Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Sunnyvale, CA
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Iris Cohen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My focus is on easing your stress, worries, and challenges that you are facing. Together we will work on finding better ways to communicate at home and at work. I am offering tele-therapy through video and/or phone to all who want to be seen.I enjoy working with couples and individuals. When dealing with negative thoughts, I work on finding more coping thoughts, while using different approaches, such as CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy),
DBT
(
dialectical
behavioral therapy), and family systems. With couples I often use EFT (emotional focus therapy). My therapy style is nurturing and empowering. Your happiness is my first priority!
SF Bay Therapist Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello, We are a diverse group of therapists for the diverse and unique children, adults and couples of the California bay area. We create supportive and confidential environment for clients wanting to improve their mental health conditions of Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD/ trauma, depression and relational issues with treatment through Mindfulness based CBT,
DBT
, Psychodynamic, Narrative, EMDR, EFT, Imago and Solution Focused therapy modalities, to name few. Please, visit us on www.sfbaytherapistgroup.com to read more about our treatments, therapists and client services.

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.

Heena Parikh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified
Verified
While, integrating clinical expertise, some therapies I am engage with are Mindfulness, CBT,
DBT
, Solution Focus, Narrative, Psychodynamic, EMDR, EFT, Imago and effective communication skills tools to support you.
Hello, you may be feeling sad, stressed, overwhelmed, or lonely... and looking for help with feeling happy, calm and connected within and with your relationships. Take a step... and let's talk about how we can bridge that gap.

Kimberly VanKirk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hi there, my name is Kim VanKirk and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I provide telehealth mental health therapy and specialize in treating adults with anxiety disorders, trauma and stress related disorders and perinatal mood disorders. I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
Dialectical
Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness and Meditation and Solution Focused Therapy to help my clients meet their goals.

Susan Madson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Then I work with strength based CBT,
DBT
, solution focused, interpersonal, narrative and mindfulness techniques.
My name is Susan K Madson and I am a LCSW. I specialize in depression, anxiety, anger issues, identify coping skills, build relationship skills, identify client strengths, teach meditation, grounding, and relaxation techniques, reduce trauma response by teaching self regulation skills and other mental health treatment techniques to stabilize emotional and behavioral functioning. Further, specialties include addiction issues, grief work and couples therapy. The client's that I am most comfortable treating are ages 18-65. Most of my experience is with mental health and substance abuse disorders.
Not accepting new clients

Kelly Dunn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Some of the modalities that I use in therapy include components of mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT),
dialectical
behavioral therapy (
DBT
), family systems therapy and trauma-informed practices.
I specialize in working with children, teens and young adults who are experiencing struggles with identity development, low self-esteem, difficult life transitions, challenging family dynamics and/or symptoms of depression, anxiety and trauma. I am passionate about helping individuals explore all aspects of what makes them who they are. Many people come to therapy with mixed feelings and assumptions about the therapeutic process. My goal is to create a warm and nurturing space for individuals to explore themselves, build insight, and incorporate positive change in their lives.

Briana Barrera
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
Briana is extremely compassionate, attuned, non-judgmental, and deeply cares about her clients. She is an advanced practitioner in CBT,
DBT
, and EMDR Phase I-III. She most recently worked as a psychotherapist at Mental Health America Los Angeles Wellness Center (MHALA) and was widely loved by her clients. Briana has worked with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, family crisis, and relationship conflicts.

Joelle Rabow Maletis & Associates, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAEd, MA, LMFT
Verified
10 Endorsed
Verified
10 Endorsed
As a well-known psychotherapist Joelle, Clinical Director/CEO/Founder of Joelle Rabow Maletis & Associates, Inc., offices in the Bay Area’s Silicon Valley, CA and Texas, we utilize reflective listening and builds rapport with our clients, incorporating CBT and
DBT
skills, somatic work, EMDR along with trauma informed and solution-focused therapy, to provide a structure that allows clients to make changes in their own lives. We focus on establishing collaborations, promoting self-growth while incorporating mindfulness training to achieve client results. Our passion's helping clients develop past trauma, through post traumatic growth!

Kara Fitzpatrick
Psychologist, PhD, FAED
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed psychologist working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I have specialty training in working with anxiety, depression and eating disorders. I specialize in CBT, Family Based Treatment of eating disorders (FBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and
Dialectical
Behavior Therapy (
DBT
). I particularly enjoy working with families and parents. I am committed to providing excellent, empirically-supported treatments as well as providing expert diagnosis and treatment planning for those looking for guidance and wellness.

Kevin Brock
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have received specialized training in
Dialectical
Behavior Therapy treating Borderline Personality disorder as well as EMDR to treat distress resulting from trauma.
I have worked with a variety of populations doing individual, couples, and group psychotherapy as well as psychological testing. My theoretical approach is based on a variety of methods, techniques and philosophies based upon both research and my clinical experience. I believe no one method of therapy can meet everyone's needs, so I employ a variety of behavioral, cognitive, interpersonal interventions, and problem solving strategies based upon your individual needs and goals. I take the approach that the most empathetic thing I can do for you is to help bring you closer to your personal goals.

