Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

I draw from therapies like DBT, CBT, ACT, and Narrative Therapy, and I adapt research-backed techniques to your specific needs.
I am here to be your compassionate, nonjudgmental, no-nonsense therapist. We can work together to tackle what's bothering you, no matter how serious it feels. Maybe you are at the end of your rope and you don't know how to face the obstacles life has thrown at you. Maybe you want more out of your life and relationships. Maybe you are dealing with troubling experiences but aren't sure if therapy will actually work. For each client, I blend my extensive knowledge of therapy techniques and research, my warmth and compassion, and my occasionally quirky personality to create a safe and useful space for you to heal and grow.
I draw from therapies like DBT, CBT, ACT, and Narrative Therapy, and I adapt research-backed techniques to your specific needs.
I am here to be your compassionate, nonjudgmental, no-nonsense therapist. We can work together to tackle what's bothering you, no matter how serious it feels. Maybe you are at the end of your rope and you don't know how to face the obstacles life has thrown at you. Maybe you want more out of your life and relationships. Maybe you are dealing with troubling experiences but aren't sure if therapy will actually work. For each client, I blend my extensive knowledge of therapy techniques and research, my warmth and compassion, and my occasionally quirky personality to create a safe and useful space for you to heal and grow.

He utilizes two of the leading therapies, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT).
With a focus on goal-oriented treatment, Sam works with his clients to determine their goals and how to best capitalize both their personal strengths and utilize their established and potential support systems. Clients say they feel welcome and heard in session and that they develop the confidence they can work through whatever difficulties they’re facing.
He utilizes two of the leading therapies, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT).
With a focus on goal-oriented treatment, Sam works with his clients to determine their goals and how to best capitalize both their personal strengths and utilize their established and potential support systems. Clients say they feel welcome and heard in session and that they develop the confidence they can work through whatever difficulties they’re facing.

I practice from an integrative psychodynamic perspective and draw on techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical-behavioral therapy ( DBT), mindfulness-based approaches, relational psychotherapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), to best tailor the treatment to your particular goals and needs.
I am a Brooklyn-based clinical psychologist and I specialize in the treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, as well as challenges related to identity, relationship/dating, family conflict, burnout, and life transitions. I am an active and engaged therapist, and my style is warm, accessible, humorous, and pragmatic. Together, we will work collaboratively to understand the “stuck points" and behavior patterns that contribute to your emotional suffering. My focus is primarily on the problems of today, with an eye for understanding how childhood experiences and past traumas shape our current struggles.
I practice from an integrative psychodynamic perspective and draw on techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical-behavioral therapy ( DBT), mindfulness-based approaches, relational psychotherapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), to best tailor the treatment to your particular goals and needs.
I am a Brooklyn-based clinical psychologist and I specialize in the treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, as well as challenges related to identity, relationship/dating, family conflict, burnout, and life transitions. I am an active and engaged therapist, and my style is warm, accessible, humorous, and pragmatic. Together, we will work collaboratively to understand the “stuck points" and behavior patterns that contribute to your emotional suffering. My focus is primarily on the problems of today, with an eye for understanding how childhood experiences and past traumas shape our current struggles.

My perspectives are informed primarily by CBT and DBT.
You might be at a point in your life where navigating relationships causes you a lot of stress and uncertainty. You may have just gotten out of a relationship and feel like you’re making the same mistakes over and over again or that you can’t tell what you’re doing wrong. Perhaps you’re still in a relationship but are unsure about how to feel about it. Maybe you’re not sure what kind of relationship you would like to have with your family. Or maybe you're realizing that your friendships aren’t satisfying in the ways you wished they would be.
My perspectives are informed primarily by CBT and DBT.
You might be at a point in your life where navigating relationships causes you a lot of stress and uncertainty. You may have just gotten out of a relationship and feel like you’re making the same mistakes over and over again or that you can’t tell what you’re doing wrong. Perhaps you’re still in a relationship but are unsure about how to feel about it. Maybe you’re not sure what kind of relationship you would like to have with your family. Or maybe you're realizing that your friendships aren’t satisfying in the ways you wished they would be.

I integrate evidence-based therapies like DBT, SSP, SE & CBT in a calm, nurturing, environment to release the burdens you've been carrying and unlock the answers and wisdom you hold within.
I am an experienced integrative therapist helping adults and adolescents to lead happier, calmer lives and find the meaningful committed relationships they desire. Maybe life looks great from the outside but feels like a different story inside, and you've learned to silently accept it. Even when the stress of holding it all together is soul-crushing. Carrying the weight of the world alone is exhausting. Anxiety, depression, trauma, or challenging relationships make us feel sick and tired. Poor coping mechanisms make us feel worse. You can take a step today to end the cycle of worry, fear, grief, or loneliness and reclaim your life.
I integrate evidence-based therapies like DBT, SSP, SE & CBT in a calm, nurturing, environment to release the burdens you've been carrying and unlock the answers and wisdom you hold within.
I am an experienced integrative therapist helping adults and adolescents to lead happier, calmer lives and find the meaningful committed relationships they desire. Maybe life looks great from the outside but feels like a different story inside, and you've learned to silently accept it. Even when the stress of holding it all together is soul-crushing. Carrying the weight of the world alone is exhausting. Anxiety, depression, trauma, or challenging relationships make us feel sick and tired. Poor coping mechanisms make us feel worse. You can take a step today to end the cycle of worry, fear, grief, or loneliness and reclaim your life.

