Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in De Witt, NY

An authentic, accepting and respectful therapeutic relationship coupled with considerable experience and training in CBT, DBT, trauma, grief and relationship work and also considerable life experience is what I can bring to our partnership.
Accepting New Clients. Authentic, respectful, accepting: I offer a therapeutic relationship and evidence-based treatment to help you live your best life. I believe that unresolved issues and problems have the power to control the direction of our lives and cause real pain. This pain can take the form of depression, anxiety, trouble regulating emotion, sleep problems and poor self esteem. Problems in relationships as well as coming to terms with loss can often be the hardest ones. Difficulties at work and questioning career choice are other important areas of our life that can be negatively effected.
An authentic, accepting and respectful therapeutic relationship coupled with considerable experience and training in CBT, DBT, trauma, grief and relationship work and also considerable life experience is what I can bring to our partnership.
Accepting New Clients. Authentic, respectful, accepting: I offer a therapeutic relationship and evidence-based treatment to help you live your best life. I believe that unresolved issues and problems have the power to control the direction of our lives and cause real pain. This pain can take the form of depression, anxiety, trouble regulating emotion, sleep problems and poor self esteem. Problems in relationships as well as coming to terms with loss can often be the hardest ones. Difficulties at work and questioning career choice are other important areas of our life that can be negatively effected.

Eastside Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We provide treatment through a variety of modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy.
All people face challenges at certain times in their lives. We are a group practice with therapists who possess are variety of skills and expertise to focus on helping children and adults with a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, LGTBQ+ issues, grief, life transitions and more. We will work with you to identify your needs and goals and provide you with the tools and skills you need to reach them in a supportive and confidential environment.
We provide treatment through a variety of modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy.
All people face challenges at certain times in their lives. We are a group practice with therapists who possess are variety of skills and expertise to focus on helping children and adults with a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, LGTBQ+ issues, grief, life transitions and more. We will work with you to identify your needs and goals and provide you with the tools and skills you need to reach them in a supportive and confidential environment.

Tracy Torelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CASAC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Serves Area
Each of us have faced painful personal experiences. Pain can be due to events, interactions with others or troubled relationships. Or they can be caused by negative behavior or thought patterns that won’t stop. Sometimes we can address such troubles on their own. However, if you have been unable to resolve difficult issues alone, you may realize how they reduce the quality of your life – by establishing a pattern of emotional problems, an inability to interact productively with others, impacting your career, negatively affect relationships, or create problematic habits. But they can be addressed with help. My hours are M-F 8-4
Each of us have faced painful personal experiences. Pain can be due to events, interactions with others or troubled relationships. Or they can be caused by negative behavior or thought patterns that won’t stop. Sometimes we can address such troubles on their own. However, if you have been unable to resolve difficult issues alone, you may realize how they reduce the quality of your life – by establishing a pattern of emotional problems, an inability to interact productively with others, impacting your career, negatively affect relationships, or create problematic habits. But they can be addressed with help. My hours are M-F 8-4

I am unable to accept new clients for both in-person and telehealth therapy at this time. I understand how difficult it can be for some to ask for help. Whether you're considering entering therapy for the first time, or have prior experience, the first priority is on developing a sense of safety in the therapy session. Once a trusting connection is developed, I allow the client to identify their own goals. I believe therapy is about change, but the type of change we work toward and the pace with which we work, is determined by the client. I provide support and guidance in this process.
I am unable to accept new clients for both in-person and telehealth therapy at this time. I understand how difficult it can be for some to ask for help. Whether you're considering entering therapy for the first time, or have prior experience, the first priority is on developing a sense of safety in the therapy session. Once a trusting connection is developed, I allow the client to identify their own goals. I believe therapy is about change, but the type of change we work toward and the pace with which we work, is determined by the client. I provide support and guidance in this process.
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Once we are able to establish a positive relationship between client and therapist, I am here to help individuals reach their mental health goals through individualized therapy approaches such as CBT; DBT; Mindfulness; Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy; Psychoeducation; Motivation interviewing, Gottman and more.
I believe therapy is a great way to create a deeper connection with yourself and others in order to improve your quality of life. Therapy is a wonderful way to create a new sense of balance in your life that can sometimes get lost in focus throughout the hardships we face. Together we can work to get you back on your feet and learn new techniques and tools to help you during those difficult and confusing times. My passion is to help people on their journey to finding happiness. I understand that it can be hard to reach out and ask for help but I strive to create a safe and comfortable environment, without judgement.
Once we are able to establish a positive relationship between client and therapist, I am here to help individuals reach their mental health goals through individualized therapy approaches such as CBT; DBT; Mindfulness; Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy; Psychoeducation; Motivation interviewing, Gottman and more.
I believe therapy is a great way to create a deeper connection with yourself and others in order to improve your quality of life. Therapy is a wonderful way to create a new sense of balance in your life that can sometimes get lost in focus throughout the hardships we face. Together we can work to get you back on your feet and learn new techniques and tools to help you during those difficult and confusing times. My passion is to help people on their journey to finding happiness. I understand that it can be hard to reach out and ask for help but I strive to create a safe and comfortable environment, without judgement.

