Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in East Aurora, NY
You can see your patterns clearly, but that hasn't made them easier to change. Slowing down doesn't feel safe. Hard things haven't scared you, but a relationship, a quiet moment, or a “boring” Tuesday sometimes does.
I specialize in complex trauma, identity, and nervous system-informed therapy. The people I tend to work with look fine from the outside. Better than fine, often. High-functioning, competent, holding a lot together. And completely exhausted by the distance between who they are in a room full of people and what's actually going on underneath that. Often that includes veterans, first responders, and career professionals.
You can see your patterns clearly, but that hasn't made them easier to change. Slowing down doesn't feel safe. Hard things haven't scared you, but a relationship, a quiet moment, or a “boring” Tuesday sometimes does.
I specialize in complex trauma, identity, and nervous system-informed therapy. The people I tend to work with look fine from the outside. Better than fine, often. High-functioning, competent, holding a lot together. And completely exhausted by the distance between who they are in a room full of people and what's actually going on underneath that. Often that includes veterans, first responders, and career professionals.
My passion is to help others manage feelings in order to live their best life. We all have struggles and I want you to know that you are not alone. I provide support, guidance and tools to help you feel more confident with coping, working towards goals and knowing there is a promising future, despite setbacks.
I strive to work at your pace and with what you desire. I also approach therapy in an individualized manner, according to your preferences and needs. The therapeutic relationship and trust are most important in creating change through counseling.
Let me assist you in finding meaning and reaching your full potential!
My passion is to help others manage feelings in order to live their best life. We all have struggles and I want you to know that you are not alone. I provide support, guidance and tools to help you feel more confident with coping, working towards goals and knowing there is a promising future, despite setbacks.
I strive to work at your pace and with what you desire. I also approach therapy in an individualized manner, according to your preferences and needs. The therapeutic relationship and trust are most important in creating change through counseling.
Let me assist you in finding meaning and reaching your full potential!
Patricia A. Jones, Wind Breath Soul
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, ACSW
East Aurora, NY 14052
I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, and relationship challenges.
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like something is missing—even after trying to work through things on your own. Sometimes this comes after a specific event, or years of caring for others or holding everything together.
Together, we create a safe, supportive space to explore what’s beneath the surface, helping you gain clarity, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with greater balance and self-trust.
I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, and relationship challenges.
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like something is missing—even after trying to work through things on your own. Sometimes this comes after a specific event, or years of caring for others or holding everything together.
Together, we create a safe, supportive space to explore what’s beneath the surface, helping you gain clarity, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with greater balance and self-trust.
Life can feel heavy at times—whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or learning to regulate overwhelming emotions. You don’t have to carry it all on your own. I specialize in supporting older teens and adults who are looking for a space to feel seen, understood, and supported. My approach to therapy is compassionate and trauma-informed, rooted in the belief that healing looks different for everyone. Together, we’ll explore what works best for you. My hope is to offer a grounded, nonjudgmental environment where you can explore, process, and reconnect with yourself.
Life can feel heavy at times—whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or learning to regulate overwhelming emotions. You don’t have to carry it all on your own. I specialize in supporting older teens and adults who are looking for a space to feel seen, understood, and supported. My approach to therapy is compassionate and trauma-informed, rooted in the belief that healing looks different for everyone. Together, we’ll explore what works best for you. My hope is to offer a grounded, nonjudgmental environment where you can explore, process, and reconnect with yourself.
I have a unique skill set which includes evidenced based treatments such as: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), trauma therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), art therapy, attachment work, strategies to address dissociation, therapeutic play, mindfulness and grounding techniques.
I am here to help support individuals on their personal healing journey toward symptom relief and a healthier version of themselves. My goal is to provide a safe and trusting environment for individuals to explore their vulnerabilities and to assist them in resolving the larger obstacles so they will grow and experience a more fulfilling life. I welcome services to children, adolescents, and adults.
I have a unique skill set which includes evidenced based treatments such as: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), trauma therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), art therapy, attachment work, strategies to address dissociation, therapeutic play, mindfulness and grounding techniques.
