Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Bethesda, MD
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Melanie Eisman Garber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am an individual and family therapist that works primarily with adolescents, young adults and adults. I integrate traditional psychotherapy with a myriad of techniques to help clients channel their inner strength and make positive and desired changes in their lives. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and
dialectical
behavioral therapy (
DBT
) while also utilizing mindfulness, strengths-based and eclectic approaches to therapy. I am extremely passionate about working with adolescents, young adults and adults dealing with life transitions, relationship, peer issues and failure to launch.

DBT Maryland LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
DBT
helps you to create a life worth living.
At
DBT
Maryland, we believe that in order to grow and make changes in their lives, people need validation, support and practical skills. We strive to provide empathic, accepting and productive therapeutic relationships so you can feel safe while moving toward your goals. Each person's situation is unique and our therapy approach will be designed to meet your individual needs. Many of our clients suffer from problems of emotional dysregulation (borderline personality, PTSD, depression, anxiety & bipolar) most effectively addressed by a comprehensive
Dialectical
Behavior Therapy (
DBT
) program.

Jacqueline Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I tailor elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
Dialectical
Behavioral Therapy (
DBT
), Solution-Focused Therapy to my clients' needs.
**SPANISH SPEAKING TELEHEALTH THERAPIST** We at Finding Clarity believe your mental and emotional health is just as important as your physical health and well being. Just as you would see your primary doctor to maintain your physical health, counseling is here to help maintain your emotional health. I have significant experience working with adults and teens dealing with issues including (but not limited to): depression, anxiety, ADHD, Adolescent/Child executive functioning, PTSD, trauma, and multi-cultural issues.

Bethesda Play Therapy and Healing, LLC Center
Counselor
Verified
Verified
Our integrative approach to therapy is customized to each client and includes non-directive and directive play therapy, canine-assisted therapy, sand tray, expressive arts, EMDR, CBT,
DBT
, client-centered, strength-based, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive therapy.
Here at Bethesda Play Therapy and Healing Center, our clinicians provide integrative, customized psychotherapy services to children, teens, adults, caregivers, and families in English and in Spanish. We strive to hold safe space and form authentic connections during your growth and healing journey. There is power in asking for and accepting help and our team of clinicians is here to help you heal from the inside out.

The Counseling Center Group, Washington DC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Some of these modalities include but are not limited to:
DBT
,
DBT
-C, CBT, ART, and Gottman Couples Therapy.
The mission of the Counseling Center Group is to offer expert counseling therapy services delivered by experienced therapists with diverse specialties. Our approach is rooted in the belief that equipping clients with effective tools can enhance their daily lives. As a result, we strive to empower our clients to live their lives independently, without relying on prolonged therapy.

Britt H Rathbone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, BCD, CGP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
He provides Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Certified Comprehensive
Dialectical
Behavior Therapy (
DBT
), Unified Protocol for Adolescents (UP-A), Exposure and Response Prevention, Parent Management Training (PMT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP), Prolonged Exposure for PTSD (PE), Behavioral Activation (BA) and other effective treatments.
Britt Rathbone is an expert in the treatment of adolescents. He graduated from Columbia University and has worked exclusively with adolescents and their families since 1985. He has a special interest in challenging, difficult to treat, and treatment-reluctant adolescents as well as those who have multiple and complicated mental health diagnoses. He trains therapists, speaks to professional and lay groups, and has taught advanced level social work graduate students at the Catholic University of America. Washingtonian Magazine has consistently named Mr. Rathbone one of Washington's best therapists for adolescents, and one of Washington's best therapists for group therapy.

Knekiya Harper
Counselor, LGPC
Verified
Verified
Knekiya’s therapeutic approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and
Dialectical
Behavioral Therapy.
Knekiya serves clients of all ages, particularly adolescents and young adults. Knekiya assists clients struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma. Knekiya has worked extensively with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.Client's goals often include managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma.

Annie Bertran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am trained in
DBT
, CBT, and TF-CBT.
Hi everyone! I believe in providing a safe and supportive environment where I will collaborate with you to meet your goals by learning and practicing new skills to apply to your daily life. Throughout my career, I have learned how to remain calm no matter the crisis and provide a steady emotional rock for my clients to lean on throughout the difficult times in their lives. I work with a variety of clients with all types of struggles and needs. I provide a safe space to work through these and teach skills to manage the struggles that come in life. In-Person sessions are joined by my certified therapy dog, Bennet.

Cynthia Grimes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I draw from various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
Dialectical
Behavioral Therapy (
DBT
), systems-oriented approaches, and attachment theory.
I have a passion for assisting individuals of all ages who are facing difficulties in their lives. I possess almost a decade of experience working with a diverse range of clients in inpatient, outpatient, and school settings, dealing with various diagnoses. I specialize in providing support for clients with mood disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and panic disorders, trauma, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts. Additionally, I help clients facing work-life imbalances, relationship issues, emotional dysregulation, LGBTQIA+ issues, and self-harm.

Julie Derby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work mainly from a psychodynamic perspective while incorporating cognitive and
dialectical
behavioral therapies to cultivate self-efficacy.
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process that allows trust and authenticity to foster insight and growth. A willingness to look inward and allow space for vulnerability will bring you stronger, more authentic connections to both yourself and to the people in your life. I provide psychotherapy for adults, young adults and older adolescents in an empathetic non-judgmental environment with a focus on self-awareness, self-compassion and self-kindness. I use a variety of techniques and theories as well as warmth and a touch of humor to help move your towards healing and reaching your goals.

