Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Portland, OR
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Jessica Gotzler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97202
I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
I enjoy working with a wide range of people and specialize in treating teens and young adults. My specialty areas include mood instability, anxiety, depression, issues related to gender identity and sexuality, difficulty launching into adulthood, and maladaptive coping mechanisms including self-harm and impulsive behaviors. I work well with people who are emotionally sensitive, may feel that they don’t belong, and have difficulty maintaining stable relationships. I strive to help people create a life that’s more enjoyable by learning to tolerate painful emotions and have more pleasant experiences.
I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
I enjoy working with a wide range of people and specialize in treating teens and young adults. My specialty areas include mood instability, anxiety, depression, issues related to gender identity and sexuality, difficulty launching into adulthood, and maladaptive coping mechanisms including self-harm and impulsive behaviors. I work well with people who are emotionally sensitive, may feel that they don’t belong, and have difficulty maintaining stable relationships. I strive to help people create a life that’s more enjoyable by learning to tolerate painful emotions and have more pleasant experiences.
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Dr. Tonia Vojtkofsky
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97229 (Online Only)
As a certified Mindfulness-Based therapist, and guided by the principles of neuroplasticity, I help clients navigate symptoms of depression, anxiety, OCD & related disorders, grief, illness, and anger through mindfulness interventions, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic therapies, and skills-based therapies such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
I believe there is hope for you, no matter what you are struggling with, or how intense your suffering is. I am dedicated to providing compassionate and evidenced-based treatments that empower people to learn, grow, and heal. I value psychotherapy that addresses the whole person. My goal is to help people overcome difficulties, reach their potential, and effect real and lasting change.
As a certified Mindfulness-Based therapist, and guided by the principles of neuroplasticity, I help clients navigate symptoms of depression, anxiety, OCD & related disorders, grief, illness, and anger through mindfulness interventions, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic therapies, and skills-based therapies such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
I believe there is hope for you, no matter what you are struggling with, or how intense your suffering is. I am dedicated to providing compassionate and evidenced-based treatments that empower people to learn, grow, and heal. I value psychotherapy that addresses the whole person. My goal is to help people overcome difficulties, reach their potential, and effect real and lasting change.
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Alicia L Paz
MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
Enrollment for my virtual DBT group is open, and our next cohort starts on May 20th. Our group includes a weekly 75-minute DBT group, monthly 30-minute individual session with myself, a custom workbook, and support from peers and professionals in our community site. My goal is to assist clients in learning and utilizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills in their daily lives. DBT can help with mental health, relationship, and career issues. I work with people from all backgrounds to celebrate their success.
Enrollment for my virtual DBT group is open, and our next cohort starts on May 20th. Our group includes a weekly 75-minute DBT group, monthly 30-minute individual session with myself, a custom workbook, and support from peers and professionals in our community site. My goal is to assist clients in learning and utilizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills in their daily lives. DBT can help with mental health, relationship, and career issues. I work with people from all backgrounds to celebrate their success.
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Charmaine Read
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97212 (Online Only)
NOW Accepting new clients! I believe that a good fit and feeling confident with your therapist is the first step in reaching your therapeutic goals. Since 2011, I have worked with a wide array of clients and I have specific experience working with people who experience depression, anxiety, Bipolar, life transitions, stress, self-esteem challenges, women’s issues, trauma, and more. Since everyone is different, I utilize a variety of approaches to help people attain the life they desire and deserve. These include but are not limited to CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and solution focused therapy.
NOW Accepting new clients! I believe that a good fit and feeling confident with your therapist is the first step in reaching your therapeutic goals. Since 2011, I have worked with a wide array of clients and I have specific experience working with people who experience depression, anxiety, Bipolar, life transitions, stress, self-esteem challenges, women’s issues, trauma, and more. Since everyone is different, I utilize a variety of approaches to help people attain the life they desire and deserve. These include but are not limited to CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and solution focused therapy.