I am here to help support individuals on their personal healing journey toward symptom relief and a healthier version of themselves. My goal is to provide a safe and trusting environment for individuals to explore their vulnerabilities and to assist them in resolving the larger obstacles so they will grow and experience a more fulfilling life. I welcome services to children, adolescents, and adults.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) are foundational in much of the work I do with clients.
Counseling is a valuable investment in you. People seek it out for different reasons. Whatever your situation, I’ll be pleased to meet you and sort out the best ways I can support you in achieving your goals. My focus as a counselor is person-centered, trauma- informed and strengths-based. Those are social work terms that mean I want to understand you and your unique story to help you use and build on strengths you might not even know you already have so you can have the life you want. The types of counseling I have special training in can be used to help in a variety of situations. Let’s get together to see what we can figure out.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) are foundational in much of the work I do with clients.
Counseling is a valuable investment in you. People seek it out for different reasons. Whatever your situation, I’ll be pleased to meet you and sort out the best ways I can support you in achieving your goals. My focus as a counselor is person-centered, trauma- informed and strengths-based. Those are social work terms that mean I want to understand you and your unique story to help you use and build on strengths you might not even know you already have so you can have the life you want. The types of counseling I have special training in can be used to help in a variety of situations. Let’s get together to see what we can figure out.
I help adults age 18 and older better understand themselves, their relationships, and the impact of past experiences. My work focuses on self-worth, life transitions, grief, and the challenges that can come with relationships, identity, and faith.
In my practice, I work with men and women from their late teens through older adulthood who feel stuck, whether in relationships, in patterns of self-doubt, or in a life that no longer feels aligned.
I help adults age 18 and older better understand themselves, their relationships, and the impact of past experiences. My work focuses on self-worth, life transitions, grief, and the challenges that can come with relationships, identity, and faith.
In my practice, I work with men and women from their late teens through older adulthood who feel stuck, whether in relationships, in patterns of self-doubt, or in a life that no longer feels aligned.
Throughout therapy, I utilize primarily CBT and DBT approaches in order to identify thoughts and behaviors that have become stressors in your life.
When we are struggling with our mental health, this can interrupt many areas of our lives. Counseling offers a way for you to process these challenges and identify effective coping skills that you can use day to day. Reaching out for help can be one of the hardest things you do, but it also shows incredible strength. My passion is to help others become the best version of themselves that they want to be. I specialize in PTSD, trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression, with an expertise in first responders.
Throughout therapy, I utilize primarily CBT and DBT approaches in order to identify thoughts and behaviors that have become stressors in your life.
When we are struggling with our mental health, this can interrupt many areas of our lives. Counseling offers a way for you to process these challenges and identify effective coping skills that you can use day to day. Reaching out for help can be one of the hardest things you do, but it also shows incredible strength. My passion is to help others become the best version of themselves that they want to be. I specialize in PTSD, trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression, with an expertise in first responders.
My work integrates EMDR therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) skills, mindfulness, and trauma-informed practices to help clients develop insight, regulate emotions, and create lasting change.
Hi! I’m Stephanie, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in complex trauma, PTSD, and EMDR therapy. I work with adolescents (15+) and adults who are ready to move beyond survival mode and begin healing from the experiences that continue to impact their lives daily. I have experience supporting individuals with complex trauma, attachment wounds, first responders, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Many of the people I work with have spent years carrying the weight of difficult experiences, feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or emotional overwhelm.
My work integrates EMDR therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) skills, mindfulness, and trauma-informed practices to help clients develop insight, regulate emotions, and create lasting change.
Hi! I’m Stephanie, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in complex trauma, PTSD, and EMDR therapy. I work with adolescents (15+) and adults who are ready to move beyond survival mode and begin healing from the experiences that continue to impact their lives daily. I have experience supporting individuals with complex trauma, attachment wounds, first responders, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Many of the people I work with have spent years carrying the weight of difficult experiences, feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or emotional overwhelm.
I use a combination of cognitive behavioral, acceptance commitment, and dialectical behavior therapy techniques to guide our work.
