Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in San Marcos, CA
My therapeutic approach draws from a variety of modalities, including Adlerian, Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical ( DBT), Gestalt, and Psychoanalytic therapies.
Hello! My name is Lindsay. I love to talk about your childhood! I work with your identity (how you see yourself) and where events happen in your development. I enjoy helping you find the real you and having better relationships with those around you. I especially love working with anger. Let's process your life events together.
My therapeutic approach draws from a variety of modalities, including Adlerian, Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical ( DBT), Gestalt, and Psychoanalytic therapies.
Hello! My name is Lindsay. I love to talk about your childhood! I work with your identity (how you see yourself) and where events happen in your development. I enjoy helping you find the real you and having better relationships with those around you. I especially love working with anger. Let's process your life events together.
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist with experience in both forensic and community settings. I’ve worked with individuals facing complex presentations, including trauma and a range of mental health challenges. Through this work, I’ve learned that everyone deserves a space where they feel safe to be themselves, heard, and truly understood.
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist with experience in both forensic and community settings. I’ve worked with individuals facing complex presentations, including trauma and a range of mental health challenges. Through this work, I’ve learned that everyone deserves a space where they feel safe to be themselves, heard, and truly understood.
I focus on Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Survivors, somatic reprocessing, ACEIPS, & Trauma informed care, I cater EMDR, DBT, CBT, IFS, and somatic work to create a holistic approach.
Has your world and experiences left you feeling sad, stressed, overwhelmed, alone, hopeless? Sometimes this can lead to depression, anxiety, grief, trauma or thoughts of just not being here. What has happened to you can impact how you feel about yourself, others, feeling lost and confused, or alone. I strive to provide a space to hear you. We will work together to create an approach that you feel best fits your journey. My focus is Trauma, grief and Post-traumatic growth. I work with Military, First Responders, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, BPD, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery & Treating Adult Children of Emotional Immature Parents.
I focus on Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Survivors, somatic reprocessing, ACEIPS, & Trauma informed care, I cater EMDR, DBT, CBT, IFS, and somatic work to create a holistic approach.
Has your world and experiences left you feeling sad, stressed, overwhelmed, alone, hopeless? Sometimes this can lead to depression, anxiety, grief, trauma or thoughts of just not being here. What has happened to you can impact how you feel about yourself, others, feeling lost and confused, or alone. I strive to provide a space to hear you. We will work together to create an approach that you feel best fits your journey. My focus is Trauma, grief and Post-traumatic growth. I work with Military, First Responders, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, BPD, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery & Treating Adult Children of Emotional Immature Parents.
Facing life's challenges can often feel overwhelming. Whether you're experiencing pain, uncertainty, or just feeling stuck, I can provide the support and help you need to navigate these struggles. Whether it's your first time considering therapy, or you're already familiar with the process, I'm here to help!
Facing life's challenges can often feel overwhelming. Whether you're experiencing pain, uncertainty, or just feeling stuck, I can provide the support and help you need to navigate these struggles. Whether it's your first time considering therapy, or you're already familiar with the process, I'm here to help!
Using CBT, DBT, IFS, narrative, and solution-focused therapy, I help you build practical coping skills, deepen self-understanding, while practicing mindfulness and creating meaningful, lasting change at your own pace.
I am here for someone who appears “high-functioning” on the outside but feels overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted on the inside. They might be navigating recovery, grief, parenting stress, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, and often feel pressure to keep it together for others. Many have spent years taking care of everyone else while quietly putting their own needs last. They may struggle with big emotions like; anxiety, shame, sadness, anger or feel stuck in patterns they understand intellectually but can’t seem to change.
Using CBT, DBT, IFS, narrative, and solution-focused therapy, I help you build practical coping skills, deepen self-understanding, while practicing mindfulness and creating meaningful, lasting change at your own pace.
I am here for someone who appears “high-functioning” on the outside but feels overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted on the inside. They might be navigating recovery, grief, parenting stress, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, and often feel pressure to keep it together for others. Many have spent years taking care of everyone else while quietly putting their own needs last. They may struggle with big emotions like; anxiety, shame, sadness, anger or feel stuck in patterns they understand intellectually but can’t seem to change.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with a compassionate heart and a dedicated spirit, I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to share your deepest thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of concern. With over 10 years in the field of psychotherapy, and earlier experience as a school counselor, I specialize in helping individuals of all ages overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I am particularly interested in helping couples resolve their conflicts and learn to communicate lovingly and effectively, so as to model this behavior to their entire family.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with a compassionate heart and a dedicated spirit, I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to share your deepest thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of concern. With over 10 years in the field of psychotherapy, and earlier experience as a school counselor, I specialize in helping individuals of all ages overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I am particularly interested in helping couples resolve their conflicts and learn to communicate lovingly and effectively, so as to model this behavior to their entire family.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about your next steps? Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity exploration, or relationship challenges, I’m here to help. I provide a supportive and collaborative space where you can feel safe to explore, heal, and grow—at your own pace and in your own way. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families using a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach. I tailor each session to your unique goals, preferences, and strengths.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about your next steps? Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity exploration, or relationship challenges, I’m here to help. I provide a supportive and collaborative space where you can feel safe to explore, heal, and grow—at your own pace and in your own way. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families using a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach. I tailor each session to your unique goals, preferences, and strengths.
