Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Norwell, MA
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Kara C. DeBlois
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I aim to empower those I work with utilizing a relational, strengths-based approach with techniques from various evidenced based treatment modalities such as
DBT
.
Please contact via email. Currently utilizing telehealth sessions. It is a sign of strength that you are searching for a therapist for yourself or a loved one. My specialties include working with older adolescents, young adults and adults with challenges pertaining to PTSD, anxiety, panic, depression, and those struggling with self injury or other maladaptive patterns. Therapy is an active process of change. I believe therapy works best when the therapist and client work collaboratively towards identified goals. I strive to help clients use their innate abilities and resources to make positive, lasting changes in their lives.
Not accepting new clients

Marylisa Nichols
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I understand that hurt, resentments and family dysfunction make life challenging. Working with adults of all ages, I help clients identify triggers that lead to anxiety, depression and mood instability. Together, we develop skills and strategies that create changes in behavior and improve relationships. Some of my clients come to heal complicated grief, abuse, or PTSD. Along with an accepting relationship, I approach therapy using CBT (reframing thoughts & perspective),
DBT
(responding vs. reacting using your wise mind), Gestalt Therapy (role playing), Internal Family Systems (healing wounded parts) and expressive therapies.

Taylor Luck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use a variety of theoretical frameworks, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
Dialectical
Behavioral Therapy (
DBT
), Solution-focused Therapy and psycho education.
Welcome! Are you looking for a safe and accepting environment to work through some of life’s challenges? Relationship stress, work life anxiety, loss and transition are all normal parts of life, but you don’t have to deal with it alone. If you are experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression and/or anger then this is the time to reach out and begin your journey of self-understanding, healing and growth. My special interests include perinatal mental health and other women’s mental health needs. I began my private practice to use my strengths in working with people experiencing anxiety and depression to promote overall life balance.

Jennifer K. Bertoncini, LICSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 20+ years experience. I utilize traditional "talk" therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and
Dialectical
Behavioral Therapy (
DBT
). I am intensively trained in
DBT
. My goal is to assist you in coping with the challenges of life and support you in creating the life and relationships you want. I look forward to meeting you.

Alison Amoroso
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I help adults learn to stop sabotaging their happiness, by identifying negative patterns in relationships, behavior, and thinking. As a Holistically trained therapist, I offer a variety of therapeutic techniques. I believe individuals are experts on themselves and emphasize the importance of the individual choosing what approach seems most beneficial for them. I work with adults struggling with a variety of issues: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem issues, and more. I utilize techniques from CBT,
DBT
, Logotherapy, Relational, and PCT.

Treva Gerraughty Sabin-White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I am intensively trained in
Dialectical
Behavioral Therapy (
DBT
).
I am a clinician with over 25 years of experience helping people reach their personal goals and maximum potential. My proven therapeutic holistic approach, begins with establishing an empathic understanding of you as a person, teaching you to be more aware as you move through life, while you also learn to change the ineffective thoughts and behaviors that are keeping you from the life or results you want. I have worked successfully with individuals, couples and families with depression, anxiety, trauma, serious illness, suicidal ideation and self harming behaviors. If you've been disappointed with therapy in the past give me a try.
Not accepting new clients

Aida Cajdric-Vrhovac
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am trained in several evidence based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
Dialectical
Behavior Therapy (
DBT
), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Seeking Safety, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivation Interviewing (MI).
I specialize in working with adults (18+) who are experiencing issues related to substance use, trauma and PTSD, stress management, depression, anxiety, life transitions and grief. Often people seek treatment when they notice that they are living life that is not consistent with their personal values. My mission is to help you find ways to work through some of the struggles you are experiencing so that you start living life according to those personal values and in turn to feel more positive about yourself. I will work with you to form a treatment plan that best suits your personal values and life goals.

Kristyn Rinchiuso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Please email Kristyn@krinchiuso.com Licensed in MA and CT. I am a LICSW and a Certified Yoga Instructor. I specialize in treating all types of trauma and anxiety. I believe that the most important part of therapy is the client's relationship with the therapist. I use a combination of different treatment methods including CBT, trauma informed therapy, somatic therapies and exposure response prevention. I incorporate alternative therapies such as meditation, mindfulness, and elements of yoga practices. I wholeheartedly believe in the body mind connection.

Elise Maccurtain-Cogan
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
At this time I am offering Telehealth sessions. I am a licensed mental health counselor with a 18 years of experience treating adolescents. I employ an eclectic approach to the treatment of Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Adjustment Disorders, and Bereavement. My primary focus is on creating a safe and therapeutic environment for clients to use for the purpose of building upon strengths and implementing positive change in their lives.

