Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Saddle River, NJ
Do you feel anxious, not enough, or unsure about yourself, even though you are trying to keep everything together? Do you struggle in relationships, feel disconnected, or constantly question yourself?
You do not have to figure this out alone. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where we unpack the challenges you’re facing and understand why they keeps showing up. Just like it is hard to clean a messy room in the dark, awareness is the first step toward tangible change. Together, we work on helping you feel more secure, more confident, and more connected to who you truly are.
Do you feel anxious, not enough, or unsure about yourself, even though you are trying to keep everything together? Do you struggle in relationships, feel disconnected, or constantly question yourself?
You do not have to figure this out alone. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where we unpack the challenges you’re facing and understand why they keeps showing up. Just like it is hard to clean a messy room in the dark, awareness is the first step toward tangible change. Together, we work on helping you feel more secure, more confident, and more connected to who you truly are.
When life feels heavy, in your mind, your body, or your heart, you don't have to carry it alone. Whether you are grieving, in recovery, moving through a hard transition, navigating relationship to body, wanting to experience life with greater ease, or desire a different way of coping, I offer a calm, unhurried space to be truly seen and to find steadier ground at your own pace.
When life feels heavy, in your mind, your body, or your heart, you don't have to carry it alone. Whether you are grieving, in recovery, moving through a hard transition, navigating relationship to body, wanting to experience life with greater ease, or desire a different way of coping, I offer a calm, unhurried space to be truly seen and to find steadier ground at your own pace.
I have been intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior, which incorporates Cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and change negative thinking patterns and pushes for positive behavioral change.
I have been a therapist for more than 30 years. I assist adult clients and families and couples in working through underlying reasons for their pain, problems and conflicts, and help them learn skills to manage their emotions and behavior to solve problems and form healthier relationships. I help children, adolescents and their parents manage phase of life challenges, and the struggles posed by conditions like ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, mood dysregulation, trauma and behavioral difficulties.
I have been intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior, which incorporates Cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and change negative thinking patterns and pushes for positive behavioral change.
I have been a therapist for more than 30 years. I assist adult clients and families and couples in working through underlying reasons for their pain, problems and conflicts, and help them learn skills to manage their emotions and behavior to solve problems and form healthier relationships. I help children, adolescents and their parents manage phase of life challenges, and the struggles posed by conditions like ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, mood dysregulation, trauma and behavioral difficulties.
Welcome to Hopeful Heart Counseling! We are a Northern NJ specialized private therapy practice. As founder of Hopeful Heart Counseling, it is my privilege and passion to help you restore balance in your life. I specialize in working with individuals and families impacted by substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. I utilize empirically based practices when working with mental health issues affecting adolescents and adults. I use an eclectic approach that is solution focused. When combined with transparency and authenticity, it helps put clients at ease and allows them to openly express themselves and their feelings.
Welcome to Hopeful Heart Counseling! We are a Northern NJ specialized private therapy practice. As founder of Hopeful Heart Counseling, it is my privilege and passion to help you restore balance in your life. I specialize in working with individuals and families impacted by substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. I utilize empirically based practices when working with mental health issues affecting adolescents and adults. I use an eclectic approach that is solution focused. When combined with transparency and authenticity, it helps put clients at ease and allows them to openly express themselves and their feelings.
Katherine has extensive experience with trauma informed, CBT/ DBT, and EMDR therapy and has excelled in her practice because she is passionate about helping her clients achieve their goals.
I work with teens, young adults, and individuals going through tough life transitions. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety, struggling with identity, or dealing with family or relationship challenges, I offer a supportive space to talk things through. Together, we can build coping skills, improve communication, and work toward healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Katherine has extensive experience with trauma informed, CBT/ DBT, and EMDR therapy and has excelled in her practice because she is passionate about helping her clients achieve their goals.
I work with teens, young adults, and individuals going through tough life transitions. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety, struggling with identity, or dealing with family or relationship challenges, I offer a supportive space to talk things through. Together, we can build coping skills, improve communication, and work toward healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) through EMDRIA; Experience includes Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Imago Couples Counseling, Dialectic Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Sensorimotor, and Internal Family Systems.
A licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of private practice experience, dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and thrive. Based in Saddle River, New Jersey, I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to each person's unique needs and goals.
Certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) through EMDRIA; Experience includes Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Imago Couples Counseling, Dialectic Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Sensorimotor, and Internal Family Systems.
A licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of private practice experience, dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and thrive. Based in Saddle River, New Jersey, I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to each person's unique needs and goals.
This may include but is not limited to: CBT, DBT, EMDR and exposure therapy.
Gina has been successful in helping individuals and families meet their desired goals in therapy through an empathetic and strengths-based approach. She strives to meet clients where they are at and strengthen their innate abilities to lead happier and healthier lives. Her style evolves with their needs and up-to-date modalities to make therapy effective.
This may include but is not limited to: CBT, DBT, EMDR and exposure therapy.
Gina has been successful in helping individuals and families meet their desired goals in therapy through an empathetic and strengths-based approach. She strives to meet clients where they are at and strengthen their innate abilities to lead happier and healthier lives. Her style evolves with their needs and up-to-date modalities to make therapy effective.
I treat people from a variety of ages and backgrounds. Much of the work we do involves decreasing anxiety, increasing happiness, overcoming parenting stress or relational conflict, and dealing with life transitions more effectively. I have expertise and experience in supporting individuals with developing and improving behavioral strategies and emotion regulation as well as building and maintaining more meaningful relationships. This may include overcoming patterns of perfectionism, building more confidence, and learning how to appreciate where you are in life. The goals we set will enable you to live a more satisfying life.
I treat people from a variety of ages and backgrounds. Much of the work we do involves decreasing anxiety, increasing happiness, overcoming parenting stress or relational conflict, and dealing with life transitions more effectively. I have expertise and experience in supporting individuals with developing and improving behavioral strategies and emotion regulation as well as building and maintaining more meaningful relationships. This may include overcoming patterns of perfectionism, building more confidence, and learning how to appreciate where you are in life. The goals we set will enable you to live a more satisfying life.
Alison Urban, LCSW, RPT™: Kids, Play
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
2 Endorsed
Saddle River, NJ 07458
With teens and young adults, I use CBT, DBT, and person-centered approaches.
Is your child struggling with big emotions, anxiety, behavioral challenges, low self-esteem, or difficult life changes? As a parent, it can be heartbreaking to watch your child have meltdowns, worry excessively, withdraw from others, or act out in ways that don't seem like them. You want to help, but sometimes it's hard to know what's really going on beneath the surface. Children often don't have the words to explain their feelings—and that's where therapy can help.
With teens and young adults, I use CBT, DBT, and person-centered approaches.
Is your child struggling with big emotions, anxiety, behavioral challenges, low self-esteem, or difficult life changes? As a parent, it can be heartbreaking to watch your child have meltdowns, worry excessively, withdraw from others, or act out in ways that don't seem like them. You want to help, but sometimes it's hard to know what's really going on beneath the surface. Children often don't have the words to explain their feelings—and that's where therapy can help.
Hi! I'm Una.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are diagnosed with ADHD/Autism or are exploring diagnosis. I use a strengths-based, solution-focused approach that is built upon a foundation of connection. We’ll work on building practical tools for executive functioning, rebuilding self-esteem, and managing the anxiety and depression that often come with being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world.
Schedule a consultation call with me today to discuss a targeted path forward.
Hi! I'm Una.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are diagnosed with ADHD/Autism or are exploring diagnosis. I use a strengths-based, solution-focused approach that is built upon a foundation of connection. We’ll work on building practical tools for executive functioning, rebuilding self-esteem, and managing the anxiety and depression that often come with being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world.
Schedule a consultation call with me today to discuss a targeted path forward.
I am certified in DBT, MBCT, hypnotherapy and trained in EMDR, integrating evidence-based strategies that support lasting change.