I’m passionate about providing the direction when my clients have a destination! When you know what your wellbeing looks like I will help you get there with self exploration and visible action!
I love working with clients who are making life transitions and building resilience.
I’m passionate about providing the direction when my clients have a destination! When you know what your wellbeing looks like I will help you get there with self exploration and visible action!
I love working with clients who are making life transitions and building resilience.
Whether supporting someone through postpartum depression, relationship challenges, or the evolving demands of aging, Marcella tailors treatment using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques to promote stability and self-empowerment
Marcella is also experienced in working with the LGBTQ+ community and provides gender-affirmative medical readiness evaluations. She offers inclusive, affirming care that acknowledges the complex relationship between identity, mental health, and social stressors.Marcella is also experienced in working with the LGBTQ+ community and provides gender-affirmative
Whether supporting someone through postpartum depression, relationship challenges, or the evolving demands of aging, Marcella tailors treatment using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques to promote stability and self-empowerment
Marcella is also experienced in working with the LGBTQ+ community and provides gender-affirmative medical readiness evaluations. She offers inclusive, affirming care that acknowledges the complex relationship between identity, mental health, and social stressors.Marcella is also experienced in working with the LGBTQ+ community and provides gender-affirmative
For most of us, life can be hard and difficult to navigate. Life stressors can make you feel defeated and unable to be present. It’s important to talk about tough topics. People are hesitant to be honest and vulnerable with their feelings and thoughts for fear of judgment when the reality is that we all are human and share similar negative thoughts and experiences. The more we are able to talk about it, the more we understand and can focus on supporting each other. We also experience loss, hopelessness, moments of feeling overwhelmed or lost. Let’s get better together where you feel safe and respected to do so. You deserve wellness!
For most of us, life can be hard and difficult to navigate. Life stressors can make you feel defeated and unable to be present. It’s important to talk about tough topics. People are hesitant to be honest and vulnerable with their feelings and thoughts for fear of judgment when the reality is that we all are human and share similar negative thoughts and experiences. The more we are able to talk about it, the more we understand and can focus on supporting each other. We also experience loss, hopelessness, moments of feeling overwhelmed or lost. Let’s get better together where you feel safe and respected to do so. You deserve wellness!
You may be navigating overwhelm, grief, depression, trauma, narcissistic abuse recovery, uncertainty, or a sense of disconnection on your journey toward feeling more whole. I believe therapy is not about fixing or rushing healing, but about learning to be with yourself more honestly and compassionately. At your pace, we explore emotions, the nervous system, and your personal story to cultivate grounding, insight, and connection. I strive to offer a space where you feel seen, heard, and safe to heal, explore meaning, and reconnect with hope and purpose.
You may be navigating overwhelm, grief, depression, trauma, narcissistic abuse recovery, uncertainty, or a sense of disconnection on your journey toward feeling more whole. I believe therapy is not about fixing or rushing healing, but about learning to be with yourself more honestly and compassionately. At your pace, we explore emotions, the nervous system, and your personal story to cultivate grounding, insight, and connection. I strive to offer a space where you feel seen, heard, and safe to heal, explore meaning, and reconnect with hope and purpose.
I have specialized training in EMDR therapy to help clients process trauma and difficult life experiences, as well as Somatic Therapy techniques to support nervous system regulation and the mind-body connection. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, infertility, chronic illness, grief, depression, relationship issues and life transitions.
Losing my brother at a young age, navigating infertility, and living with a complex chronic illness have shaped the way I show up as a therapist — with compassion, humility, and a genuine understanding that healing is rarely linear.
I have specialized training in EMDR therapy to help clients process trauma and difficult life experiences, as well as Somatic Therapy techniques to support nervous system regulation and the mind-body connection. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, infertility, chronic illness, grief, depression, relationship issues and life transitions.
Losing my brother at a young age, navigating infertility, and living with a complex chronic illness have shaped the way I show up as a therapist — with compassion, humility, and a genuine understanding that healing is rarely linear.
Hello! Thank you for visiting my page. I am honored. I consider it a privilege to do this healing work.
I utilize an integrative and supportive approach that blends evidence-based practices with subconscious and somatic tools that support mental, physical and emotional healing.
