Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
Many of us develop patterns of behavior and explanatory narratives in response to life's demands. Over time, this form of adaptation can lead to a false sense of self. Sooner or later, though often around midlife, our typical ways of coping and sublimation no longer work, and we are called to reconnect with our true selves. Therapy can support this process of uncovering and freeing ourselves from maladaptive patterns.
Many of us develop patterns of behavior and explanatory narratives in response to life's demands. Over time, this form of adaptation can lead to a false sense of self. Sooner or later, though often around midlife, our typical ways of coping and sublimation no longer work, and we are called to reconnect with our true selves. Therapy can support this process of uncovering and freeing ourselves from maladaptive patterns.
I have specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration (PHRI).
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed in your life in general, or you want to develop a deeper understanding of yourself, I believe that therapy serves a purpose for everyone. Therapy is a unique partnership; you are the expert on yourself while I am the expert on behavior change guiding you towards your goals. Together, we combine our expertise to achieve the outcome you are looking for. My experience is in working with teenagers and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and emotion dysregulation. I also offer support around integrating psychedelic experiences.
I have specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration (PHRI).
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed in your life in general, or you want to develop a deeper understanding of yourself, I believe that therapy serves a purpose for everyone. Therapy is a unique partnership; you are the expert on yourself while I am the expert on behavior change guiding you towards your goals. Together, we combine our expertise to achieve the outcome you are looking for. My experience is in working with teenagers and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and emotion dysregulation. I also offer support around integrating psychedelic experiences.
I work well with people who are interested in exploring the complexities of their own unique human experience. We can reflect on an array of areas including but not limited to; decision making processes, complicated family/interpersonal relationships, identity, self-concept, self-expression, systemic oppression and trauma, intimacy, confidence building, attachment, core values, and culture. I often work with individuals who feel tired, emotionally dysregulated, disempowered, curious, silenced or misunderstood. My ideal clients are seeking a space of empowerment, representation, accountability and thought provocation.
I work well with people who are interested in exploring the complexities of their own unique human experience. We can reflect on an array of areas including but not limited to; decision making processes, complicated family/interpersonal relationships, identity, self-concept, self-expression, systemic oppression and trauma, intimacy, confidence building, attachment, core values, and culture. I often work with individuals who feel tired, emotionally dysregulated, disempowered, curious, silenced or misunderstood. My ideal clients are seeking a space of empowerment, representation, accountability and thought provocation.
Being a young person today is much harder than the world makes it out to be. Managing the transition from adolescence to young adulthood can be quite jarring, particularly during a time where social connection is limited, fear and anxiety are at an all-time high, and coping skills are limited to whatever we can pursue within the constraints of our homes.
Being a young person today is much harder than the world makes it out to be. Managing the transition from adolescence to young adulthood can be quite jarring, particularly during a time where social connection is limited, fear and anxiety are at an all-time high, and coping skills are limited to whatever we can pursue within the constraints of our homes.
You may look capable and successful on the outside, yet internally feel constantly on edge. Your mind stays alert and your body rarely feels fully relaxed, even after a full night of sleep. In relationships, closeness can feel comforting one moment and confusing or draining the next. You may find yourself overthinking interactions, becoming highly attuned to others’ emotions, or shutting down when feelings become too intense. Over time this stress can show up physically through fatigue, brain fog, chronic pain, digestive issues, or autoimmune flares. You want to feel calmer, more grounded and able to connect without losing yourself.
You may look capable and successful on the outside, yet internally feel constantly on edge. Your mind stays alert and your body rarely feels fully relaxed, even after a full night of sleep. In relationships, closeness can feel comforting one moment and confusing or draining the next. You may find yourself overthinking interactions, becoming highly attuned to others’ emotions, or shutting down when feelings become too intense. Over time this stress can show up physically through fatigue, brain fog, chronic pain, digestive issues, or autoimmune flares. You want to feel calmer, more grounded and able to connect without losing yourself.
Hi! My name is Chris & I am so happy that you’re here! I am here to support you in working through whatever challenges you may be facing and I principally do this by exploring how your past shapes your present experience. My approach is integrative but often lean on psychodynamic training to lead treatment. That being said, I am always mindful of the client’s needs and adjust accordingly. I specialize in working with young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression and OCD. These issues can be debilitating for many individuals & I take pride in having the opportunity to help alleviate their weight to the best of my ability.
Hi! My name is Chris & I am so happy that you’re here! I am here to support you in working through whatever challenges you may be facing and I principally do this by exploring how your past shapes your present experience. My approach is integrative but often lean on psychodynamic training to lead treatment. That being said, I am always mindful of the client’s needs and adjust accordingly. I specialize in working with young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression and OCD. These issues can be debilitating for many individuals & I take pride in having the opportunity to help alleviate their weight to the best of my ability.