Using a blend of mindfulness-based and trauma-informed approaches, somatic work, DBT, parts work, my whole-person approach will guide you out of the waters of confusion.
Coping with turbulent emotions, a harsh inner critic, and feeling stuck? Or navigating (asian + immigrant) family and relationship issues that leave you doubting yourself, feeling hopelessly caught up in conflict and drama?
Or maybe you're highly anxious, overly enmeshed and too worried about what others think about you, and find it hard to experience a core sense of self. Your high sensitivity, empathy and emotional ups and downs leave you drained and over-functioning for others. You're highly functioning, but also depressed. And maybe no one else notices. Guilt, shame and obligation drive most of your actions.
Using a blend of mindfulness-based and trauma-informed approaches, somatic work, DBT, parts work, my whole-person approach will guide you out of the waters of confusion.
Coping with turbulent emotions, a harsh inner critic, and feeling stuck? Or navigating (asian + immigrant) family and relationship issues that leave you doubting yourself, feeling hopelessly caught up in conflict and drama?
Or maybe you're highly anxious, overly enmeshed and too worried about what others think about you, and find it hard to experience a core sense of self. Your high sensitivity, empathy and emotional ups and downs leave you drained and over-functioning for others. You're highly functioning, but also depressed. And maybe no one else notices. Guilt, shame and obligation drive most of your actions.

I believe that as we explore thinking and feeling through CBT, we may also need to incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy methods.
As social animals, we humans, not only learn about others when we talk with them, we learn about ourselves and define who we want to be. Simply put, this is why I believe that talk therapy can be helpful in processing emotions and fostering positive change.
I believe that as we explore thinking and feeling through CBT, we may also need to incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy methods.
As social animals, we humans, not only learn about others when we talk with them, we learn about ourselves and define who we want to be. Simply put, this is why I believe that talk therapy can be helpful in processing emotions and fostering positive change.

Fatigate is a passionate therapist who utilizes highly effective treatments, such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, to empower her clients to achieve their goals.
Dr. Fatigate specializes in treating mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, high-risk behaviors, burnout, OCD, trauma, work/school issues, and family problems. She collaborates with her clients to align their goals with their core values, ensuring treatment not only reduces symptoms but also enhances their quality of life.
Fatigate is a passionate therapist who utilizes highly effective treatments, such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, to empower her clients to achieve their goals.
Dr. Fatigate specializes in treating mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, high-risk behaviors, burnout, OCD, trauma, work/school issues, and family problems. She collaborates with her clients to align their goals with their core values, ensuring treatment not only reduces symptoms but also enhances their quality of life.

Elizabeth (Liz) McInnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SIFI
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11238
I have extensive training in trauma recovery, dialectical behavior therapy, CBT, and LGBTQIA affirming care .
My intention as your therapist is to help you learn about yourself and your personal journey. I think it's very important to take the time to get to know you, build rapport and trust. We will identify your goals (which can evolve over time) and focus on those areas. I like to approach therapy by understanding what's affecting you in the here and now, reflect on the past and how this may influence your response to current challenges/successes. I think it's important to understand your strengths and build from that as well.
I have extensive training in trauma recovery, dialectical behavior therapy, CBT, and LGBTQIA affirming care .
My intention as your therapist is to help you learn about yourself and your personal journey. I think it's very important to take the time to get to know you, build rapport and trust. We will identify your goals (which can evolve over time) and focus on those areas. I like to approach therapy by understanding what's affecting you in the here and now, reflect on the past and how this may influence your response to current challenges/successes. I think it's important to understand your strengths and build from that as well.

John Piero Diana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11238
I draw from humanistic therapy, narrative therapy, CBT, DBT, and Gottman Therapy to work with adults, adolescents, couples, and groups.
Depression or anxiety is affecting all aspects of your life, your work and relationships. You feel stuck in behavior patterns or thought processes from past events. With your willingness and courage, we will embark on a journey to meet your goals and strive for your fullest potential. We will develop a genuine connection that will carry you through the days that we process painful or traumatic events. All of you – even the sad, angry, and shameful parts – will be greeted with warmth, curiosity, and empathy. Most sessions, we will engage our humor, our creativity, and practice skills training to tackle your day-to-day problems.
I draw from humanistic therapy, narrative therapy, CBT, DBT, and Gottman Therapy to work with adults, adolescents, couples, and groups.
Depression or anxiety is affecting all aspects of your life, your work and relationships. You feel stuck in behavior patterns or thought processes from past events. With your willingness and courage, we will embark on a journey to meet your goals and strive for your fullest potential. We will develop a genuine connection that will carry you through the days that we process painful or traumatic events. All of you – even the sad, angry, and shameful parts – will be greeted with warmth, curiosity, and empathy. Most sessions, we will engage our humor, our creativity, and practice skills training to tackle your day-to-day problems.