Devin Maroney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
I have trained in Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing,
DBT
, CBT and Focusing oriented therapy.
I help individuals, couples and families reconnect with and draw strength from the goodness in themselves as they cultivate positive behaviors and new perspectives on life. I specialize in untangling the patterns that cause us harm, including avoidance, addiction, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic suffering, self harm, suicidal ideation, and low self esteem. I help couples and families find more wholesome and supportive ways to connect and care for each other.
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The Counseling Center of Maryland
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, MA
Verified
Verified
Our clinicians use techniques from empirically proven interventions including
dialectical
behavior therapy (
DBT
), gottman therapy, cyclical psychodynamics, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and others.
The professionals at The Counseling Center of Maryland use a variety of techniques to help improve the quality of life for individuals, couples, groups, and families. Through our strength-based and collaborative approach, we offer new insights that enable our clients to see things from different perspectives. We provide treatment and counseling for anxiety, depression, grief, emotional regulation issues, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and parenting. Through active and evidence based strategies we help empower our clients to make choices that evoke positive changes in their lives. Together, we will look at feelings, thoughts and behaviors as vehicles to affirmative changes.
Not accepting new clients

Alexandra D. Swe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified
Verified
In addition to using aspects from different modalities such as Ego-State Therapy, IFS and
DBT
, I am also an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Clinician, providing an evidenced-based treatment for trauma disorders.
As a clinical social worker, it is my passion to help people navigate through life's toughest moments while focusing on their strengths and successes. My years of experience working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, dissociative disorders, mood disorders, trauma and every day challenges allow me to address a wide range of social and emotional difficulties.

Sae Chichibu-Denny
Counselor
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Sae. Let’s work on your problem together! I have worked with children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. I tailor a treatment for a client’s needs because individual client has unique situations and problems. I have treated individuals with depression, anxiety, phobias, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, LGBTQ+ identity issues, and addiction. My theoretical orientation is integrated, based on cognitive-behavioral therapy and
dialectical
behavioral

Alex Hittman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I'm trained in a number of research-supported treatments, and my approach is primarily rooted in
Dialectical
Behavior Therapy (
DBT
) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Do you often feel overwhelmed by your emotions? Do upsetting, intrusive thoughts stop you from being fully present? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships? I can tell you that you're not alone, and you have it within you to build the life you want. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, emotion dysregulation, and thoughts of suicide and self-harm. Together, we can get you unstuck and back in the driver's seat of your life. You and I are a team!

Daniel McNulty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in
Dialectical
Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Counseling, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
I am passionate about helping my clients improve their relationships and alleviate suffering to find meaning and purpose in their lives. I also recognize how difficult the path of seeking help and making change can be and I will provide my skills, support, and compassion to you as you navigate your journey. Whether you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, isolated, burned out, or stuck, I will work with you to get through the challenges and difficulties you face.

V. Jan Freeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
My professional training includes the following areas: psychodynamic psychotherapy, extensive training for trauma-related problems including PTSD, DID, and other dissociative disorders, couple and family therapy training, group therapy training, ego-state therapy, hypnosis,
DBT
, meditation, interpersonal and cognitive approaches.
I am an experienced therapist who finds real joy in helping one person/couple/family at a time regain control of their life, improve their situation, find a better path, or understand who they really are at the deepest levels along with core relationship patterns. I have 37 years of clinical experience and specialized postgraduate training in a variety of approaches.. Trauma is a primary specialty though I am trained to address a range of problems. I want you to feel safe and comfortable when we meet so developing a trusting relationship will be important. My style is interactive; you will decide if I'm a good fit for what you need.

Sam Hopkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MTS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My main goal is to help individuals eventually become their own therapists after preparing them with the skills and strategies I employ in session:
DBT
, CBT, and mindfulness practices.
Are you struggling with anxiety, ADHD, ASD, bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia or another diagnosis? I recognize that therapy can be challenging, I place a high value on creating a welcoming atmosphere that promotes growth and makes you feel comfortable as we navigate life's stressors together no matter the diagnosis. If you are motivated to make positive changes in your life, I will use mindfulness based strategies to guide you in the path toward affirmative change.
Not accepting new clients

Bryonna Davis
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Welcome and thanks for visiting my profile! At Bethesda Play Therapy and Healing Center I'm a child and adolescent therapist specializing in Child Centered and Prescriptive Play Therapy in addition to parent training. I use a combination of Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and
Dialectical
Behavior Therapy in my work with adolescents. Clients of mine come to me for help with ADHD, behavioral concerns, depression, life transitions, stress, and anxiety. My goal is to provide a safe space for healing individuals and their families and my eclectic approach ensures that care is individualized for each client.

Stephanie Prigal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
My therapeutic approach emphasizes the importance of meeting the client and family where they are at and building a connection through trust and understanding. I have experience working with children as young as 5 years old, adolescents, adults and families. I specialize in supporting clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem challenges, socialization and attention deficit disorder. When working with adolescents or adults, I utilize a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
Dialectical
Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness.
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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.