There are innumerable reasons people seek out therapy whether you're navigating major life transitions, unable to change or understand the patterns that hinder you from a fulfilled life, simply trying to understand why you do what you do, decrease destructive choices and behaviors, feeling alienated in a chaotic world or address/manage symptoms of an existing mental health diagnosis (the list goes on). I strive to offer a safe space to explore these themes.
There are innumerable reasons people seek out therapy whether you're navigating major life transitions, unable to change or understand the patterns that hinder you from a fulfilled life, simply trying to understand why you do what you do, decrease destructive choices and behaviors, feeling alienated in a chaotic world or address/manage symptoms of an existing mental health diagnosis (the list goes on). I strive to offer a safe space to explore these themes.
I incorporate evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) along with mindfulness-based skills.
I believe we all possess the innate capacity to heal, grow and overcome life's challenges. Sometimes, we just need a little help to move us through periods when we're feeling stuck or dissatisfied with the way things are. Drawing on my decade of experience in this field, my goal is to support you in increasing insight and awareness into these struggles, and to provide you with the tools to leverage your inner strengths, move forward and live a more fulfilling life.
I incorporate evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) along with mindfulness-based skills.
I believe we all possess the innate capacity to heal, grow and overcome life's challenges. Sometimes, we just need a little help to move us through periods when we're feeling stuck or dissatisfied with the way things are. Drawing on my decade of experience in this field, my goal is to support you in increasing insight and awareness into these struggles, and to provide you with the tools to leverage your inner strengths, move forward and live a more fulfilling life.
Life can be overwhelming and it can cause us to feel less confident, find things more challenging, or just have us feeling down. It is important when seeking a therapist to find someone you can develop a trusting, judgment free relationship with. I provide a supportive, safe, empathetic, and understanding space. We will have a partnership in your treatment because you are the expert in your life. I am just here to advance your self growth using your strengths and insight.
Life can be overwhelming and it can cause us to feel less confident, find things more challenging, or just have us feeling down. It is important when seeking a therapist to find someone you can develop a trusting, judgment free relationship with. I provide a supportive, safe, empathetic, and understanding space. We will have a partnership in your treatment because you are the expert in your life. I am just here to advance your self growth using your strengths and insight.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re balancing a high-achieving life. I work with professionals who may seem successful on the outside but feel unfulfilled, stressed, or disconnected internally. Whether you’re facing relationship or intimacy challenges, struggling to set boundaries, or processing past experiences, my approach provides a discreet, supportive space to gain clarity, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change aligned with your goals.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re balancing a high-achieving life. I work with professionals who may seem successful on the outside but feel unfulfilled, stressed, or disconnected internally. Whether you’re facing relationship or intimacy challenges, struggling to set boundaries, or processing past experiences, my approach provides a discreet, supportive space to gain clarity, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change aligned with your goals.
Maybe you feel like you “should” be feeling more in control, more confident or more fulfilled than you currently do. Maybe you have an idea of the reason for that feeling, but you are unsure how to address it. Or, maybe you feel at a loss for why you're struggling or feeling less than happy, and you feel lost as to where to even start. All you need for therapy is to want things to be different. Whether you have a history of trauma or identify as an overthinker, our work will start from a place of curiosity and compassion for you and your experiences.
Maybe you feel like you “should” be feeling more in control, more confident or more fulfilled than you currently do. Maybe you have an idea of the reason for that feeling, but you are unsure how to address it. Or, maybe you feel at a loss for why you're struggling or feeling less than happy, and you feel lost as to where to even start. All you need for therapy is to want things to be different. Whether you have a history of trauma or identify as an overthinker, our work will start from a place of curiosity and compassion for you and your experiences.
As an individual, I believe that therapy is most successful when it is a truly collaborative process. It is my goal to provide compassionate and informed care for the individual to decide what areas of their lives ate most important to focus on. I strive to work alongside clients to both witness distress with compassion and challenge clients to identify patterns that may no longer be supportive to them in a way that they once were. The therapy space is not a vacuum and I believe it is imperative to look through both anti-oppressive and social justice lenses to inform dynamics that may occur throughout the therapeutic practice.
As an individual, I believe that therapy is most successful when it is a truly collaborative process. It is my goal to provide compassionate and informed care for the individual to decide what areas of their lives ate most important to focus on. I strive to work alongside clients to both witness distress with compassion and challenge clients to identify patterns that may no longer be supportive to them in a way that they once were. The therapy space is not a vacuum and I believe it is imperative to look through both anti-oppressive and social justice lenses to inform dynamics that may occur throughout the therapeutic practice.
My approach is integrative and collaborative, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), mindfulness practices, somatic work, and narrative therapy.
I offer a warm, compassionate, and strengths-based space where clients are met with acceptance and care. I see therapy as a place to slow down, reflect, and explore experiences with openness and intention. I approach my work with curiosity and respect for each client’s story, supporting them in deepening connection to identity, reclaiming personal agency, and moving toward a more empowered and authentic way of living.
My approach is integrative and collaborative, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), mindfulness practices, somatic work, and narrative therapy.