I draw from mindfulness, strengths-based, EMDR and dialectical behavior therapy approaches to help you flourish.
You used to have big dreams for yourself, but nothing turned out the way you hoped. You sometimes feel like giving up because you just can’t do it. You doubt yourself and your abilities. You wish you were better. You wish you had accomplished more, but you are worried that it’s too late. You want to feel capable, confident, and ready to take on the world. You want to feel successful and proud. You want to feel like you are moving forward in your life. You’ve come to the right place.
I draw from mindfulness, strengths-based, EMDR and dialectical behavior therapy approaches to help you flourish.
You used to have big dreams for yourself, but nothing turned out the way you hoped. You sometimes feel like giving up because you just can’t do it. You doubt yourself and your abilities. You wish you were better. You wish you had accomplished more, but you are worried that it’s too late. You want to feel capable, confident, and ready to take on the world. You want to feel successful and proud. You want to feel like you are moving forward in your life. You’ve come to the right place.
Meet Our Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists

I specialize in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), DBT, and mindfulness.
Are you looking for a therapist who can help you feel more authentic and connected in your life? I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults helping manage emotions, improve relationships, and overcome traumas. My role is to help you discover your inner wisdom, strengths, and resilience through a collaborative and compassionate style that emphasizes safety, curiosity, and empowerment. Together, we will explore your emotions and patterns of behavior in a non-judgmental and supportive space.
I specialize in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), DBT, and mindfulness.
Are you looking for a therapist who can help you feel more authentic and connected in your life? I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults helping manage emotions, improve relationships, and overcome traumas. My role is to help you discover your inner wisdom, strengths, and resilience through a collaborative and compassionate style that emphasizes safety, curiosity, and empowerment. Together, we will explore your emotions and patterns of behavior in a non-judgmental and supportive space.

Using a holistic framework, we'll draw from relational psychodynamic therapies for greater introspection and utilize tangible tools from CBT/ DBT.
Our work is contextualized in the larger social, cultural, and political realities that may shape your life and experiences. I root my practice in anti-oppressive and feminist values, and draw on my experiences as a queer Middle Eastern clinician. I often work with adolescents and young adults, queer and trans folks, and POC communities.
Using a holistic framework, we'll draw from relational psychodynamic therapies for greater introspection and utilize tangible tools from CBT/ DBT.
Our work is contextualized in the larger social, cultural, and political realities that may shape your life and experiences. I root my practice in anti-oppressive and feminist values, and draw on my experiences as a queer Middle Eastern clinician. I often work with adolescents and young adults, queer and trans folks, and POC communities.

Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, ERP, Lifespan Integration, and Psychodynamic Therapy, I offer personalized treatment that meets your unique needs.
I help clients who feel stuck in patterns in their relationships, anxiety, trauma, or emotional distress, struggling with childhood attachment wounds, self harm, or OCD. They seek a supportive space to heal, build resilience, and develop coping skills. Their goals include managing intense emotions, overcoming fears, and gaining self-awareness. Through a compassionate, client-centered approach, I help them create lasting, meaningful change and regain a sense of balance and well-being.
Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, ERP, Lifespan Integration, and Psychodynamic Therapy, I offer personalized treatment that meets your unique needs.
I help clients who feel stuck in patterns in their relationships, anxiety, trauma, or emotional distress, struggling with childhood attachment wounds, self harm, or OCD. They seek a supportive space to heal, build resilience, and develop coping skills. Their goals include managing intense emotions, overcoming fears, and gaining self-awareness. Through a compassionate, client-centered approach, I help them create lasting, meaningful change and regain a sense of balance and well-being.

Tori has extensive training in a diverse range of therapeutic modalities proven to be highly effective, including DBT, CBT, Exposure Therapy, and Couples/Family Therapy.
Tori is committed to guiding individuals on their journey of discovering effective coping strategies and fostering mental wellness, always approaching her clients with respect, compassion, and warmth. Employing a strength-based, collaborative, and insight-oriented approach, she empowers clients to cultivate meaning, joy, success, and personal growth.
Tori has extensive training in a diverse range of therapeutic modalities proven to be highly effective, including DBT, CBT, Exposure Therapy, and Couples/Family Therapy.
Tori is committed to guiding individuals on their journey of discovering effective coping strategies and fostering mental wellness, always approaching her clients with respect, compassion, and warmth. Employing a strength-based, collaborative, and insight-oriented approach, she empowers clients to cultivate meaning, joy, success, and personal growth.