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Valerie Lamke (Intra-Teletherapy For Women)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
I am certified in DBT and have extensive experience with trauma therapy.
Now accepting MediCaid. There are times in a woman's life when her own natural support system may not be enough. It may be time to reach out to get the support and guidance from an experienced therapist. This office is dedicated to the mental health wellness of women that are experiencing depressed mood, anxiety, relationship struggles and even thoughts of self-harm. My goal is to create a very personalized plan for your care so that you feel supported and validated each session. INTRA- means from within. Start your healing and growth from within by connecting with my office today.
I am certified in DBT and have extensive experience with trauma therapy.
Now accepting MediCaid. There are times in a woman's life when her own natural support system may not be enough. It may be time to reach out to get the support and guidance from an experienced therapist. This office is dedicated to the mental health wellness of women that are experiencing depressed mood, anxiety, relationship struggles and even thoughts of self-harm. My goal is to create a very personalized plan for your care so that you feel supported and validated each session. INTRA- means from within. Start your healing and growth from within by connecting with my office today.
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Wren Christine Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97214
Currently I work with people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, addictions, and grief. While I have received training in a number of approaches, my goal is to offer you interventions and tools that best fit for you. I am most influenced by IFS, DBT, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, and Expressive Art Therapy. I look through the lens of trauma, and I take a behaviorally specific approach to support experiences of transformation into long term change and growth. You can expect to have tools and skills to practice in between session to support your work.
Currently I work with people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, addictions, and grief. While I have received training in a number of approaches, my goal is to offer you interventions and tools that best fit for you. I am most influenced by IFS, DBT, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, and Expressive Art Therapy. I look through the lens of trauma, and I take a behaviorally specific approach to support experiences of transformation into long term change and growth. You can expect to have tools and skills to practice in between session to support your work.
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Jonathan Montoya
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97205
I have a passion for providing high quality therapy and helping others to achieve their goals in life. My approach involves client-centered, strengths based, and evidence based treatment. I primarily utilize CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing. I have been trained in other modalities as well and believe in personalizing the approach depending on what works best for you. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process. You are the expert on your own experience and I am here to work with you to achieve whatever you want most out of life.
I have a passion for providing high quality therapy and helping others to achieve their goals in life. My approach involves client-centered, strengths based, and evidence based treatment. I primarily utilize CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing. I have been trained in other modalities as well and believe in personalizing the approach depending on what works best for you. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process. You are the expert on your own experience and I am here to work with you to achieve whatever you want most out of life.
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Glynis 'glee' Lumb
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-LAT, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97232
Waitlist for new clients
Licensed Art Therapist experienced in DBT, Flash Technique, Lifespan Integration, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Solution Focused, CBT, Sand Tray, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness and Spiritual Practice.
Are you tired of struggling to thrive in relationships with friends, family, and lovers? Are your emotions running your life? Interacting with others can be overwhelming when you have experienced trauma, grief, depression or anxiety. This can lead to coping through addictions or harmful behaviors. I believe we all have the capacity to change and that focusing on strengths can give clients a new outlook on life. Together, we can practice mindfulness, reflection, and positive coping skills. I collaborate with clients to build positive experiences in a caring therapeutic relationship through talking, playing (children), and art.
Licensed Art Therapist experienced in DBT, Flash Technique, Lifespan Integration, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Solution Focused, CBT, Sand Tray, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness and Spiritual Practice.
Are you tired of struggling to thrive in relationships with friends, family, and lovers? Are your emotions running your life? Interacting with others can be overwhelming when you have experienced trauma, grief, depression or anxiety. This can lead to coping through addictions or harmful behaviors. I believe we all have the capacity to change and that focusing on strengths can give clients a new outlook on life. Together, we can practice mindfulness, reflection, and positive coping skills. I collaborate with clients to build positive experiences in a caring therapeutic relationship through talking, playing (children), and art.
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Melanie Mamola
Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97267
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize mindfulness-based techniques including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, as well as various expressive arts modalities.