I offer a warm, compassionate, and strengths-based space where clients are met with acceptance and care. I see therapy as a place to slow down, reflect, and explore experiences with openness and intention. I approach my work with curiosity and respect for each client’s story, supporting them in deepening connection to identity, reclaiming personal agency, and moving toward a more empowered and authentic way of living.
My style is warm and progressive. I specialize in working with children and young people, particularly young women and femmes, to cope with anxiety, depression, periods of change, social-emotional processing, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, and interpersonal challenges. I also work to address the impacts of trauma on client's everyday lives and functioning.
My style is warm and progressive. I specialize in working with children and young people, particularly young women and femmes, to cope with anxiety, depression, periods of change, social-emotional processing, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, and interpersonal challenges. I also work to address the impacts of trauma on client's everyday lives and functioning.
I provide psychodynamic and trauma-informed care, incorporating approaches such as EMDR, DBT, creative arts therapy, and somatic techniques to support healing and growth.
In addition to providing individual therapy, I lead DBT skills groups for teens, teaching mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These groups offer a supportive space for teens to develop healthier coping skills and strengthen emotional resilience.
I provide psychodynamic and trauma-informed care, incorporating approaches such as EMDR, DBT, creative arts therapy, and somatic techniques to support healing and growth.
In addition to providing individual therapy, I lead DBT skills groups for teens, teaching mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These groups offer a supportive space for teens to develop healthier coping skills and strengthen emotional resilience.
My name is Atasha Codginton I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of New York. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts & parenting issues including parents with Special Needs children. I believe you are the expert of your story and that you have many issues that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.
My name is Atasha Codginton I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of New York. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts & parenting issues including parents with Special Needs children. I believe you are the expert of your story and that you have many issues that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.
Dealing with overwhelming emotions and stress can often be an isolating experience, but it does not have to be. My goal as a clinician is to create a safe setting for healing through compassion, understanding, and trust. Our work together will focus on gaining a stronger understanding of yourself while obtaining skills and techniques to forge meaning through difficult moments in life. I believe that high quality therapy comes from a customized approach by taking evidence-based methodologies and tailoring them to an individual’s personality and needs.
Dealing with overwhelming emotions and stress can often be an isolating experience, but it does not have to be. My goal as a clinician is to create a safe setting for healing through compassion, understanding, and trust. Our work together will focus on gaining a stronger understanding of yourself while obtaining skills and techniques to forge meaning through difficult moments in life. I believe that high quality therapy comes from a customized approach by taking evidence-based methodologies and tailoring them to an individual’s personality and needs.
Therapeutic modalities utilized by our clinicians include CBT, DBT, ACT, biofeedback, schema therapy, family systems, and functional behavior analysis.
We are a group psychology practice specializing in evidence-based care for a wide range of emotional and behavior conditions at different stages of life. Our work with children and adolescents focuses on accurate identification of the issues facilitated by science-backed methods and engagement of families and parents for their valuable input and support. We also offer individual, couples, and family therapy for a variety of issues seen in adulthood – relationship issues, depression, anxiety, difficulty handling conflicts, parent-child issues and others.
Therapeutic modalities utilized by our clinicians include CBT, DBT, ACT, biofeedback, schema therapy, family systems, and functional behavior analysis.
We are a group psychology practice specializing in evidence-based care for a wide range of emotional and behavior conditions at different stages of life. Our work with children and adolescents focuses on accurate identification of the issues facilitated by science-backed methods and engagement of families and parents for their valuable input and support. We also offer individual, couples, and family therapy for a variety of issues seen in adulthood – relationship issues, depression, anxiety, difficulty handling conflicts, parent-child issues and others.
You are so brave, to be here and whether you are working through a tough time in a relationship or in life it will only improve from here. In working together, we will do a deep dive into the roadblocks you have experienced and work on alternate perspectives and healing tools to help repair your mental, spiritual and emotional wounds. Your heightened self-awareness and confidence will help you live a more fulfilling life.
You are so brave, to be here and whether you are working through a tough time in a relationship or in life it will only improve from here. In working together, we will do a deep dive into the roadblocks you have experienced and work on alternate perspectives and healing tools to help repair your mental, spiritual and emotional wounds. Your heightened self-awareness and confidence will help you live a more fulfilling life.
I offer both individual and couples therapy, focusing on issues including anxiety, depression, relationships, and life transitions. I often find these issues connect with deeper themes around self-esteem, shame, or fear.
I also think every person’s story and style is unique, which is why I prefer an integrative approach to therapy, utilizing and blending different frameworks to help create more balanced blend of both insight and action.
I offer both individual and couples therapy, focusing on issues including anxiety, depression, relationships, and life transitions. I often find these issues connect with deeper themes around self-esteem, shame, or fear.
I also think every person’s story and style is unique, which is why I prefer an integrative approach to therapy, utilizing and blending different frameworks to help create more balanced blend of both insight and action.
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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.