My approach is client-centered, affirming, and utilizes evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
Taking care of our mental health in a world that often does not give us the time or resources to do so is beyond overwhelming. This is especially true for individuals that hold identities that are marginalized by society. If you are looking for a safe space to explore your identity, develop a healthier sense of self, build healthier relationships and heal from past trauma, you are in the right place! I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ teens and adults as well as individuals living with Borderline Personality Disorder, a community often stigmatized even in the mental health community.
My approach is client-centered, affirming, and utilizes evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
Taking care of our mental health in a world that often does not give us the time or resources to do so is beyond overwhelming. This is especially true for individuals that hold identities that are marginalized by society. If you are looking for a safe space to explore your identity, develop a healthier sense of self, build healthier relationships and heal from past trauma, you are in the right place! I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ teens and adults as well as individuals living with Borderline Personality Disorder, a community often stigmatized even in the mental health community.

I have extensive experience providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and other behavioral interventions.
I am a NY state licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience with youth and families from diverse backgrounds. Over the years, I have enjoyed helping my clients learn how to better cope with many issues including behavioral difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, academic and social challenges in school, self harm, parental separation, teenage identity, and general parenting challenges. I view the child as part of a larger system which includes family, community, school, and culture. I take an active stance as a therapist, while offering a warm, supportive, down to earth, strength-based, and practical approach.
I have extensive experience providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and other behavioral interventions.
I am a NY state licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience with youth and families from diverse backgrounds. Over the years, I have enjoyed helping my clients learn how to better cope with many issues including behavioral difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, academic and social challenges in school, self harm, parental separation, teenage identity, and general parenting challenges. I view the child as part of a larger system which includes family, community, school, and culture. I take an active stance as a therapist, while offering a warm, supportive, down to earth, strength-based, and practical approach.

With the concept of human potential at the core of sessions, we will also fuse elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Mindfulness-Base Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Gestalt Therapy into our time together to explore possibilities.
You are unlike anyone else, so shouldn't your therapy sessions be tailored to you? As an Integrative Therapist (MHC-LP), Life Coach, and Yoga Educator (E-RYT), I combine Eastern and Western philosophies and theories to encourage client transformation through new ways of thinking, seeing, and being. I believe that shifts come in all shapes and sizes, and there is no magic formula to finding happiness. I work with the whole client - body, mind, and spirit - to incorporate your unique parts into a complete and unified life.
With the concept of human potential at the core of sessions, we will also fuse elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Mindfulness-Base Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Gestalt Therapy into our time together to explore possibilities.
You are unlike anyone else, so shouldn't your therapy sessions be tailored to you? As an Integrative Therapist (MHC-LP), Life Coach, and Yoga Educator (E-RYT), I combine Eastern and Western philosophies and theories to encourage client transformation through new ways of thinking, seeing, and being. I believe that shifts come in all shapes and sizes, and there is no magic formula to finding happiness. I work with the whole client - body, mind, and spirit - to incorporate your unique parts into a complete and unified life.

Using a person-centered approach, I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness techniques to help clients process their life experiences and develop lasting skills for growth and change.
I am committed to creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to cultivate their inner strengths and feel more empowered in their lives. Whether you are navigating life changes, looking to improve your relationship with yourself and others, or processing challenges from the past, I am here to listen and support you with empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. I have experience working with adults of all ages in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, identity development, life transitions, LGBTQIA+, multicultural issues, and career development.
Using a person-centered approach, I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness techniques to help clients process their life experiences and develop lasting skills for growth and change.
I am committed to creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to cultivate their inner strengths and feel more empowered in their lives. Whether you are navigating life changes, looking to improve your relationship with yourself and others, or processing challenges from the past, I am here to listen and support you with empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. I have experience working with adults of all ages in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, identity development, life transitions, LGBTQIA+, multicultural issues, and career development.

Emily Daugherty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11242
I'm trained in EMDR which we can utilize to treat trauma, and I have training in IFS, AEDP, and DBT as well.
We’re all trying our best, and therapy can open up additional space to explore and change. I’ve seen the difference therapy can make in people’s lives. No one needs to walk alone, no matter who you are or what you’re going through. We all deserve a safe space to work through challenges and have our voices heard.
I'm trained in EMDR which we can utilize to treat trauma, and I have training in IFS, AEDP, and DBT as well.
We’re all trying our best, and therapy can open up additional space to explore and change. I’ve seen the difference therapy can make in people’s lives. No one needs to walk alone, no matter who you are or what you’re going through. We all deserve a safe space to work through challenges and have our voices heard.
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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.