Is stress, anxiety, or depression holding you back? Do you wish you felt better but are not quite sure what you need to change? I would be happy to work with you to help you address the barriers that are currently keeping you from living the life you desire. Together, we will explore your stressors at a pace that is comfortable for you, pull from your personal strengths, and pinpoint the skills necessary to get you back to the lifestyle you want and deserve.
I use a combination of cognitive behavioral, acceptance commitment, and dialectical behavior therapy techniques to guide our work.
Is stress, anxiety, or depression holding you back? Do you wish you felt better but are not quite sure what you need to change? I would be happy to work with you to help you address the barriers that are currently keeping you from living the life you desire. Together, we will explore your stressors at a pace that is comfortable for you, pull from your personal strengths, and pinpoint the skills necessary to get you back to the lifestyle you want and deserve.
I am trained in trauma-informed care, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
I feel there are times when we struggle with difficult events, finding meaning in life and navigating through inevitable changes that arise. I believe healing from negative experiences is possible and there are efficient and effective ways to achieve this. I also believe in helping others grow and build resiliency to thrive in the life they want to live. We will work together in an environment that is comfortable, safe, and non-judgmental so that you can meet your goals.
I am trained in trauma-informed care, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
I feel there are times when we struggle with difficult events, finding meaning in life and navigating through inevitable changes that arise. I believe healing from negative experiences is possible and there are efficient and effective ways to achieve this. I also believe in helping others grow and build resiliency to thrive in the life they want to live. We will work together in an environment that is comfortable, safe, and non-judgmental so that you can meet your goals.
Hi there! I'm Alex. I have 15 years of experience working with a variety of individuals who are trying to cope with a number of stressors and challenges. My approach is down to earth, trauma-informed, and solution-focused. Many of my clients are seeking relief from unhappy relationships, family conflict, trauma, worries, a lack of enjoyment in their lives, a lack of confidence, poor body image, attentional difficulties, grief, and/or difficulties with substance use or a loved one's substance use or mental health concerns.
Hi there! I'm Alex. I have 15 years of experience working with a variety of individuals who are trying to cope with a number of stressors and challenges. My approach is down to earth, trauma-informed, and solution-focused. Many of my clients are seeking relief from unhappy relationships, family conflict, trauma, worries, a lack of enjoyment in their lives, a lack of confidence, poor body image, attentional difficulties, grief, and/or difficulties with substance use or a loved one's substance use or mental health concerns.
Using attachment-based approaches such as EFT, DBT, EMDR, and others, I can help you understand your emotions, heal trauma, shift patterns, and build stronger, more secure connections and relationships.
My approach is structured and direct, focusing on helping you to understand the patterns that keep you stuck or unravel the communication challenges that have lead your relationship to crisis.
Using attachment-based approaches such as EFT, DBT, EMDR, and others, I can help you understand your emotions, heal trauma, shift patterns, and build stronger, more secure connections and relationships.
My approach is structured and direct, focusing on helping you to understand the patterns that keep you stuck or unravel the communication challenges that have lead your relationship to crisis.
Emotions are dynamic currents of energy that flow through the body. When experiences such as anxiety, depression, anger, or trauma arise, they can constrict this energy —placing the nervous system in a heightened state of alert. If left unexpressed, this energy may become stagnant, contributing to physical and emotional imbalance, and in some cases, illness.
My approach invites clients to reconnect with their body's experience of their emotions, and release toxic energetic patterns. Through cultivating awareness and embodied presence, they feel more empowered, emotionally balanced, and aligned with a deeper sense of fulfillment.
Emotions are dynamic currents of energy that flow through the body. When experiences such as anxiety, depression, anger, or trauma arise, they can constrict this energy —placing the nervous system in a heightened state of alert. If left unexpressed, this energy may become stagnant, contributing to physical and emotional imbalance, and in some cases, illness.
My approach invites clients to reconnect with their body's experience of their emotions, and release toxic energetic patterns. Through cultivating awareness and embodied presence, they feel more empowered, emotionally balanced, and aligned with a deeper sense of fulfillment.