Jenna Sholl, Cura Integrative Health
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I am dedicated to guiding my patients towards rapid symptom relief and long-lasting change using Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and
DBT
.
Do you find your current relationship(s) disappointing, have trouble keeping relationships or finding one at all? Our patients have concerns about how trauma impacts their daily life. They often report that food feels overwhelming and confusing. We will track and understand the unsettling and yet important feelings you have about yourself, your past, your food intake and your relationships with others. Common topics addressed in session include anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulty, feeling out of control with food, concerns about sex and more.

Bev Jewell Aasect Certified Sex Therapist
Counselor, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in Sex Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy,
DBT
, CBT, and use a Mindfulness approach for managing anxiety and emotions.
Are you experiencing: relationship issues, feeling overwhelmed, or stuck? Perhaps you are in a Neuro-Diverse relationship (you're wired differently) and stuggle to understand each other and get your needs met? Do you want to learn better commuication and problem-solving skills? Maybe you want a more fulfilling sex life - solo, or with your partner. There are many things that affect us and our sexuality over time - stress, age, life events, hormone changes... I can help you navigate these areas to find the answers you're looking for and get you to a better place!

Alysia St. Clair
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
Alysia is a warm, compassionate, caring clinician who provides a calm safe environment to work through life's challenges. Alysia has extensive experience working with a variety of populations including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and trauma. She uses Evidenced-Based Practices including mindfulness,
DBT
, EMDR, and CBT to help clients work through struggles. She is an expert on addiction and trauma based interventions. Alysia is certified as an Advanced Mindfulness Practitioner. She is genuinely compassionate and engages deeply with her clients.

Deanna Wong
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hi there, I'm Deanna, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As an Asian American woman of immigrant parents, I am passionate about helping diverse marginalized populations, young adults, and teens because I believe these populations are often unseen and struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Asian Americans from immigrant families hit close to home! I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am solution-focused and may address intergenerational/historical trauma if needed. I also use
Dialectical
Behavior Therapy techniques.

Irit Broner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I use evidence-based therapy approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
Dialectical
Behavioral Therapy (
DBT
), and Emotional Focus Therapy (EFT).
Welcome, I am offering you a safe place to explore your thoughts and feelings and learn new ways to cope with life challenges. I am a bilingual therapist providing therapy in both English and Hebrew. I provide psychotherapy to individuals, families, couples, and children. My approach to therapy is humanistic based on empathy, acceptance, and collaboration.

Judith M Stout
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I utilize integrative mind-body techniques as well as
DBT
, and ACT in healing past traumas.
Traumatic experiences, relationship attachment woundings, and the general pressure to conform to social norms during our younger years, can cause our being to create some truly magnificent coping strategies to remain standing. Unfortunately these strategies can be digested and integrated into our identity long after they've stopped serving their purpose. I am passionate about supporting people reconnect with their true nature, by exploring parts work and somatic experiencing. Our past does not define us, and this work makes it possible to access the inspired, motivated, wisdom that exists in abundance underneath our conditioning.

Maritza Noriega
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Hi I’m Maritza Noriega. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist with seven years of experience providing mental health services to individuals, children, adolescents, and families. I have experience using different therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and
Dialectical
Behavioral Therapy to treat anxiety, depression, and trauma. I specialize in working with culturally diverse populations and am fluently bilingual in Spanish. I’m passionate about helping others and am committed to supporting, encouraging, and guiding individuals in addressing their mental health needs.

Jacqueline Leong-Abad
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in collaborating with adolescents, young adults, adults, and families on their goals for growth from a framework of understanding the impact of early attachments, generational trauma, power & privilege, and systems of oppression in one’s life and empowering folx towards their goals using
Dialectical
Behavior Therapy skills.
Therapy is a sacred space to talk, create, play and reflect on your past, present and future. I believe everyone has the innate need for agency and connection and given our lived experiences, we can get stuck at different points in life. My name is Jacqueline Leong-Abad and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Supervisor. I have been providing therapy since 2009. I have worked with clinical areas of focus, such as: depression; anxiety; ADHD; trauma; abuse; psychosis; suicide and self-harm; grief & loss; stage of life transitions; communication skills ; stress; and family issues.

Lushi Zhang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/psychotherapist with more than 12 years experiences providing psychotherapy services to hundreds of clients, I have mastered effective evidence-based interventions including
DBT
, ACT, EMDR, Solution-focused, Problem-Solving, Gottman Method.
Are you feeling stuck? Maybe it's your marriage or relationship which you found challenging or even hopeless, Maybe it's your anxiety, OCD, trauma or depression that bother you tremendously , maybe it's your relationship with yourself that you feel lost or never good enough. It’s so overwhelming that you try and try and try but couldn’t get out of the darkness. If this is you, you're in the right place. I am here to listen and help!I believe that everyone can change and grow even during the times you feel helpless and hopeless. I have witnessed powerful healing and growth in my presence.
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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.