The fact that you are here, browsing for a potential counselor, is a brave step in the direction of growth, and I would be honored to accompany you on this most heartfelt journey. I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, parenting issues, divorce, and feelings of low self-worth, as well as with those who are sober curious, in recovery, or who want to explore behavioral addictions.
I utilize mindfulness-based techniques including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, as well as various expressive arts modalities.
The fact that you are here, browsing for a potential counselor, is a brave step in the direction of growth, and I would be honored to accompany you on this most heartfelt journey. I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, parenting issues, divorce, and feelings of low self-worth, as well as with those who are sober curious, in recovery, or who want to explore behavioral addictions.
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Michelle D Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214
My multi-dimensional approach is shaped by the latest research in neuroscience and relies on trauma-focused treatment specialties, including EMDR and Somatic Approaches, Attachment Therapy, DBT and Narcissistic Abuse Recovery.
I work with clients whose PTSD, anxiety, depression, and addictions were caused by relational trauma. This kind of trauma occurs when the actions of another violate the trust on which a relationship was built. The experience of profound and unexpected betrayal (as children or adults) can be deeply traumatic and cause lasting changes in the areas of the brain responsible for regulating emotion, thought, and memory.
My multi-dimensional approach is shaped by the latest research in neuroscience and relies on trauma-focused treatment specialties, including EMDR and Somatic Approaches, Attachment Therapy, DBT and Narcissistic Abuse Recovery.
I work with clients whose PTSD, anxiety, depression, and addictions were caused by relational trauma. This kind of trauma occurs when the actions of another violate the trust on which a relationship was built. The experience of profound and unexpected betrayal (as children or adults) can be deeply traumatic and cause lasting changes in the areas of the brain responsible for regulating emotion, thought, and memory.
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Glynis Watkins
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97209
My approach is eclectic and draws heavily from existential philosophy and therapy along with ACT, DBT, REBT, and solution-focused therapies.
I offer authentic, compassionate therapy in a safe environment. Therapy should allow for the cultivation of rapport and trust so that we can work collaboratively to examine meaning and purpose as defined by you in your own life. As well, we can also take a closer look at unhealthy, unhelpful patterns that may be present in your life and relationships.
My approach is eclectic and draws heavily from existential philosophy and therapy along with ACT, DBT, REBT, and solution-focused therapies.
I offer authentic, compassionate therapy in a safe environment. Therapy should allow for the cultivation of rapport and trust so that we can work collaboratively to examine meaning and purpose as defined by you in your own life. As well, we can also take a closer look at unhealthy, unhelpful patterns that may be present in your life and relationships.
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Charity McSperitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97209 (Online Only)
I utilize Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing as well as somatic techniques and skill development to reduce the impact of emotional vulnerabilities and improve outcomes.
I believe strongly that people can and do change. People have the capacity to develop new skills and behaviors to improve their circumstances even in the face of overwhelming events. In my practice, I use a person-centered approach guided by the client. I strive to help people develop healthier thoughts and behaviors to move towards their goal(s). I work to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment for people to explore issues related to anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, trauma, and more.
I utilize Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing as well as somatic techniques and skill development to reduce the impact of emotional vulnerabilities and improve outcomes.
I believe strongly that people can and do change. People have the capacity to develop new skills and behaviors to improve their circumstances even in the face of overwhelming events. In my practice, I use a person-centered approach guided by the client. I strive to help people develop healthier thoughts and behaviors to move towards their goal(s). I work to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment for people to explore issues related to anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, trauma, and more.
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Kathleen Barnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97205 (Online Only)
My name is Kathleen Barnes, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated from University of Southern California with my MSW in children, family and military clinical social work. I have experience working with diverse populations using many counseling techniques to include Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Protocol, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Trauma therapy, Motivational therapy and Brief Intervention Solution-based focused therapy. My experience is with individuals that struggle from stress and anxiety from everyday life to severe or mild mental health symptoms and trauma/PTSD.
