara University while raising my two children, giving me a deep understanding of the challenges families face.
I draw on proven approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), attachment-based work, and play therapy to help kids move from feeling stuck to feeling empowered.
I earned my master’s degree in counseling psychology from Santa Clara University while raising my two children, giving me a deep understanding of the challenges families face.
Initiating therapy is a courageous and vulnerable step. For many who have experienced trauma, addiction, and relational issues in their past, this can be an intense experience. I will work closely with you to understand your individual circumstances and needs. Together, we will build a plan that honors your journey of healing. As a therapist, I will work to provide a safe space and act as a guide as you build insight and explore new ways of living. My goal is to promote healing from within, shift pervasive beliefs that no longer serve you, and help you explore and uncover attunement to your purpose and sense of self.
Initiating therapy is a courageous and vulnerable step. For many who have experienced trauma, addiction, and relational issues in their past, this can be an intense experience. I will work closely with you to understand your individual circumstances and needs. Together, we will build a plan that honors your journey of healing. As a therapist, I will work to provide a safe space and act as a guide as you build insight and explore new ways of living. My goal is to promote healing from within, shift pervasive beliefs that no longer serve you, and help you explore and uncover attunement to your purpose and sense of self.
Seeking therapy can often be a scary and confusing decision to make. If you are experiencing difficulties in life that seem overwhelming or you feel stuck in a rut, I can be the person that will join you on the path to figuring out what step to take next. My approach to therapy is integrative and I work collaboratively with my clients to create a treatment plan that is unique to each individual in order to promote growth.
Seeking therapy can often be a scary and confusing decision to make. If you are experiencing difficulties in life that seem overwhelming or you feel stuck in a rut, I can be the person that will join you on the path to figuring out what step to take next. My approach to therapy is integrative and I work collaboratively with my clients to create a treatment plan that is unique to each individual in order to promote growth.
I work with folks with a range of concerns, including challenges with anxiety, perfectionism, self-criticism and self-doubt, difficulty with emotion regulation, relationship concerns and challenging life transitions. I also have specialized training in evidence-based treatments for eating disorders and trauma-related disorders, and enjoy working with folks who are seeking to "take back" control from the ways disordered eating and/or trauma has impacted their lives.
I work with folks with a range of concerns, including challenges with anxiety, perfectionism, self-criticism and self-doubt, difficulty with emotion regulation, relationship concerns and challenging life transitions. I also have specialized training in evidence-based treatments for eating disorders and trauma-related disorders, and enjoy working with folks who are seeking to "take back" control from the ways disordered eating and/or trauma has impacted their lives.
Hello. My name is Courtney Carter. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in supporting young adults, professional women, and African American families and individuals with mental health support, behavioral/emotional concerns, and with professionals making career and educational changes. My approach is described as "inspiring others", "coaching" and "motivating" but I am also able to provide a safe open space to support with self-guidance. I enjoy supporting African American women professionals who need support with managing the emotional stress of making career and educational decisions.
Hello. My name is Courtney Carter. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in supporting young adults, professional women, and African American families and individuals with mental health support, behavioral/emotional concerns, and with professionals making career and educational changes. My approach is described as "inspiring others", "coaching" and "motivating" but I am also able to provide a safe open space to support with self-guidance. I enjoy supporting African American women professionals who need support with managing the emotional stress of making career and educational decisions.
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Launching a private psychotherapy practice can feel overwhelming—between navigating legal requirements, forming a business entity, building a website, and attracting your first clients, it’s easy to feel stuck before you begin. We provide a complete, flat-fee solution designed specifically for California psychotherapists who are ready to go out on their own. Founded by Mike Lubofsky, a licensed psychotherapist and California attorney, our service combines expert legal formation with smart, strategic marketing to give you everything you need to launch with confidence.
Hi, I’m Jamie, a licensed therapist providing virtual therapy for women across California. I specialize in supporting women navigating infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition to motherhood.
Many of the women I work with feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from themselves while trying to care for everyone around them. Therapy offers a space to slow down, process what you're carrying, and feel supported without judgment.
My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. Wherever you are in your journey, I’m here to help you navigate life's challenges and reconnect with yourself.
Hi, I’m Jamie, a licensed therapist providing virtual therapy for women across California. I specialize in supporting women navigating infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition to motherhood.
Many of the women I work with feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from themselves while trying to care for everyone around them. Therapy offers a space to slow down, process what you're carrying, and feel supported without judgment.
My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. Wherever you are in your journey, I’m here to help you navigate life's challenges and reconnect with yourself.
I combine empathy, humor, attachment work, EMDR, Jungian and inner child work, CBT, EFT, IFS, ACT, DBT, and hypnosis to help people heal, grow, and reconnect with meaning, purpose, and love.
People often tell me they feel comfortable sharing things with me that they have never shared before. I bring my authentic self, empathy, warmth, humor, and decades of experience into therapy. Licensed since 1984, I tailor treatment to each individual using attachment therapy, EMDR, CBT, Jungian depth work, IFS, ACT, EFT, DBT, hypnosis, and trauma-informed.
I combine empathy, humor, attachment work, EMDR, Jungian and inner child work, CBT, EFT, IFS, ACT, DBT, and hypnosis to help people heal, grow, and reconnect with meaning, purpose, and love.