I use a cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy approach to help clients increase their coping strategies and find a personal balance.
“Look out the other’s window. Try to see the world as your patient sees it”- Irvin D. Yalom
I use a cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy approach to help clients increase their coping strategies and find a personal balance.
“Look out the other’s window. Try to see the world as your patient sees it”- Irvin D. Yalom

I utilize evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy, but I also incorporate other treatment modalities as indicated.
Do you or your adolescent child feel anxious, depressed, unmotivated or in need of greater self-confidence? Are you suffering from an illness, grief, infertility, divorce, and/or trauma? Perhaps you are struggling with a perinatal mood disorder, fear or uncertainty regarding a life transition, your relationship, and/or feel you are not living the life you envisioned for yourself. As a licensed psychotherapist with almost fifteen years of experience, I can help you navigate these challenges, as you strengthen your coping skills and learn proven tools for leading a balanced, satisfying life.
I utilize evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy, but I also incorporate other treatment modalities as indicated.
Do you or your adolescent child feel anxious, depressed, unmotivated or in need of greater self-confidence? Are you suffering from an illness, grief, infertility, divorce, and/or trauma? Perhaps you are struggling with a perinatal mood disorder, fear or uncertainty regarding a life transition, your relationship, and/or feel you are not living the life you envisioned for yourself. As a licensed psychotherapist with almost fifteen years of experience, I can help you navigate these challenges, as you strengthen your coping skills and learn proven tools for leading a balanced, satisfying life.

Certified in EMDR, DBT, and Trauma-Focused CBT, I'm passionate about helping people face their challenges with compassion and practical strategies for lasting change and healing.
I’m so glad you’re here! Therapy with me is a space where you can be yourself, take a breath, and explore what’s really going on— without judgment. I’m a firm believer people do the best they can with what they know and nobody deserves to suffer alone.
Are you a teen who often feels sad, irritable, or completely drained? Does anxiety sit like a constant weight on your chest? Maybe you’re stuck in self-doubt, struggling with body image, or feeling like you’re never enough. Or as a parent, you feel lost and unsure how to support your child.
Certified in EMDR, DBT, and Trauma-Focused CBT, I'm passionate about helping people face their challenges with compassion and practical strategies for lasting change and healing.
I’m so glad you’re here! Therapy with me is a space where you can be yourself, take a breath, and explore what’s really going on— without judgment. I’m a firm believer people do the best they can with what they know and nobody deserves to suffer alone.
Are you a teen who often feels sad, irritable, or completely drained? Does anxiety sit like a constant weight on your chest? Maybe you’re stuck in self-doubt, struggling with body image, or feeling like you’re never enough. Or as a parent, you feel lost and unsure how to support your child.

I specialize in treating depression, relationship issues, perinatal mental health, and anxiety through a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT).
I believe in taking a strengths-based approach, and together we can work on building on your current skills and resources to help you get where you want to be. We will work on building skills for relationships, keeping your mood more positive, and coping with anxiety.
I specialize in treating depression, relationship issues, perinatal mental health, and anxiety through a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT).
I believe in taking a strengths-based approach, and together we can work on building on your current skills and resources to help you get where you want to be. We will work on building skills for relationships, keeping your mood more positive, and coping with anxiety.

I mainly use evidence based modalities such as CBT & DBT in my practice.
Life’s beauty can be overshadowed by societal pressures and everyday responsibilities. We may often find ourselves bogged down by shame, judgment, and expectations. As a clinician, my aim is to create an empathetic, non-judgemental environment for you to explore and navigate your own unique challenges and goals. I have experience working with folks who struggle with depression, anxiety, suicidality, autism and ADHD, complex trauma, gender and sexuality issues, as well as race-related stress and trauma.
I mainly use evidence based modalities such as CBT & DBT in my practice.
Life’s beauty can be overshadowed by societal pressures and everyday responsibilities. We may often find ourselves bogged down by shame, judgment, and expectations. As a clinician, my aim is to create an empathetic, non-judgemental environment for you to explore and navigate your own unique challenges and goals. I have experience working with folks who struggle with depression, anxiety, suicidality, autism and ADHD, complex trauma, gender and sexuality issues, as well as race-related stress and trauma.