My specialties include trauma, grief & loss, couples counseling, stress & anxiety, existential crisis, parenting support, and major life transitions such as separation & divorce, new career, health challenges, empty nest, and loss of goals/dreams. I work with individuals 17 and above. You are not alone. Hope and healing are possible!
Hello! Thank you for visiting my page. I am honored. I consider it a privilege to do this healing work.
I utilize an integrative and supportive approach that blends evidence-based practices with subconscious and somatic tools that support mental, physical and emotional healing.
My specialties include trauma, grief & loss, couples counseling, stress & anxiety, existential crisis, parenting support, and major life transitions such as separation & divorce, new career, health challenges, empty nest, and loss of goals/dreams. I work with individuals 17 and above. You are not alone. Hope and healing are possible!
Samantha Shields is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2001 and her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego. Her years of experience in outpatient and inpatient settings have included individuals, families, couples, children and teens.
Samantha Shields is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2001 and her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego. Her years of experience in outpatient and inpatient settings have included individuals, families, couples, children and teens.
Has anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or injuries ever prevented you from performing at your best? I am an athlete turned therapist who is passionate about helping other athletes navigate the world of overwhelming athletic expectations. As a previous collegiate athlete, I understand the unique challenges athletes face including: sports performance, anxiety, injury and recovery, training schedules, and post-sports transition. As a therapist, I understand how the body and mind are interconnected and impacts our mental health.
Has anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or injuries ever prevented you from performing at your best? I am an athlete turned therapist who is passionate about helping other athletes navigate the world of overwhelming athletic expectations. As a previous collegiate athlete, I understand the unique challenges athletes face including: sports performance, anxiety, injury and recovery, training schedules, and post-sports transition. As a therapist, I understand how the body and mind are interconnected and impacts our mental health.
Lubna B. Waraich is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2019. Lubna takes a client-centered approach, emphasizing warmth, honesty, respect, and empowerment. She proudly adopts a bio/psycho/social/spiritual perspective, seeing all the parts that make a person whole. Lubna utilizes a wide range of modalities, stemming from Attachment Theory, CBT, Solution Focus, and Strength Base Therapy. She has worked with individuals who are struggling to understand their own Neurodiversity, anxiety, ADHD, depression, life changes/transitions, and trauma.
Lubna B. Waraich is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2019. Lubna takes a client-centered approach, emphasizing warmth, honesty, respect, and empowerment. She proudly adopts a bio/psycho/social/spiritual perspective, seeing all the parts that make a person whole. Lubna utilizes a wide range of modalities, stemming from Attachment Theory, CBT, Solution Focus, and Strength Base Therapy. She has worked with individuals who are struggling to understand their own Neurodiversity, anxiety, ADHD, depression, life changes/transitions, and trauma.
You may have been thinking about finding a therapist for some time, but stress, anxiety and everyday demands have made it hard to prioritize your own care. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, caught in patterns with food, relationships, or behaviors that no longer serve them. Some come without fully realizing how much unresolved loss or emotional pain is influencing their lives. Together we will explore how to move away from unhealthy patterns and into a more fulfilling, meaningful life.
You may have been thinking about finding a therapist for some time, but stress, anxiety and everyday demands have made it hard to prioritize your own care. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, caught in patterns with food, relationships, or behaviors that no longer serve them. Some come without fully realizing how much unresolved loss or emotional pain is influencing their lives. Together we will explore how to move away from unhealthy patterns and into a more fulfilling, meaningful life.
Hi, my name is Yesenia, but I go by Yesi! I’m a bilingual Spanish speaking therapist who has experience working with children and adults. I have 12 years of experience working with individuals dealing with psychosis, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma. I believe in creating a safe environment where you can share your thoughts, feelings, and stressors. I'm here to help and look forward to working with you!
Hi, my name is Yesenia, but I go by Yesi! I’m a bilingual Spanish speaking therapist who has experience working with children and adults. I have 12 years of experience working with individuals dealing with psychosis, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma. I believe in creating a safe environment where you can share your thoughts, feelings, and stressors. I'm here to help and look forward to working with you!
I use evidenced based therapies including EMDR, CBT, DBT and TF-CBT to help clients heal their past, learn to self sooth, and empower themselves to navigate life's challenges.
Assisting clients with identifying what truly matters to them and uncovering their values is another key focus of my treatment philosophy. By living with purpose, clients can gain fresh perspectives and new directions on their path to healing.
I use evidenced based therapies including EMDR, CBT, DBT and TF-CBT to help clients heal their past, learn to self sooth, and empower themselves to navigate life's challenges.
Assisting clients with identifying what truly matters to them and uncovering their values is another key focus of my treatment philosophy. By living with purpose, clients can gain fresh perspectives and new directions on their path to healing.
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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.