Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Washington, DC
Thriveworks Counseling &Psychiatry Washington,D.C.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20045
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Schwartz primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) though he frequently incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) skills training and acceptance-based approaches into his treatment.
Dr. Schwartz believes in the importance of providing evidence-based treatments that can be adapted to fit the individual goals and needs of each person. He was trained as a scientist practitioner and has worked as a clinician on several NIH-funded treatment studies for PTSD and eating disorders.
Schwartz primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) though he frequently incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) skills training and acceptance-based approaches into his treatment.
Dr. Schwartz believes in the importance of providing evidence-based treatments that can be adapted to fit the individual goals and needs of each person. He was trained as a scientist practitioner and has worked as a clinician on several NIH-funded treatment studies for PTSD and eating disorders.
I combine this with concrete, evidence-based therapeutic techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT) skills, and mindfulness/acceptance.
I provide therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I have expertise in treating anxiety, depression, OCD, adjustment difficulties, ADHD, emotion dysregulation, coping with health issues and chronic illness, and stress-related disorders across the lifespan. I also specialize in women’s mental health and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I further specialize in working with college students and young adults (20's and 30's) through life transitions and identity development. In addition, I consult with parents to develop strategies to support their children, and enact lasting change in the home.
I combine this with concrete, evidence-based therapeutic techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT) skills, and mindfulness/acceptance.
I provide therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I have expertise in treating anxiety, depression, OCD, adjustment difficulties, ADHD, emotion dysregulation, coping with health issues and chronic illness, and stress-related disorders across the lifespan. I also specialize in women’s mental health and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I further specialize in working with college students and young adults (20's and 30's) through life transitions and identity development. In addition, I consult with parents to develop strategies to support their children, and enact lasting change in the home.
I utilize DBT ( Dialectical Behavior Therapy), CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy), and mindfulness-based approaches to support my clients’ growth and healing.
Does it feel like a struggle just to get through each day? Do you long for relief from unresolved issues, anxiety, or depression?
If you're feeling overwhelmed by these challenges, you're not alone. Together, we can work on understanding the root causes of your struggles and help you find peace and healing. Whether you're dealing with past trauma, painful emotions, or just feeling stuck, I am dedicated to helping you build a life that feels enjoyable and fulfilling.
I’m passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals and people of color, integrating each client’s cultural background and values into our work together.
I utilize DBT ( Dialectical Behavior Therapy), CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy), and mindfulness-based approaches to support my clients’ growth and healing.
Does it feel like a struggle just to get through each day? Do you long for relief from unresolved issues, anxiety, or depression?
If you're feeling overwhelmed by these challenges, you're not alone. Together, we can work on understanding the root causes of your struggles and help you find peace and healing. Whether you're dealing with past trauma, painful emotions, or just feeling stuck, I am dedicated to helping you build a life that feels enjoyable and fulfilling.
I’m passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals and people of color, integrating each client’s cultural background and values into our work together.
I use aspects of cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, psychodynamic theory, and mindfulness in practice.
I’m glad you've come to my page. Starting therapy is a brave first step to creating and maintaining change in your life. I am honored to work with clients in the process of overcoming current challenges, recovering from the past, or healing from trauma. I aim to provide a warm and safe space for the work we will do together. As a Licensed Graduate Social Worker, I offer individual and family sessions in my office in Tenleytown, DC or via telehealth. I specialize in working with clients who face anxiety and depression.
I use aspects of cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, psychodynamic theory, and mindfulness in practice.
I’m glad you've come to my page. Starting therapy is a brave first step to creating and maintaining change in your life. I am honored to work with clients in the process of overcoming current challenges, recovering from the past, or healing from trauma. I aim to provide a warm and safe space for the work we will do together. As a Licensed Graduate Social Worker, I offer individual and family sessions in my office in Tenleytown, DC or via telehealth. I specialize in working with clients who face anxiety and depression.
These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and trauma-informed approaches, along with motivational interviewing techniques.
I am a mental health therapist dedicated to helping you become the best version of yourself by fostering mental resilience, self-awareness, and self-efficacy. Together, we will explore your challenges and strengths, develop effective coping strategies, and create a personalized path toward growth and fulfillment. My goal is to empower you to navigate life's ups and downs with confidence, helping you cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself and build a brighter future!
These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and trauma-informed approaches, along with motivational interviewing techniques.
I am a mental health therapist dedicated to helping you become the best version of yourself by fostering mental resilience, self-awareness, and self-efficacy. Together, we will explore your challenges and strengths, develop effective coping strategies, and create a personalized path toward growth and fulfillment. My goal is to empower you to navigate life's ups and downs with confidence, helping you cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself and build a brighter future!