Fully certified in DBT, ACT, CPT, PE, and CBT.
Do you feel like you are constantly triggered by "ordinary life"? Panic attacks? Insomnia? Destructive behaviors? Mood swings? Hypervigilance or mistrust? Loss of memory? Feelings of worthlessness or shame? Loss of sense of self? Feeling numb or detaching from relationships? Do you wish you could "change the channel" in your mind? Maybe you have been in a holding pattern of "bad or abusive" relationships and are seeking ways to recognize red flags and break patterns of codependency.
Fully certified in DBT, ACT, CPT, PE, and CBT.
Do you feel like you are constantly triggered by "ordinary life"? Panic attacks? Insomnia? Destructive behaviors? Mood swings? Hypervigilance or mistrust? Loss of memory? Feelings of worthlessness or shame? Loss of sense of self? Feeling numb or detaching from relationships? Do you wish you could "change the channel" in your mind? Maybe you have been in a holding pattern of "bad or abusive" relationships and are seeking ways to recognize red flags and break patterns of codependency.

I use EMDR for trauma based challenges, CBT for changing and challenging how we think, and DBT to change behaviors.
Hi, all are welcome! I have been in the field for 20+ years and have treated teens and adults with trauma, anxiety and depression. I am open-minded, do not judge and have lots of tools and suggestions for growth and change. I focus on the current reason you are seeking out therapy and give tools to cope immediately. My goal is to make you feel relief on your first session. At the end of your first session we will discuss if you feel comfortable with me, if I am a right fit for you and if I am, we will discuss a clear path for obtaining your goals going forward. My phone number is 585-269-9876
I use EMDR for trauma based challenges, CBT for changing and challenging how we think, and DBT to change behaviors.
Hi, all are welcome! I have been in the field for 20+ years and have treated teens and adults with trauma, anxiety and depression. I am open-minded, do not judge and have lots of tools and suggestions for growth and change. I focus on the current reason you are seeking out therapy and give tools to cope immediately. My goal is to make you feel relief on your first session. At the end of your first session we will discuss if you feel comfortable with me, if I am a right fit for you and if I am, we will discuss a clear path for obtaining your goals going forward. My phone number is 585-269-9876

I teach practical, life skills (such as are found within the realm of CBT or DBT) but also try to help individuals find the underlying cause for their symptoms.
I work hard and collaboratively with my clients who are seeking counseling as well as life coaching. My desire is to help clients work through their issues (such as trauma, depression, eating disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, sexuality, addiction, parenting, spirituality, etc.) so they are able to development of a more integrated sense of self, experience increased individual meaning and purpose and have respectful and enduring relationships with others. In my work I like to come alongside people so they can put their past behind them, experience restoration and live life to the fullest potential.
I teach practical, life skills (such as are found within the realm of CBT or DBT) but also try to help individuals find the underlying cause for their symptoms.
I work hard and collaboratively with my clients who are seeking counseling as well as life coaching. My desire is to help clients work through their issues (such as trauma, depression, eating disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, sexuality, addiction, parenting, spirituality, etc.) so they are able to development of a more integrated sense of self, experience increased individual meaning and purpose and have respectful and enduring relationships with others. In my work I like to come alongside people so they can put their past behind them, experience restoration and live life to the fullest potential.

My work combines therapeutic modalities including Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT).
I work with individuals ages 22-38 who are struggling with racing thoughts, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, and relationship issues. I help clients disentangle their thoughts, learn to cope with their stressors, improve their self-esteem, and make life transitions. Our work will teach you new coping skills, change your ways of thinking and relating to others, and resolve any past traumatic experiences that might be leaving you feeling stagnant, overwhelmed, or less connected to yourself or others. I also work with those seeking sex therapy and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
My work combines therapeutic modalities including Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT).
I work with individuals ages 22-38 who are struggling with racing thoughts, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, and relationship issues. I help clients disentangle their thoughts, learn to cope with their stressors, improve their self-esteem, and make life transitions. Our work will teach you new coping skills, change your ways of thinking and relating to others, and resolve any past traumatic experiences that might be leaving you feeling stagnant, overwhelmed, or less connected to yourself or others. I also work with those seeking sex therapy and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Joseph Anthony Abbott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CASAC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oneida, NY 13421
Specializing in CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, Interpersonal Psychology, Substance Use, with all ages, gender, race, sexual identity and orientation.
Hello, my name is Joseph Abbott. Over the past 20 years the journey in my career in Social Work has led me down a path of supporting clients in becoming happier, and healthier; leading to living more fulfilling lives. When doing so, the most important aspects to achieving and attaining happiness and stable mental health are, promoting the well-being of clients, allowing self-determination, giving informed consent, being competent, being culturally aware, understanding and practicing social diversity, and maintaining client confidentiality.
Specializing in CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, Interpersonal Psychology, Substance Use, with all ages, gender, race, sexual identity and orientation.
Hello, my name is Joseph Abbott. Over the past 20 years the journey in my career in Social Work has led me down a path of supporting clients in becoming happier, and healthier; leading to living more fulfilling lives. When doing so, the most important aspects to achieving and attaining happiness and stable mental health are, promoting the well-being of clients, allowing self-determination, giving informed consent, being competent, being culturally aware, understanding and practicing social diversity, and maintaining client confidentiality.