Many teens struggle with anxiety, stress, ADHD, and emotional regulation, often because they lack the coping skills needed to manage daily challenges. They may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and unsure how to handle school pressure, peer relationships, or life transitions. Just as students receive academic support, teens also need tools to strengthen emotional health. As a teen therapist in New Jersey, I help adolescents and young adults build coping skills, regulate emotions, improve relationships, and create a more balanced, healthy lifestyle. You can also find both of my books on Amazon, for more support.
I am certified in DBT, MBCT, hypnotherapy and trained in EMDR, integrating evidence-based strategies that support lasting change.
Many teens struggle with anxiety, stress, ADHD, and emotional regulation, often because they lack the coping skills needed to manage daily challenges. They may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and unsure how to handle school pressure, peer relationships, or life transitions. Just as students receive academic support, teens also need tools to strengthen emotional health. As a teen therapist in New Jersey, I help adolescents and young adults build coping skills, regulate emotions, improve relationships, and create a more balanced, healthy lifestyle. You can also find both of my books on Amazon, for more support.
Some of my modalities of therapy include CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed, Eclectic, and Play Therapy.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself, and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their mental health, self care, relationships, career and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long term issues for your mind and your body. I believe it shouldn't be so hard for you to live a better life.
Some of my modalities of therapy include CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed, Eclectic, and Play Therapy.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself, and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their mental health, self care, relationships, career and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long term issues for your mind and your body. I believe it shouldn't be so hard for you to live a better life.
My ideal client is someone who feels emotionally stuck burdened by anxiety, grief, trauma, or conflict in their relationships. They may be high functioning on the outside but struggling silently within. They’re seeking relief, clarity, and deeper connection—with themselves and the people they care about. What they truly want is to feel more in control, more understood, and more grounded in who they are. They’re ready to break unhealthy patterns and are looking for a safe, supportive space to heal and grow. Even if they don’t have all the answers yet, they’re willing to take the first step toward real change.
My ideal client is someone who feels emotionally stuck burdened by anxiety, grief, trauma, or conflict in their relationships. They may be high functioning on the outside but struggling silently within. They’re seeking relief, clarity, and deeper connection—with themselves and the people they care about. What they truly want is to feel more in control, more understood, and more grounded in who they are. They’re ready to break unhealthy patterns and are looking for a safe, supportive space to heal and grow. Even if they don’t have all the answers yet, they’re willing to take the first step toward real change.
I am skilled in various therapeutic techniques (ie: behavior mod, CBT, DBT, family).
As a licensed psychologist for 20 years, I have dedicated my career to treating children, adolescents, adults, and families. Currently in private practice, I've worked in various medical & educational settings and am licensed in multiple states. I treat children, adolescents, and adults with a broad range of psychological and behavioral disorders, including: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, school refusal, self-harm, & personality disorders. I am skilled in psychological testing of children, adolescents, and adults and conduct psychoeducational evaluations for Learning Disorders and 504 referrals.
I am skilled in various therapeutic techniques (ie: behavior mod, CBT, DBT, family).
As a licensed psychologist for 20 years, I have dedicated my career to treating children, adolescents, adults, and families. Currently in private practice, I've worked in various medical & educational settings and am licensed in multiple states. I treat children, adolescents, and adults with a broad range of psychological and behavioral disorders, including: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, school refusal, self-harm, & personality disorders. I am skilled in psychological testing of children, adolescents, and adults and conduct psychoeducational evaluations for Learning Disorders and 504 referrals.
I draw from CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and relational-systemic work — customizing each session to fit your needs.
Feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, life changes, or ongoing relationship stress? You don’t have to go through it alone.
I work with teens, young adults, individuals, and couples in Ramsey and throughout New Jersey via telehealth, helping clients feel more grounded, confident, and supported.
Therapy offers practical tools, genuine empathy, and a steady space to feel heard, rebuild hope, and begin healing.
I draw from CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and relational-systemic work — customizing each session to fit your needs.
Feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, life changes, or ongoing relationship stress? You don’t have to go through it alone.
I work with teens, young adults, individuals, and couples in Ramsey and throughout New Jersey via telehealth, helping clients feel more grounded, confident, and supported.
Therapy offers practical tools, genuine empathy, and a steady space to feel heard, rebuild hope, and begin healing.
Even the most capable people experience anxiety, overwhelm, grief, or moments of uncertainty. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin or disconnected from yourself, we can work together to bring back clarity, steadiness, and ease.
With an MBA and a background in the professional world, I understand the demands of high‑pressure careers and the challenge of balancing ambition with well‑being. In therapy, you’ll have space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect without losing the drive that motivates you.
Even the most capable people experience anxiety, overwhelm, grief, or moments of uncertainty. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin or disconnected from yourself, we can work together to bring back clarity, steadiness, and ease.
With an MBA and a background in the professional world, I understand the demands of high‑pressure careers and the challenge of balancing ambition with well‑being. In therapy, you’ll have space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect without losing the drive that motivates you.
My therapy style combines the best of both worlds, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT).
I am dedicated to guiding individuals on a transformative journey towards healing, growth, and self-discovery. With a profound passion for assisting individuals in overcoming life's challenges, I strive to create a safe and empathetic space where healing can take place.
My therapy style combines the best of both worlds, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT).
I am dedicated to guiding individuals on a transformative journey towards healing, growth, and self-discovery. With a profound passion for assisting individuals in overcoming life's challenges, I strive to create a safe and empathetic space where healing can take place.
If you’re here, you’re not alone. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or substance use concerns—and looking for a space that feels honest, grounded, and real.
This is a place for authentic healing, where we work together to make sense of what you’ve been carrying and move toward meaningful change in a way that fits you.
When you’re ready, I invite you to reach out and take the next step.
If you’re here, you’re not alone. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or substance use concerns—and looking for a space that feels honest, grounded, and real.
This is a place for authentic healing, where we work together to make sense of what you’ve been carrying and move toward meaningful change in a way that fits you.
When you’re ready, I invite you to reach out and take the next step.
Our clinicians work integratively, drawing on CBT, DBT, EFT, and psychodynamic approaches depending on what's most useful for you.
You handle everything. Work, family, relationships, you're the one who keeps it all moving. Life looks fine from the outside. But inside, you haven't actually stopped in longer than you can remember. At Resilience Therapy, we get it. We're a group practice built for people who are done performing and ready to focus on their own well-being, without the guilt that usually comes with it. Direct, compassionate, and grounded. No-nonsense support that actually goes somewhere.
Our clinicians work integratively, drawing on CBT, DBT, EFT, and psychodynamic approaches depending on what's most useful for you.
You handle everything. Work, family, relationships, you're the one who keeps it all moving. Life looks fine from the outside. But inside, you haven't actually stopped in longer than you can remember. At Resilience Therapy, we get it. We're a group practice built for people who are done performing and ready to focus on their own well-being, without the guilt that usually comes with it. Direct, compassionate, and grounded. No-nonsense support that actually goes somewhere.
I enjoy working with people who want to improve their life experience, grow as individuals and in relationships, define and improve their well-being in a collaborative, holistic therapeutic experience. Young adults and teens often speak to me about understanding and resolving their issues, breaking dysfunctional patterns, and developing a healthy sense of self. Overwhelmed parents often come to improve their family relationships and functioning. Adults with a variety of life experiences engage with me to work on issues to gain the insight and empowerment needed to meet their goals, no matter how big or small.
I enjoy working with people who want to improve their life experience, grow as individuals and in relationships, define and improve their well-being in a collaborative, holistic therapeutic experience. Young adults and teens often speak to me about understanding and resolving their issues, breaking dysfunctional patterns, and developing a healthy sense of self. Overwhelmed parents often come to improve their family relationships and functioning. Adults with a variety of life experiences engage with me to work on issues to gain the insight and empowerment needed to meet their goals, no matter how big or small.
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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.