I have experience with evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Attachment-Based Psychotherapy.
Using a non-judgmental, empathic, and warm approach, I like to meet each client where they are at and utilize the modalities that best suit their needs. I believe that by creating a safe space to feel heard and understood, the therapeutic relationship can foster increased self-awareness, acceptance, and personal growth in many ways. I enjoy working with women, including college and graduate students. I have experience treating anxiety, depression, body image/self-esteem issues, relationship issues/insecure attachment, managing life stressors and transitions, as well as alcohol misuse.
I have experience with evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Attachment-Based Psychotherapy.
Using a non-judgmental, empathic, and warm approach, I like to meet each client where they are at and utilize the modalities that best suit their needs. I believe that by creating a safe space to feel heard and understood, the therapeutic relationship can foster increased self-awareness, acceptance, and personal growth in many ways. I enjoy working with women, including college and graduate students. I have experience treating anxiety, depression, body image/self-esteem issues, relationship issues/insecure attachment, managing life stressors and transitions, as well as alcohol misuse.
I use a client-centered approach, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address thought patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) for emotional regulation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to promote psychological flexibility, & trauma-focused techniques to support healing from past experiences to address your mental health concerns.
Are you finding it overwhelming to manage the complexities of a chronic illness along with feelings of depression, anxiety, or grief? Let me help you navigate these challenges. Together, we can develop strategies to improve both your physical and mental well-being, empowering you to achieve a better quality of life.
I use a client-centered approach, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address thought patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) for emotional regulation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to promote psychological flexibility, & trauma-focused techniques to support healing from past experiences to address your mental health concerns.
Are you finding it overwhelming to manage the complexities of a chronic illness along with feelings of depression, anxiety, or grief? Let me help you navigate these challenges. Together, we can develop strategies to improve both your physical and mental well-being, empowering you to achieve a better quality of life.
I also utilize CBT, DBT and ACT interventions.
If you are new to therapy, reaching out for help is an act of courage and a demonstration of your inner strength and hope for a better tomorrow. If you are experienced with therapy, you have developed your lists of likes and dislikes based on your experiences in therapy. I know that therapy works from my own life's journey, and I have confidence therapy will work for you. Now the task is finding the right fit. I want to meet with you for a "no cost," 15 minute chat to see if I am a good fit for the situations in your life that are motivating you to seek help.
I also utilize CBT, DBT and ACT interventions.
If you are new to therapy, reaching out for help is an act of courage and a demonstration of your inner strength and hope for a better tomorrow. If you are experienced with therapy, you have developed your lists of likes and dislikes based on your experiences in therapy. I know that therapy works from my own life's journey, and I have confidence therapy will work for you. Now the task is finding the right fit. I want to meet with you for a "no cost," 15 minute chat to see if I am a good fit for the situations in your life that are motivating you to seek help.
Phillip Richards—Anxiety•Depression•OCD•Stress
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005
We will draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and strength-based approaches, tailoring therapy to your needs and experiences.
Do you feel trapped in the grip of anxiety? Do your thoughts spiral with worry? Do obsessive thoughts take control, making it hard to focus on anything else? Do you feel hopeless or stuck? Are you overwhelmed? Do you struggle with compulsive behaviors related to OCD? Therapy offers a way forward. You can regain control and learn effective coping strategies to manage anxiety, stress, depression, and OCD. Explore the roots of your anxiety and uncover the sources of your depression. Develop a personalized plan to rediscover joy, balance, and purpose. Break the emotional chains that bind you, and live the life you truly want.
We will draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and strength-based approaches, tailoring therapy to your needs and experiences.
Do you feel trapped in the grip of anxiety? Do your thoughts spiral with worry? Do obsessive thoughts take control, making it hard to focus on anything else? Do you feel hopeless or stuck? Are you overwhelmed? Do you struggle with compulsive behaviors related to OCD? Therapy offers a way forward. You can regain control and learn effective coping strategies to manage anxiety, stress, depression, and OCD. Explore the roots of your anxiety and uncover the sources of your depression. Develop a personalized plan to rediscover joy, balance, and purpose. Break the emotional chains that bind you, and live the life you truly want.
I use CBT, DBT, Narrative and Adlerian Therapy to increase aware, distress tolerance, effective communication and regulation in order to decrease or eliminate symptoms and distress.
