Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in New York

Using teletherapy, I practice a holistic multi-faceted approach, helping people deal with trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationships. With compassion and resourcefulness, I help identify my clients’ inherent strengths, which can be the key to healing.

I earned my Master of Social Work from Columbia University and have five years of experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds in various social service and mental health settings. As a bilingual (Mandarin) Licensed Master Social Worker, I aim to create a nonjudgmental and culturally sensitive space and develop an authentic therapeutic relationship to help you embrace your individuality and impermanence.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice for nearly 20 years who provides individual therapy to adults in NYC and Brooklyn. My expertise is in treating depression, anxiety, and borderline personality disorder. I have experience working with individuals on a wide range of issues such as self-esteem and relationship building, addiction, eating disorders, trauma, and suicidality. Recently, I have developed a passion for working with women transitioning to motherhood as well as postpartum depression and anxiety.

I believe we're all looking for the same thing: to be heard and understood. My approach is rooted in relational therapy, emphasizing the development of the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for healing. I advocate for a focus on the human experience over pathologizing mental health and understand that cultural differences, societal pressures, and life's inherent chaos impact our mental well-being in profound ways. While I do have a clinical side and apply therapeutic modalities, my priority isn’t stamping a diagnosis on you and calling it a day; it’s all about truly standing by the power of the therapy bond.

Judith Thompson is a Mental Health Counselor/Psychotherapist with a master’s from NYIT and licensed for 16 years with the Office of Professions. She is certified in CCAPT (Clinical Anxiety Treatment), Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and a Certified Tele-mental Health provider, and a Certified Relationship Specialist with the American Psychotherapist Association. She has a diverse clinical background trained with array of therapeutic skills and techniques combined with hands on life experience who can help you to put your life back on tract through talk therapy and the counseling process.

Starting therapy is a deeply personal choice and a transformative journey toward self-reflection and creating change. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, the lingering effects of trauma, feeling alone in your experiences, seeking solace and understanding. For those experiencing the unique challenges of perinatal and maternal mental health, or grapple with your own racial, cultural, and intersecting identities my expertise provides a gentle and nurturing sanctuary.

I work with adults and young adults facing a variety of mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship difficulties, and challenges with self-regulation (such as avoidance, people-pleasing, impulsivity, perfectionism, and procrastination). I am committed to helping clients exercise more agency over their emotions, behavior, and relationships through the balance of acceptance and change. I am passionate about supporting adults of all ages in making meaning as they navigate life transitions, whether they are adjusting to college, retirement, or anything in between.

Do you feel like you are never quite doing enough? Maybe you feel numb and burnt out but don’t know how to let yourself stop or relax. You may have trouble accessing your emotions, or you notice that you’re often on an emotional rollercoaster that gets in the way of being fully present to your life. If you feel trapped by uncertainty, cycling thoughts, self-criticism, making decisions, intense emotions, relationships, or trauma symptoms - you have come to the right place. My therapeutic process seeks to understand who you are, who you want to be, and how we can tap into your inner wisdom to enact the change you desire.

Welcome to a therapeutic space dedicated to your well-being and growth. I am a bilingual mental health therapist in English and Mandarin and received my master’s degree from Teachers College, Columbia University. I have worked with individuals, adolescents, and families from diverse backgrounds, addressing a wide range of clinical issues such as anxiety, trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, family-of-origin issues, self-esteem, self-worth, and academic challenges. I am dedicated to creating an inclusive therapeutic space and welcoming individuals from LGBTQAI+ and BIPOC communities.

I am a licensed psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and families. I also have a certification as a school psychologist. I have expertise in identifying and treating emotional and behavioral disorders, as well as in evaluating and addressing attentional, executive functioning, and learning disorders. Clinically, my orientation is grounded, but not limited, in a cognitive-behavioral approach, with fluency in a host of modalities and interventions. Some of these include cognitive restructuring, exposure therapy, applied behavior analysis, mindfulness training and dialectical behavior therapy.

To create a safe space, Cheryl adheres to person-centered core values and attitudes including unconditional positive regard for the client, and a multicultural/LGBTQ+ affirmative approach to counseling. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional-II, Cheryl is particularly attuned to providing trauma-informed care for clients. Cheryl uses integrative treatment modalities adapted to the goals of the client, which may include Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and EMDR.

Christine has over 10 years of therapy experience, utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other approaches. She received her degree from New York University and is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of issues. These include depression, anxiety, phobias, panic, anger, stress, insomnia, ADHD, autism, developmental delays, and work/home/school issues.

Are you ready to overcome your fears and reclaim your life from anxiety and perfectionism? I know this idea can be both exciting and scary, and I'm proud of you for taking this first step! I specialize in helping clients overcome OCD, perfectionism and anxiety disorders (including phobias, social anxiety, health anxiety, panic and worry/generalized anxiety). My approach to therapy is compassionate and nonjudgmental while also being encouraging and change-oriented. In our work together, we'd build awareness of unhelpful thoughts, beliefs and behaviors that fuel anxiety and keep you stuck.

Have you been feeling disengaged from the life you once enjoyed or have gone through a difficult experience and can’t seem to get back to yourself? Do you feel like you can’t get through your day, connect with your loved ones, or take care of the things that you need to? These emotions can feel extremely scary and isolating. You may be thinking that there is something wrong with you or are feeling guilty and ashamed for having such thoughts. It seems like no one can understand you. If any of this speaks to you, therapy may be the right space for you to work through the struggle.

Working with women to help them build self confidence through assertiveness training and better communication skills. Also have lots of experience working with women from domestic violence situations, and helping them release trauma through Somatic Experiencing, CBT and DBT skills.

Shira is a licensed therapist who is passionate about the journey we can take from surviving to thriving. She is certified as a clinical trauma professional, aiming to provide a safe space for the whole person (mind and body) to engage in the therapeutic process. She works with a variety of ages and cultural backgrounds and utilizes a strength-based approach tailored to each of her clients. Shira completed advanced training in trauma focused-cognitive behavioral therapy, an evidenced-based modality to help clients feel empowered in regulating intense emotions.

I recognize and honor the diverse backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences that shape each individual's journey. With specialized expertise in anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, domestic violence, codependency, and relationship dynamics, I bring a compassionate and client-centered approach to my practice. By using a diverse range of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, talk therapy, and coaching techniques, I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each client.

I believe that we all carry vast wisdom within us; I also believe that suffering often arises from our difficulty listening to our own wisdom & from the ways we learn to cope (isolation, blame, anger, busy-ness, drug/alcohol-related problems, hopelessness). We also face incredible hardship & pain (e.g., the loss of a loved one, a traumatic event) that dramatically alter our lives & perspectives & shake our ability to trust or feel safe. I honor the courage it takes to come to therapy & prioritize building a relationship based on trust & safety, essential for us to collaboratively explore beliefs, patterns, & reactions with openness

Seeking out help is a difficult thing to do, and I'm glad you made this important first step. I'm Stacey, a licensed mental health counselor that works with adolescents and adults. Many of the patients that I have worked with have struggled with symptoms of anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, emotional regulation difficulties, and mood disorders.