Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Westlake Village, CA

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? You're not alone. You've got more strength inside you than you might realize, and I'm here to help you reconnect with it. In my practice, I strive to create a nurturing environment for my clients—a safe space where you can explore your emotions and experiences without fear of judgment. Together, we'll gently navigate through the challenges you're facing, uncover valuable insights and develop strategies to help you cope. Whatever you're going through, I'm here to offer you compassion and support as you journey towards healing and growth. You don't have to face this alone.

Welcome! I work collaboratively with individuals to help them increase awareness and acceptance, explore emotions, and grow. I specialize in working with individuals ages 15-40 who are experiencing challenges with substance use, codependency, life transitions and co-occurring disorders. I facilitate individuals in exploring challenging emotions, developing healthy coping tools, implementing a self-care plan, and creating sustainable change. I aim to help each person that I work with to transition into the best version of themselves and experience empowerment, self-love, and freedom.

I have four primary areas of focus. I help young adults navigating the challenges of launching into adulthood and finding purpose. I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression and relationships challenges and I specialize in helping individuals who struggle with compulsive eating or struggles with body image and their relationship with food. I also work with couples who are struggling with communication and connection in their relationship and want to learn how to develop better understanding, problem solving skills and greater intimacy.

Hi! I'm Dr. G and I'd love to help lift some of the weight you've been carrying. I specialize in working with postpartum depression as well as the struggles new parents experience in adjusting to their new normal. Whether you're a new mom or experiencing brand new challenges with a second/third baby, the postpartum period can be extremely difficult. From postpartum depression and anxiety to embracing a whole new identity, motherhood can be a lot. But you don't have to do it alone! I am here to help you navigate parenthood - and most importantly to put yourself first and address any obstacles that are preventing you from thriving!

I am certified in EMDR and specialize in working with Adults and Children who have experienced trauma, stress, anxiety, grief, etc. I help clients find their inner resilience and learn healthy coping skills and distress tolerance. I work from a trauma-informed and somatic lens in order to address what is going on within the body, brain, and spirit. I utilize EMDR and somatic psychotherapies such as trauma-informed mindfulness, breath work, sound, yoga, and reiki. I offer EMDR intensives (anywhere from 3 to 6 hours) for those who don't have time to come to therapy weekly and/or want to work through their symptoms at a faster pace.

Whether you are searching for someone to support you on your journey in challenging and painful life situations, assist you to know yourself better, explore with you creative and/or emotional blockages, or help you improve your relationship with others, I am here to do - please reach out.

Dr. van der Kolk writes that "Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives." My approach to therapy is grounded in this concept. I believe that healing from emotional suffering takes place when the client feels deeply heard and understood. I believe that effective therapy is a collaborative process between client and therapist and that my job is to hold the space for my clients to explore the fears and anxieties that impede their growth and sense of well being.

I specialize in working with high achievers who worry about not being where they believe they should be, despite their success and whose anxiety, self-doubt, and perfectionism consume part of their lives. In our culture, we often prioritize personal uniqueness, but beneath the surface, we tend to suppress our individuality, defining ourselves more by what we do than by our true selves. As an immigrant woman of color, I have firsthand experience of how contextual factors and identities can compound the challenges that high achievers already face.

Life is not black & white, the beauty is in the grey. I believe that everybody deserves support in their journey toward meaning and connection. The absence of support, meaning, purpose, or connection can lead to disorder and dysfunction. It is my privilege as a therapist to watch others explore and create a full life. My work focuses on the unique struggles of the individual, couple, or family. I use story, feedback, empathy, and education to help each client discover balance and their authentic self. My hope is that each person I get to work with learns the tools that work for them and can embrace the grey areas in life.

Considering making some changes in your life or wondering why life has you down? I trust you have good reason for being concerned. As a trauma-informed therapist and Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional, I want to hear all about it.

Trauma tears through our lives like a storm causing worry and sadness. You may feel fragmented and alone as you try to understand what has happened and how you'll ever be the same. Whether years ago or yesterday, trauma erodes happiness and leaves you feeling as though you can never trust or feel safe again. But there is hope. Trauma informed therapy utilizes various techniques to support the reconfiguration of thoughts and belief systems. As you walk this path, I will be with you every step of the way. Through the healing nature of the therapeutic relationship, you will begin to regain a sense of belonging and feel whole again.

Society and social media tell us that we should look, feel, learn, and act a certain way to “fit in.” More often than not, you don’t fit the typical mold and maybe feel like an outsider; other, different, even less than. If you feel anxious, depressed, lonely, have a difficult relationship with food and/or struggle with body image, you’re not alone. I am here to offer you support, acceptance, non-judgment, balance, and effective tools to help you live life with more fulfillment and less conflict. I see adolescents and adults living with various mental health challenges and life transitions.

I specialize in working with individuals grappling with the chaos of out-of-control behaviors or the weight of unresolved trauma. My clients are in search of a sanctuary where truth serves as the cornerstone, and the journey to self-discovery is honored. My role is to facilitate this exploration, to gently guide them through the unveiling of their true selves. Maybe you've had to hide parts of who you are or felt ashamed of your behaviors. In our shared space, you are encouraged to bring your whole self into the light. Collaboratively, we will work together to achieve your goals.

Hello and Welcome... Whether you are brand new to therapy or have had many years of experience in doing therapy, I can help. As a Solution Focused Therapist, my goal is to help you to uncover your true potential so that you can lead a life that is truly worth celebrating. Although we cannot change difficult situations in the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

32 + years experience in the field of Addiction and Recovery Related Disorders: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, etc. State/National Specialty Certifications: Addictions (Sex, Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling, Internet, DOT & Legal Assessments,) Sobriety Monitoring Impaired Professionals, Family Systems Interventions, Trust Fund and/or Entitled Adolescents/Adults, ACA/Codependency. Out of State DUI Assessments and Counseling, Gambling Counseling for gambler and/or family members at no cost to client.