I work with create space for individuals across identities to process their experiences and identify ways to address interpersonal and intrapersonal challenges. We'll identify cognitive, emotional and behavioral patterns and your strengths as we work to alleviate or eliminate sex or intimacy related challenges, identity related distress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, pressure or overwhelm, discrimination or privilege, shame, transitions, self-esteem and more. We'll work to manage or reduce the adverse impact relationships and experiences on current cognitive, emotional and behavioural functioning.
I use CBT, DBT, Narrative and Adlerian Therapy to increase aware, distress tolerance, effective communication and regulation in order to decrease or eliminate symptoms and distress.
I work with create space for individuals across identities to process their experiences and identify ways to address interpersonal and intrapersonal challenges. We'll identify cognitive, emotional and behavioral patterns and your strengths as we work to alleviate or eliminate sex or intimacy related challenges, identity related distress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, pressure or overwhelm, discrimination or privilege, shame, transitions, self-esteem and more. We'll work to manage or reduce the adverse impact relationships and experiences on current cognitive, emotional and behavioural functioning.
Meet Our Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
However, I am dedicated to meeting my clients where they are, and I can bring a number of therapeutic modalities into our sessions, including DBT, Trauma Based Approaches, and CBT.
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, a trauma survivor, and someone with a chronic pain disorder; I approach the work that I do from a place of empathy and personal understanding. I have an intense passion for understanding personal identity and the way race, culture, class, and sexuality come together to form what we believe about ourselves and what we feel we can accomplish in our lives. Anxiety and trauma can live in our bodies - together we will create a relationship that fosters dynamic and lasting growth, tapping into undiscovered reserves of resiliency that will help navigate the past and prepare for a more hopeful future.
However, I am dedicated to meeting my clients where they are, and I can bring a number of therapeutic modalities into our sessions, including DBT, Trauma Based Approaches, and CBT.
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, a trauma survivor, and someone with a chronic pain disorder; I approach the work that I do from a place of empathy and personal understanding. I have an intense passion for understanding personal identity and the way race, culture, class, and sexuality come together to form what we believe about ourselves and what we feel we can accomplish in our lives. Anxiety and trauma can live in our bodies - together we will create a relationship that fosters dynamic and lasting growth, tapping into undiscovered reserves of resiliency that will help navigate the past and prepare for a more hopeful future.
I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) and mindfulness.
Are you a young professional struggling with anxiety or depression? Or has substance abuse gotten the best of you? If so, you've come to the right place. I have several years of experience providing individual counseling and group therapy to those with mental health and substance abuse challenges. I provide in-person therapy and teletherapy. My style is warm and compassionate but also direct and challenging when appropriate. Therapy is an opportunity to grow and change, so I work collaboratively and efficiently on the goals that matter most to you.
I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) and mindfulness.
Are you a young professional struggling with anxiety or depression? Or has substance abuse gotten the best of you? If so, you've come to the right place. I have several years of experience providing individual counseling and group therapy to those with mental health and substance abuse challenges. I provide in-person therapy and teletherapy. My style is warm and compassionate but also direct and challenging when appropriate. Therapy is an opportunity to grow and change, so I work collaboratively and efficiently on the goals that matter most to you.
Over the past 20 years, I have had extensive training in EFT, CBT, DBT , TF-CBT and Family Systems.
If you are reading this, you have already taken the hardest step toward feeling better- reaching out for help. As a therapist I understand that it is important for you to feel understood, heard and supported. When we all are working as a team, those things will be automatic. My approach is direct yet very compassionate. My goal is for us together to identify the cause of your issues, to develop what is needed and how it can be achieved. I would like to get you unstuck and on the path to happiness.
Over the past 20 years, I have had extensive training in EFT, CBT, DBT , TF-CBT and Family Systems.
If you are reading this, you have already taken the hardest step toward feeling better- reaching out for help. As a therapist I understand that it is important for you to feel understood, heard and supported. When we all are working as a team, those things will be automatic. My approach is direct yet very compassionate. My goal is for us together to identify the cause of your issues, to develop what is needed and how it can be achieved. I would like to get you unstuck and on the path to happiness.
To aid with this process, I use somatically-informed interventions (eg relational, sensorimotor, emotion-focused, mindfulness- & acceptance-based, dialectical- & cognitive-behavioral) geared toward your unique concerns and needs.
At times the road to your fullest life is found by moving through trauma, rage, loss, and betrayal. How we cope with those hardships is important. Therapy can help you become more aware of suffering, the sources that are causing it, and tools to help you overcome it. I invite us to imagine a life beyond fear, shame, and regret. One where you feel your innate wisdom, compassion, and capacity, to live life more fully despite all of its complexities.
To aid with this process, I use somatically-informed interventions (eg relational, sensorimotor, emotion-focused, mindfulness- & acceptance-based, dialectical- & cognitive-behavioral) geared toward your unique concerns and needs.
