Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in 90604

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Free At Heart Online Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Whittier, CA 90604
The focus of our training is in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy.
Free At Heart Therapy is a group practice of highly skilled and trained therapists. Each therapist offers a compassionate and non judgmental environment for healing. Our team focuses on training to deliver high quality therapy for treating a variety of mental health issues in individuals, couples and families. We are currently taking Caloptima, Blue Cross Medi-Cal, California Health and Wellness, Healthnet and MHN. All of our services are available through tele-health in the comfort of your home and in our new office in Fullerton. Therefore we offer a personal and high-quality service that is affordable and accessible.
The focus of our training is in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy.
Free At Heart Therapy is a group practice of highly skilled and trained therapists. Each therapist offers a compassionate and non judgmental environment for healing. Our team focuses on training to deliver high quality therapy for treating a variety of mental health issues in individuals, couples and families. We are currently taking Caloptima, Blue Cross Medi-Cal, California Health and Wellness, Healthnet and MHN. All of our services are available through tele-health in the comfort of your home and in our new office in Fullerton. Therefore we offer a personal and high-quality service that is affordable and accessible.
(530) 460-6190 View (530) 460-6190
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Jessica Brown
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Whittier, CA 90604
I believe that counseling is a challenging but rewarding process that requires patience, honesty, and effort from all parties. My priority is establishing a safe, supportive, and trusting environment that fosters genuineness and unconditional positive regard for my clientele. Accepting that counseling is a collaborative process, if this relationship is not established, success in therapy is difficult to impossible. Believe that every person is unique, shaped not only by personal experiences but also by family and cultural stories and that they possess the strength and courage to improve their lives as desired.
I believe that counseling is a challenging but rewarding process that requires patience, honesty, and effort from all parties. My priority is establishing a safe, supportive, and trusting environment that fosters genuineness and unconditional positive regard for my clientele. Accepting that counseling is a collaborative process, if this relationship is not established, success in therapy is difficult to impossible. Believe that every person is unique, shaped not only by personal experiences but also by family and cultural stories and that they possess the strength and courage to improve their lives as desired.
(562) 303-5856 View (562) 303-5856
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Jose J Macias
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
Whittier, CA 90604  (Online Only)
I have several years of experience working with adolescence, adults, and families providing therapy services to those who seek to improve their mental health, address and process their traumas, and help educate individuals to better cope with: depression, anxiety, anger, grief and loss, behavioral issues, life transitions, family conflicts, and low self-esteem.
I have several years of experience working with adolescence, adults, and families providing therapy services to those who seek to improve their mental health, address and process their traumas, and help educate individuals to better cope with: depression, anxiety, anger, grief and loss, behavioral issues, life transitions, family conflicts, and low self-esteem.
(562) 286-5437 View (562) 286-5437
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Debbie Lugtu
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Whittier, CA 90604
Hello, my name is Debbie Grace Lugtu. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have my master's degree in counseling. I graduated in Palo Alto University in 2020 with Counseling Honor Society. I work from a strength-based and narrative therapy approach. In the first sessions, I highly focus on rapport building and listening to your narrative/story. Throughout our work, I use an attachment-based lens to figure out the underlying issue and where issue has stemmed from. I use narrative therapy to re-author your story. Alongside, I teach coping skills such as Mindfulness and CBT.
Hello, my name is Debbie Grace Lugtu. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have my master's degree in counseling. I graduated in Palo Alto University in 2020 with Counseling Honor Society. I work from a strength-based and narrative therapy approach. In the first sessions, I highly focus on rapport building and listening to your narrative/story. Throughout our work, I use an attachment-based lens to figure out the underlying issue and where issue has stemmed from. I use narrative therapy to re-author your story. Alongside, I teach coping skills such as Mindfulness and CBT.
(562) 784-4543 View (562) 784-4543
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Velma Staples-Foster
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Whittier, CA 90604
My name is Velma Staples-Foster LMFT127905, but I go by Gwen. Are you feeling stuck or finding it difficult to move forward? Regardless of the reason you are feeling this way it takes courage to reach out and ask for help. Let me be "your person" to assist you with removing the obstacles that are keeping you from being your best self. I have a passion for helping others. I have a BA in Psychology, a MA in Counseling with a concentration in Life Coaching and a MA in Marriage and Family therapy. I am a licensed clinical trauma professional.