My name is Kathleen Barnes, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated from University of Southern California with my MSW in children, family and military clinical social work. I have experience working with diverse populations using many counseling techniques to include Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Protocol, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Trauma therapy, Motivational therapy and Brief Intervention Solution-based focused therapy. My experience is with individuals that struggle from stress and anxiety from everyday life to severe or mild mental health symptoms and trauma/PTSD.
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Rebecca O'Shea
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
I frequently draw from therapies such as EMDR, mindfulness based stress reduction, CBT, DBT and acceptance and commitment therapy (act).
Do you find yourself feeling anxious, low energy, overwhelmed, or angry? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships? Would you like someone to explore your feelings, values, and experiences with? Do you feel your relationship may be abusive, or are you still struggling from a past abusive relationship? I have experience treating anxiety, relationship issues, domestic violence, trauma, depression, substance abuse and chronic pain, I can help you explore how alcohol and drug use affect your emotional health, and support you in reaching a more balanced place in your life.
I frequently draw from therapies such as EMDR, mindfulness based stress reduction, CBT, DBT and acceptance and commitment therapy (act).
Do you find yourself feeling anxious, low energy, overwhelmed, or angry? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships? Would you like someone to explore your feelings, values, and experiences with? Do you feel your relationship may be abusive, or are you still struggling from a past abusive relationship? I have experience treating anxiety, relationship issues, domestic violence, trauma, depression, substance abuse and chronic pain, I can help you explore how alcohol and drug use affect your emotional health, and support you in reaching a more balanced place in your life.
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Donald Marks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97216 (Online Only)
Having experience in multiple levels of care for eating disorders, I use a variety of interventions including person centered, strengths based, collaborative approach, with techniques from Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavior therapies, motivational interviewing, and other modalities to fit what each individual is needing.
If you are thinking about starting therapy, you've already taken the first step toward making a change. I strive to help you grow into your best self, to collaborate on holistic goal setting, to feel validated and heard, and have increased self-compassion. I work with adolescents and adults who struggle with eating disorders/disordered eating, compulsive exercise, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, relational stress, and life transitions. It is my belief that having an accepting, respectful, and collaborative relationship is necessary for the healing and change process to occur.
Having experience in multiple levels of care for eating disorders, I use a variety of interventions including person centered, strengths based, collaborative approach, with techniques from Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavior therapies, motivational interviewing, and other modalities to fit what each individual is needing.
If you are thinking about starting therapy, you've already taken the first step toward making a change. I strive to help you grow into your best self, to collaborate on holistic goal setting, to feel validated and heard, and have increased self-compassion. I work with adolescents and adults who struggle with eating disorders/disordered eating, compulsive exercise, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, relational stress, and life transitions. It is my belief that having an accepting, respectful, and collaborative relationship is necessary for the healing and change process to occur.
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Clayton Hartmann
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97203 (Online Only)
Dr. Clayton Hartmann is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Oregon. Dr. Hartmann specializes in helping clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family difficulties, stress, and substance abuse, through the lens of psychodynamic psychotherapies, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention. He also integrates attachment, gender, and cultural theory into his work, in order to help his clients unpack how their current conflicts are socially and culturally located.
Dr. Clayton Hartmann is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Oregon. Dr. Hartmann specializes in helping clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family difficulties, stress, and substance abuse, through the lens of psychodynamic psychotherapies, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention. He also integrates attachment, gender, and cultural theory into his work, in order to help his clients unpack how their current conflicts are socially and culturally located.
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Simone Isadora Levine
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97215
Waitlist for new clients
This inclusive philosophy integrates a variety of therapeutic techniques such as somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems, DBT, ACT, and intuitive expression.