At times the road to your fullest life is found by moving through trauma, rage, loss, and betrayal. How we cope with those hardships is important. Therapy can help you become more aware of suffering, the sources that are causing it, and tools to help you overcome it. I invite us to imagine a life beyond fear, shame, and regret. One where you feel your innate wisdom, compassion, and capacity, to live life more fully despite all of its complexities.
I specialize in using trauma focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to support client's process in finding the path to heal and build their emotional insight and awareness to lead a happier and healthy life.
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts from Trinity Washington University and a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
I specialize in using trauma focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to support client's process in finding the path to heal and build their emotional insight and awareness to lead a happier and healthy life.
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts from Trinity Washington University and a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
I'm trained in DBT and use a person-centered approach.
Therapy offers a dedicated time for you to pause, see yourself, and remove some of the old layers of protection that no longer serve. Anxiety, depression, and relationship issues make it hard to see clearly and take the next step. It takes a lot of courage to say “I don’t want to live this way,” and get help to make a change. As your therapist, my goal is to help you create the life that you want to live by identifying areas of growth and building skills to solve the challenges that get in the way. I believe that change is possible and therapy can help.
I'm trained in DBT and use a person-centered approach.
Therapy offers a dedicated time for you to pause, see yourself, and remove some of the old layers of protection that no longer serve. Anxiety, depression, and relationship issues make it hard to see clearly and take the next step. It takes a lot of courage to say “I don’t want to live this way,” and get help to make a change. As your therapist, my goal is to help you create the life that you want to live by identifying areas of growth and building skills to solve the challenges that get in the way. I believe that change is possible and therapy can help.
New Hope Counseling Group LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Our therapists have various therapeutic backgrounds, some using CBT, some using DBT, some integrating movement and body connections in their therapies.
New Hope Counseling Group, LLC, is a group of diverse licensed therapists who take great pride in providing a safe and comfortable space to explore a range of challenges with each client we work with. We strive to empower our clients to navigate life's challenges through individualized, collaborative, trauma-informed treatment modalities. We seek to match you with the best fit therapist based on your presenting needs or personal goals.
Our therapists have various therapeutic backgrounds, some using CBT, some using DBT, some integrating movement and body connections in their therapies.
New Hope Counseling Group, LLC, is a group of diverse licensed therapists who take great pride in providing a safe and comfortable space to explore a range of challenges with each client we work with. We strive to empower our clients to navigate life's challenges through individualized, collaborative, trauma-informed treatment modalities. We seek to match you with the best fit therapist based on your presenting needs or personal goals.
I am experienced with DBT, CBT, EMDR, strength-based, holistic, and psychodynamic approaches.
I believe that therapy is most effective when safety and trust are prioritized in the therapeutic relationship. I intentionally foster safety and trust so that I can provide a space where you grow and achieve your desire outcomes by gaining a deep understanding of self, societal, and trauma imposed limitations that hinder you from showing up in life the way you desire. Your session will become opportunity to explore beliefs and patterns, their origins, their impact, and a way forward. My ideal client is someone that is looking to transcend the imposed labels of life and reclaim their power to live and achieve balance.
I am experienced with DBT, CBT, EMDR, strength-based, holistic, and psychodynamic approaches.
I believe that therapy is most effective when safety and trust are prioritized in the therapeutic relationship. I intentionally foster safety and trust so that I can provide a space where you grow and achieve your desire outcomes by gaining a deep understanding of self, societal, and trauma imposed limitations that hinder you from showing up in life the way you desire. Your session will become opportunity to explore beliefs and patterns, their origins, their impact, and a way forward. My ideal client is someone that is looking to transcend the imposed labels of life and reclaim their power to live and achieve balance.
Angelica Garcia-Ditta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am Level 1 Certified in Radically-Open DBT.
Are you ready to increase your self-awareness from a relational-cultural framework in addition to implementing tailored coping strategies in your everyday life outside of sessions? If you're new to therapy, you are also encouraged to try short-term care and can expect a welcoming and compassionate environment. Individual tele-therapy services are available during evenings and weekends for individuals 16 years and older who are located in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia.
I am Level 1 Certified in Radically-Open DBT.
Are you ready to increase your self-awareness from a relational-cultural framework in addition to implementing tailored coping strategies in your everyday life outside of sessions? If you're new to therapy, you are also encouraged to try short-term care and can expect a welcoming and compassionate environment. Individual tele-therapy services are available during evenings and weekends for individuals 16 years and older who are located in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia.
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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.