Alison Bluestein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
I see clients exclusively via telehealth. I am a licensed social worker specializing in working with adolescents and young adults from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. I have worked in schools, inpatient, residential, and day treatment programs, as well as outpatient settings. My objective is to collaborate with my clients to identify goals for our work together and to provide a safe and nurturing environment to do that work. My intention is to firmly root our process in my clients’ strengths while exploring, validating, and gently challenging perceived obstacles.

Sam Rice
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My current openings are daytime & Monday evenings, I offer both telehealth and in-person for sessions. As a licensed mental health counselor, my goal is to create a warm space for my clients. I work to support clients with ongoing mental health needs, relationship challenges, and managing stress. Therapy is built on a foundation of trust, which is my first goal when working with you. I primarily use a cognitive behavioral and person-centered approach to counseling utilizing a variety of interventions.
Waitlist for new clients

Dana Nasser-Tobin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I hope to teach you to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings and to take actions that align with your values despite them. I see myself as an active participant in the therapy process and I use a strengths-based, holistic approach to meet you where you are on your own unique life's journey and to help you get unstuck. I take value and joy in being my authentic self and strive to help my clients feel the same, moving away from the internal and external noise of shoulds/shouldnts, societal prescriptions/timelines, judgements and criticisms, and into living a life based on your own unique strengths and values.

Melanie Laurelle
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, AAS, LADCA
Verified
Verified
My name is Melanie and I am a Substance Abuse Therapist and Program Director with a degree and diversified background in Human Services. I provide therapeutic services to individuals struggling with substance dependence and co-occurring disorders. I have experience in medical detox, residential, and outpatient care settings. I completed all requirements towards my LADC II and am in the process of obtaining credentials.

Kellie Harvey
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
“I need to see a counselor" is now becoming "I'm going to see a counselor" and sorting through profile after profile for that 'perfect' therapist may feel exciting/overwhelming/confusing/(insert feeling here). You may know the issue(s) you need to address or maybe you're realizing that whatever you've been doing hasn't been getting you to where you want to be in life. Regardless of your motivation to start therapy I am committed to providing a safe, positive, and non-judgmental space to assist you in reaching your goals.
Katie Terrio
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in addiction treatment and trauma, and treat Individuals, Couples, and Families. My clients struggle in relationships to create boundaries for healthy partnerships, and I treat their symptoms of anxiety, depression, and codependency. Post-traumatic stress disorder is an issue for many of my clients, and I specialize in processing trauma in a safe environment, having earned a Certificate in Trauma from JRI’s Trauma Center in Boston. I am well trained in all areas of addiction treatment and can offer medication management by a prescribing nurse when necessary.

Mohamed Alsaidy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Mohamed is an established and highly skilled LICSW with over 8 years of clinical experience in behavioral and mental healthcare, and 15+ years of administrative management background. Mr. Alsaidy is a licensed independent clinical social worker in Massachusetts and Michigan and had been living and working in Michigan for more than 20 years before he moved to Massachusetts last year. Mr. Alsaidy specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, anger management, dual diagnosis, and general life struggles. He has experience working with all age groups with a special focus on young adults.

Kate Stacom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stuck, or overwhelmed by your daily life? Are you yearning for more? I believe that one of the most healing things that we can do for ourselves and for the world is to show up as our authentic selves in all aspects of our lives. I feel that it is when we are not, that we see the most challenges. I am here to support you in breaking down ineffective behavior patterns or unhelpful perceptions in order to increase your connection to yourself and your own purpose. In my experience, once we are truly connected to our inner light, we shine!
Norwell, MA 02061
& Online

Leslie Hart Maccardell
Psychologist, PhD, MP
Verified
Verified
For me, psychotherapy must address the needs of the person. Sometimes this can mean exploring how you got to the point you are at, and how you want to change; and sometimes you may want specific tools to address a very specific issue. Finding the right therapist is perhaps one of the most important choices you will make and also one of the most difficult. Although a therapist may have an armory of techniques to use, what I have found to be at the heart of any type of psychotherapy is whether the relationship works between you and your therapist.
Waitlist for new clients

Lindsay Dearborn Butters
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My therapeutic style integrates approaches from several schools of thought. However, I tend to favor the client centered and relational approaches to therapy. I help my patients understand how their past and unconscious experiences shape who they are. This integrative style helps patients to effectively link their past, present, and future. I also value the healing power of relationships, which includes the relationship between patient and therapist. I am committed to a collaborative approach to therapy and I value the input of my patients about what they want out of treatment.

Courtney Culnane MacPherson
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Therapy can be a life changing process when its with the right clinician. My personal approach to therapy is above all empowerment - I want my client to know the decisions and conclusions they come to are their own and that they have the full potential within themselves to succeed. Using a relaxed, conversational style of communicating I work with people struggling with depression, anxiety, general life stressors, eating disorders and relationship issues and people who are doing well - many clients have stayed working with me for years to maintain their hard earned happiness!
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
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.