People often tell me they feel comfortable sharing things with me that they have never shared before. I bring my authentic self, empathy, warmth, humor, and decades of experience into therapy. Licensed since 1984, I tailor treatment to each individual using attachment therapy, EMDR, CBT, Jungian depth work, IFS, ACT, EFT, DBT, hypnosis, and trauma-informed.
Are you struggling to feel seen by your friends, community, and family? Do you feel stuck in a spiral that makes you feel further from your sense of self? Have you discovered or questioned something about yourself that you need support in exploring? Should life transitions or demands be this difficult and lonely? Does living in your skin feel foreign or shameful?
You've tried therapy, you've tried your bestie, you've tried goat yoga, and it still feels like no one gets it.
Here, the room is yours. Take up as much space as you need. When's the last time you honored what you needed? Let's explore and honor your story together.
Are you struggling to feel seen by your friends, community, and family? Do you feel stuck in a spiral that makes you feel further from your sense of self? Have you discovered or questioned something about yourself that you need support in exploring? Should life transitions or demands be this difficult and lonely? Does living in your skin feel foreign or shameful?
You've tried therapy, you've tried your bestie, you've tried goat yoga, and it still feels like no one gets it.
Here, the room is yours. Take up as much space as you need. When's the last time you honored what you needed? Let's explore and honor your story together.
My training includes but is not limited to therapeutic modalities of CBT (and CBT for Psychosis), DBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic.
Asking for help can be a monumental decision that requires a lot of courage. Finding the right therapist can be an equally difficult task. A therapeutic relationship needs to feel safe and collaborative, as it can serve as a foundation for healing. My goal is to assist you in accessing your internal strengths, exploring obstacles and working to overcome your challenges. Understanding what style or type of therapy you need can feel confusing. I will work with you to create a plan for treatment that is aligned with your needs and personality.
My training includes but is not limited to therapeutic modalities of CBT (and CBT for Psychosis), DBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic.
Asking for help can be a monumental decision that requires a lot of courage. Finding the right therapist can be an equally difficult task. A therapeutic relationship needs to feel safe and collaborative, as it can serve as a foundation for healing. My goal is to assist you in accessing your internal strengths, exploring obstacles and working to overcome your challenges. Understanding what style or type of therapy you need can feel confusing. I will work with you to create a plan for treatment that is aligned with your needs and personality.
I've taught CBT skills, DBT skills, trauma and mood regulation skills, self-care, goal setting and more.
Susan C Terris, LMFT 34868. My approach to therapy is first to listen deeply to what a client's needs are, and to work collaboratively and non-judgmentally with them towards their goals. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to be an active participant in their own treatment. I have worked with clients successfully on depression, mood disorders, bipolar disorders, all types of anxiety (including trauma), grief and any type of adjustment to life changes, including relationships. I'm currently working with young adults and adults from 18 to 100. I enjoy working with many different types of conditions.
I've taught CBT skills, DBT skills, trauma and mood regulation skills, self-care, goal setting and more.
Susan C Terris, LMFT 34868. My approach to therapy is first to listen deeply to what a client's needs are, and to work collaboratively and non-judgmentally with them towards their goals. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to be an active participant in their own treatment. I have worked with clients successfully on depression, mood disorders, bipolar disorders, all types of anxiety (including trauma), grief and any type of adjustment to life changes, including relationships. I'm currently working with young adults and adults from 18 to 100. I enjoy working with many different types of conditions.
I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate, culturally sensitive, and tailored to each person’s needs. As a bilingual therapist, I offer services in English and Farsi and understand the importance of cultural background in healing. Together, we focus on building coping skills, improving emotional well-being, and supporting meaningful change so you can move toward a more balanced life.
I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate, culturally sensitive, and tailored to each person’s needs. As a bilingual therapist, I offer services in English and Farsi and understand the importance of cultural background in healing. Together, we focus on building coping skills, improving emotional well-being, and supporting meaningful change so you can move toward a more balanced life.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as my primary approach, and draw from other evidence based approaches like CBT, DBT, Narrative therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Play Therapy.
My mission as a therapist is to create a space for clients to feel empowered and supported in addressing the challenges they face in life. I hold the belief that every person that walks through that door already has the internal resilience, skills, and knowledge on what they need, but may have trouble accessing this within themselves — and the therapeutic process can help clients to better develop, utilize, and refine those intrinsic abilities. I have worked with clients on a wide range of topics, including anxiety, depression, complex trauma, substance abuse, grief, and life transitions, and have worked with clients of all ages.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as my primary approach, and draw from other evidence based approaches like CBT, DBT, Narrative therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Play Therapy.
My mission as a therapist is to create a space for clients to feel empowered and supported in addressing the challenges they face in life. I hold the belief that every person that walks through that door already has the internal resilience, skills, and knowledge on what they need, but may have trouble accessing this within themselves — and the therapeutic process can help clients to better develop, utilize, and refine those intrinsic abilities. I have worked with clients on a wide range of topics, including anxiety, depression, complex trauma, substance abuse, grief, and life transitions, and have worked with clients of all ages.
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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.