My name is Velma Staples-Foster LMFT127905, but I go by Gwen. Are you feeling stuck or finding it difficult to move forward? Regardless of the reason you are feeling this way it takes courage to reach out and ask for help. Let me be "your person" to assist you with removing the obstacles that are keeping you from being your best self. I have a passion for helping others. I have a BA in Psychology, a MA in Counseling with a concentration in Life Coaching and a MA in Marriage and Family therapy. I am a licensed clinical trauma professional.
(559) 315-3677 View (559) 315-3677
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LeQuyen Riggio
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Whittier, CA 90604
Life can bring unforeseen experiences and challenges that we may not always be able to handle, either physically or emotionally. You do not have to tackle these challenges alone. My therapeutic approach combines cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and systems-oriented therapy. As a clinician, I focused on enriching my skills by developing an outcome-driven practices to assist my clients with their desired goals.
Life can bring unforeseen experiences and challenges that we may not always be able to handle, either physically or emotionally. You do not have to tackle these challenges alone. My therapeutic approach combines cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and systems-oriented therapy. As a clinician, I focused on enriching my skills by developing an outcome-driven practices to assist my clients with their desired goals.
(626) 873-8311 View (626) 873-8311
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Danette Cantrell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Whittier, CA 90604
With all the increased challenges and turmoil in the world today many people have felt increasingly overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious. Others are looking for support as they navigate life changes, want to know how to cope with stress better, or have a desire for improved relationships and communication. Some are seeking help for their child who is struggling. If this is you there is hope for change, healing, and growth through therapy. I provide empathic support and assistance in order to identify your personal strengths, heal from past trauma, replace negative patterns that keep you stuck, and learn new ways of coping.
With all the increased challenges and turmoil in the world today many people have felt increasingly overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious. Others are looking for support as they navigate life changes, want to know how to cope with stress better, or have a desire for improved relationships and communication. Some are seeking help for their child who is struggling. If this is you there is hope for change, healing, and growth through therapy. I provide empathic support and assistance in order to identify your personal strengths, heal from past trauma, replace negative patterns that keep you stuck, and learn new ways of coping.
(562) 207-5087 View (562) 207-5087
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Kevin Phillips
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Whittier, CA 90604
My name is Kevin Phillips, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in Reality Therapy. My practice is focused on adolescents, young adults, individuals, and couples. I work with adolescents struggling with behavioral issues, as well as young adults and individuals suffering from depression, anxiety and other issues. I also work with couples seeking help with relationships difficulties. I utilize an eclectic approach, borrowing useful techniques and interventions from multiple modalities. I primarily focus on reality therapy.
My name is Kevin Phillips, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in Reality Therapy. My practice is focused on adolescents, young adults, individuals, and couples. I work with adolescents struggling with behavioral issues, as well as young adults and individuals suffering from depression, anxiety and other issues. I also work with couples seeking help with relationships difficulties. I utilize an eclectic approach, borrowing useful techniques and interventions from multiple modalities. I primarily focus on reality therapy.
(650) 747-6380 View (650) 747-6380
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April Hayes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Whittier, CA 90604
My name is April Hayes and I am a seasoned Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with a wide range of clients and guide them in improving their strengths on various issues. When I'm not providing therapy, I enjoy spending time with my culturally diverse and active family.
My name is April Hayes and I am a seasoned Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with a wide range of clients and guide them in improving their strengths on various issues. When I'm not providing therapy, I enjoy spending time with my culturally diverse and active family.
(661) 387-2561 View (661) 387-2561
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Miriam DeBerry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Whittier, CA 90604  (Online Only)
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the states of California and Missouri. I served for over 17 years in assisting individual adults and couples from various phases of their lives to gain clarity, perspective, and resolution. My integrative therapeutic approaches using solution-focus, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused CBT, systemic, client-centered, and acceptance & commitment interventions helped my clients create healthier life choices for a positive present and future. With an open heart, mind, and soul, I will support you into the next stages of your life.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the states of California and Missouri. I served for over 17 years in assisting individual adults and couples from various phases of their lives to gain clarity, perspective, and resolution. My integrative therapeutic approaches using solution-focus, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused CBT, systemic, client-centered, and acceptance & commitment interventions helped my clients create healthier life choices for a positive present and future. With an open heart, mind, and soul, I will support you into the next stages of your life.
(323) 701-0371 View (323) 701-0371

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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.