Imagine finally feeling like your true self, no longer overwhelmed or caught in a cycle of frustration from life's relentless challenges. Envision a space where supportive guidance gently unravels the burdens you've carried—be it relationship issues, stress, anxiety, the depths of depression, grief, or the shadows of past trauma—revealing the essence of who you are. I've been there too, caught in the same exhausting cycles that hold us back from truly living, and I understand the courage it takes to seek change. With a trauma-informed lens, I am deeply committed to guiding you through breaking free from life's overwhelming cycles.
This inclusive philosophy integrates a variety of therapeutic techniques such as somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems, DBT, ACT, and intuitive expression.
Imagine finally feeling like your true self, no longer overwhelmed or caught in a cycle of frustration from life's relentless challenges. Envision a space where supportive guidance gently unravels the burdens you've carried—be it relationship issues, stress, anxiety, the depths of depression, grief, or the shadows of past trauma—revealing the essence of who you are. I've been there too, caught in the same exhausting cycles that hold us back from truly living, and I understand the courage it takes to seek change. With a trauma-informed lens, I am deeply committed to guiding you through breaking free from life's overwhelming cycles.
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Andrea Benach
Professional Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97214
I utilize a person-centered and trauma-informed approach that includes cognitive behavioral therapy CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and narrative therapy.
I truly believe no one should ever have to walk alone through incredibly difficult seasons of life. I approach therapy as a collaboration, rooted in understanding each person as an individual in the context of their family, history, culture, and daily life. My therapeutic style is collaborative and tends to incorporate warmth, humor, and honest feedback. I am motivated to help every client learn healthy ways of getting through mental and emotional difficulties. I'll be there with dedicated compassion, empathy, and nonjudgmental care.
I utilize a person-centered and trauma-informed approach that includes cognitive behavioral therapy CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and narrative therapy.
I truly believe no one should ever have to walk alone through incredibly difficult seasons of life. I approach therapy as a collaboration, rooted in understanding each person as an individual in the context of their family, history, culture, and daily life. My therapeutic style is collaborative and tends to incorporate warmth, humor, and honest feedback. I am motivated to help every client learn healthy ways of getting through mental and emotional difficulties. I'll be there with dedicated compassion, empathy, and nonjudgmental care.
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Jacky Gomez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97230 (Online Only)
I am trained in DBT, CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
*TELEHEALTH ONLY* Depression, anxiety, and anger can easily overwhelm us when we feel stuck between accepting our problems and changing them. I provide solution-focused, cognitive and behavioral approaches to help clients find the balance between these two seemingly opposing realities. I believe people are already doing the best they can, and that we all need extra support at times to get “unstuck.” I view my clients as the experts in their own lives; my role is to collaborate with them to find more effective solutions to their problems. I will work with you to create a clear path towards creating the life you want to live.
I am trained in DBT, CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
*TELEHEALTH ONLY* Depression, anxiety, and anger can easily overwhelm us when we feel stuck between accepting our problems and changing them. I provide solution-focused, cognitive and behavioral approaches to help clients find the balance between these two seemingly opposing realities. I believe people are already doing the best they can, and that we all need extra support at times to get “unstuck.” I view my clients as the experts in their own lives; my role is to collaborate with them to find more effective solutions to their problems. I will work with you to create a clear path towards creating the life you want to live.
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Jade Wollman
Clinical Social Work Associate, CSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97219 (Online Only)
I possess extensive experience in evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, and trauma-informed care.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and client-centered, tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual I serve. My nature is warm, caring, and empathic, and I hold the belief that although I may possess clinical expertise, you are the expert on your life. I provide therapeutic services to adults with various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and trauma stemming from intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual assault (SA). By offering respect and unconditional positive regard to my clients, I strive to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive space for all.
I possess extensive experience in evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, and trauma-informed care.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and client-centered, tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual I serve. My nature is warm, caring, and empathic, and I hold the belief that although I may possess clinical expertise, you are the expert on your life. I provide therapeutic services to adults with various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and trauma stemming from intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual assault (SA). By offering respect and unconditional positive regard to my clients, I strive to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive space for all.
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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.