Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in 02478

Welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, OCD and related disorders, and longer-standing patterns of emotion dysregulation. I offer a warm, compassionate, and validating approach to evidence-based psychotherapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention. I am particularly passionate about using mindfulness principles to help clients access these treatments. I have been providing therapy to individuals with a range of concerns for over 9 years.

I specialize in college adjustment/ stress, anxiety, depression, body image issues, eating disorders, & obsessive compulsive disorder. My therapeutic approach is practical and flexible, grounded in psychodynamic psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and exposure therapy. I find that people often assume that they “should” know how to approach therapy. In reality, the process may not be quite so simple and may feel confusing. Thus, I frequently have conversations with my clients about how to use therapy and ongoing dialogues about our work together.

Hello and welcome! My name is Malachy. I’m so happy that you have taken on this journey of growth and healing. I’m a licensed professional clinical counselor and love working with people from different walks of life, backgrounds and cultures. As a counselor I’m here to help empower you to find and unlock the answers that are within you. Together as a team we will explore what you would like to work through in the way that best fits your needs. I believe in holding a respectful, supportive, validating and healing space for people I work with. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, phase of life issues and trauma.

Accepting new patients. I trained and hold faculty appointments at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School. I am passionate about my work with clients. I enjoy helping others make meaningful changes that make their lives more satisfying and less overwhelming. I specialize and have extensive experience in the treatment of OCD, and anxiety disorders (panic disorder, social anxiety, and PTSD), as well as borderline personality disorder. I use dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) skills. My therapy method is supportive, skills-focused and goal-oriented.

I am a Staff Psychologist at McLean Hospital and Instructor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School. My compassionate and collaborative approach has helped clients strengthen their ability to overcome difficult situations, and given them the confidence to create healthier relationships with themselves and with others. I have expertise tailoring my interventions to each client, and incorporate Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral (DBT) strategies in sessions.

My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy in a time of need. They might be experiencing anxiety due to life changes and transitions or they might be experiencing symptoms of anxiety for the first time and be concerne as to where the anxiety came from. The client might be processing loss or grief from a loved one or past friendships and or relationships. My ideal client will have needs such as needing to identify coping skills to get through life stressors, assistance with reaching goals. As a therapist I would be able to provide the client with a objective perspective to bounce their ideas and situations off of.

My ideal client would be someone who is ready and willing to participate in treatment. I am comfortable with an array of different diagnoses and struggles. Their needs would include working towards tangible goals that we are able to breakdown in the treatment setting. They may want to work on self-esteem, depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms etc. They would want to minimize their symptoms and improve everyday functioning. The goal would ultimately be to no longer need treatment as they have reached their goals.

Dr. Santagati's areas of special training and expertise include several clinical issues: working with individuals, couples and families who have depression, anxiety, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, interpersonal difficulties and conflict. Her approach to therapy is influenced by several theoretical backgrounds such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adlerian Psychodynamic Therapy, Family Systems, Humanistic Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. You will decide in collaboration with Dr. Santagati which therapeutic approach is the right one for you!

I am here to help you access and recruit the inherent strength and fortitude of your own healing capacity. I remain curious in my practice and use interactive approaches that increase self-compassion and help you strike the balance between acceptance and change. I see adolescents and adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, difficulty adjusting, and perhaps coping with the aftermath of traumatic life events or losses.

I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker specializing in the treatment of various mental health concerns. I am interested in working with individuals who are dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues. I have worked in various mental health settings such as residential treatment programs, inpatient hospital units, a community outpatient clinic, a rape crisis center, and a substance use treatment program. In addition to my private practice, I work as a Clinical Team Manager at McLean Hospital’s Behavioral Health Partial Hospital Program.

Psychotherapy is a deeply personal process, and your relationship with your therapist is the most important factor in determining the success of your treatment. I am passionate about working with teens and adults with moderate to severe mood disorders, trauma and PTSD, attachment issues, grief, and familial conflict. We will work together to identify and resolve underlying issues that are causing you distress, closely attuning to how unresolved past experiences are informing your current functioning. We will explore your internal experiences and schemas, and how they can translate into your interpersonal relationships.

I specialize in short-term, adjunctive individual DBT skills training and other time-limited, focused treatments such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for individuals with PTSD. I received my Masters of Science in Social Work from Columbia University and have over 10 years of clinical experience in a broad range of mental health settings including outpatient, residential, forensic, and inpatient environments. Outside my private practice, I'm a staff clinician at McLean Hospital providing DBT skills group training and trauma-focused treatment in the Adult Outpatient Clinic, Outpatient DBT Program, and Outpatient Trauma Clinic.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who specializes in the treatment of various mental health needs. My practice provides a safe, nonjudgemental environment for individuals to process various topics such as relationship issues, identity, and life stressors and transitions.

My ideal client would be new to therapy, though motivated to change. I am aware of the challenges that come with seeking therapy and want to be a support to those who are hesitant with the process. Ideally, I would like a client who is self-aware, receptive to feedback, and willing to hold themselves accountable.

Are you struggling to lead a bigger life? Is self-doubt, anxiety or depression getting in your way? I offer compassionate, non-judgmental treatment for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, substance use and other issues. Using an integrated approach, I help clients create a toolbox of skills to use in times of distress, and provide a warm and supportive environment for self-exploration, growth and transformation.

Experience working with older adolescents/young adult, college age, general mental health, adjustment disorder, eating disorders, anxiety, depression. I have 25 years of experience working in the mental health field. I work within a multi disciplinary approach for each individual who has other members of their team. I communicate with providers as needed on a regular basis. I use a dialectical behavioral approach as well as a cognitive behavioral approach to treatment.

I have experience working with Individuals, Couples, and Families of First responders and marginalized communities struggling with the challenges of complex trauma impacting mental health, including Anxiety, Depressive disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders.

**Limited availability** As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I help individual clients who are looking to find order, balance, and meaning in their lives. I use a multicultural lens to work collaboratively with my clients to help them better understand themselves through their individual identities and experiences. I welcome clients with short-term adjustment/transition concerns and also those with long-term mental health struggles such as anxiety and depression.