Tom Christensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I integrate evidence-based methods like CBT and DBT with a strength-based and insight-oriented perspective to develop personalized strategies for lasting change.
No matter what brings you to therapy, I seek to create an environment where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to move forward. As a psychotherapist, I've worked with diverse populations across New York City. I currently specialize in working with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges—whether in dating, friendships, or family dynamics—as well as LGBTQ individuals. Additionally, I work with clients in active recovery from substance use. My clients are typically goal-driven while seeking direction towards creating a more fulfilling life.
I integrate evidence-based methods like CBT and DBT with a strength-based and insight-oriented perspective to develop personalized strategies for lasting change.
No matter what brings you to therapy, I seek to create an environment where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to move forward. As a psychotherapist, I've worked with diverse populations across New York City. I currently specialize in working with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges—whether in dating, friendships, or family dynamics—as well as LGBTQ individuals. Additionally, I work with clients in active recovery from substance use. My clients are typically goal-driven while seeking direction towards creating a more fulfilling life.

I use CBT, DBT, & ACT to understand a person's world.
My ideal client is an individual or couple motivated to make a change. Their issues can range from struggling to manage their day-to-day lives to struggling to handle emotional reactions. They would need someone who can gently call things out while providing coping skills or tools. My ideal client would want to make an effort to show up consistently. Showing up consistently is not just attending sessions but also putting in work outside of sessions. With consistency, there's more progress. If the client needs some time to warm up, we can work with that, too.
I use CBT, DBT, & ACT to understand a person's world.
My ideal client is an individual or couple motivated to make a change. Their issues can range from struggling to manage their day-to-day lives to struggling to handle emotional reactions. They would need someone who can gently call things out while providing coping skills or tools. My ideal client would want to make an effort to show up consistently. Showing up consistently is not just attending sessions but also putting in work outside of sessions. With consistency, there's more progress. If the client needs some time to warm up, we can work with that, too.

Briana Schmidt
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP, IFS-Inf, MA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Online Only
My approach blends systemic insights with eclectic, trauma-informed strategies, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, and DBT.
Most folks I collaborate with are navigating the aftermath of trauma or adverse experiences, seeking pathways to healing. They confront challenges such as C-PTSD, eating concerns/body image issues, and codependency, with the aim of identifying triggers and managing unwanted behaviors more effectively. Their journey is towards processing past traumas, fostering resilience, and reclaiming their lives. They aspire to convert their pain into strength, nurturing healthier relationships with both themselves and the surrounding world.
My approach blends systemic insights with eclectic, trauma-informed strategies, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, and DBT.
Most folks I collaborate with are navigating the aftermath of trauma or adverse experiences, seeking pathways to healing. They confront challenges such as C-PTSD, eating concerns/body image issues, and codependency, with the aim of identifying triggers and managing unwanted behaviors more effectively. Their journey is towards processing past traumas, fostering resilience, and reclaiming their lives. They aspire to convert their pain into strength, nurturing healthier relationships with both themselves and the surrounding world.

Emily Darbey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Liverpool, NY 13088
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience using techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, motivational interviewing, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
Hi there! I'm Emily and have been working with clients with diverse needs and goals for over 8 years. Some of the challenges I am familiar working with include generalized and social anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, grief, stress management, life changes/transitions, relationship difficulties, and social skills.
I have experience using techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, motivational interviewing, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
Hi there! I'm Emily and have been working with clients with diverse needs and goals for over 8 years. Some of the challenges I am familiar working with include generalized and social anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, grief, stress management, life changes/transitions, relationship difficulties, and social skills.

Modalities: Dialectical Behavioral ( DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment (ACT), Interpersonal, Motivational Interviewing, and Strength-Based
I am Ayana Foluke McKanney, a seasoned Clinical Social Worker and Life Coach with over 26 years of experience in both public and private sectors, helping individuals and families navigate life’s most challenging circumstances.
Modalities: Dialectical Behavioral ( DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment (ACT), Interpersonal, Motivational Interviewing, and Strength-Based
I am Ayana Foluke McKanney, a seasoned Clinical Social Worker and Life Coach with over 26 years of experience in both public and private sectors, helping individuals and families navigate life’s most challenging circumstances.
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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.