Hello! I’m glad you’re here and thinking about reaching out. I provided a wide variety of psychological testing and diagnostic services and am one of only a few actively practicing Certified Forensic Child Custody Evaluators in Erie County, NY, however, Telehealth allows me to provide services state wide. I would love to hear from you and talk about how I can help!
Hello! I’m glad you’re here and thinking about reaching out. I provided a wide variety of psychological testing and diagnostic services and am one of only a few actively practicing Certified Forensic Child Custody Evaluators in Erie County, NY, however, Telehealth allows me to provide services state wide. I would love to hear from you and talk about how I can help!
Are you having difficulty navigating the challenges of day-to-day life? Do small tasks seem like giant hurdles to overcome or complete? Are you having difficulty being present in the moment, or have you recently experienced a new life event that you're finding difficult to adjust to? Fostering self-awareness, inner peace, and a self-guided exploration of your true authentic self are pillars of my practice. Let's work together to identify positive ways to cope with every day stressors, all while reinforcing your personal strengths, and promoting overall wellness.
Are you having difficulty navigating the challenges of day-to-day life? Do small tasks seem like giant hurdles to overcome or complete? Are you having difficulty being present in the moment, or have you recently experienced a new life event that you're finding difficult to adjust to? Fostering self-awareness, inner peace, and a self-guided exploration of your true authentic self are pillars of my practice. Let's work together to identify positive ways to cope with every day stressors, all while reinforcing your personal strengths, and promoting overall wellness.
Committing to the work of counseling is a gift to yourself and those you interact with on a daily basis. You can learn to manage the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that don’t serve you anymore. You can learn more about your unique self and how to take good care of your body, mind, and spirit so that taking care of others is easier and more enjoyable. You can learn how to communicate with others in healthier and more productive ways. And most importantly, you can learn all this in a safe, non-judgmental environment where new thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are discovered, practiced , and celebrated.
Committing to the work of counseling is a gift to yourself and those you interact with on a daily basis. You can learn to manage the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that don’t serve you anymore. You can learn more about your unique self and how to take good care of your body, mind, and spirit so that taking care of others is easier and more enjoyable. You can learn how to communicate with others in healthier and more productive ways. And most importantly, you can learn all this in a safe, non-judgmental environment where new thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are discovered, practiced , and celebrated.
Hi, I’m Marissa, a licensed master social worker with nearly a decade of experience helping individuals heal from trauma, manage anxiety, and navigate life’s difficult transitions.
I have dedicated a significant portion of my career to working with survivors of sexual trauma and physical abuse, and I understand the unique challenges they face. My goal is to support survivors in regaining a sense of control, self-worth, and healing through personalized therapeutic strategies and a trauma-sensitive approach.
Hi, I’m Marissa, a licensed master social worker with nearly a decade of experience helping individuals heal from trauma, manage anxiety, and navigate life’s difficult transitions.
I have dedicated a significant portion of my career to working with survivors of sexual trauma and physical abuse, and I understand the unique challenges they face. My goal is to support survivors in regaining a sense of control, self-worth, and healing through personalized therapeutic strategies and a trauma-sensitive approach.
Gillian Field-Bierl, Creative Arts Therapist, PLLC
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), I regularly integrate these and other techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, schema therapy, art therapy, therapeutic play, and mindfulness and grounding.
Finding a therapist can be difficult. Finding a therapist who is the right fit can be even more challenging. You made it this far! A brief 15 minute phone consultation will bring you closer to exploring what your next steps toward a healthier and happier life could look like and to ensure that we are the right fit. I am a New York State licensed creative arts therapist (LCAT) and a nationally registered, board-certified art therapist (ATR-BC), offering individual and family therapy.
Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), I regularly integrate these and other techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, schema therapy, art therapy, therapeutic play, and mindfulness and grounding.
Finding a therapist can be difficult. Finding a therapist who is the right fit can be even more challenging. You made it this far! A brief 15 minute phone consultation will bring you closer to exploring what your next steps toward a healthier and happier life could look like and to ensure that we are the right fit. I am a New York State licensed creative arts therapist (LCAT) and a nationally registered, board-certified art therapist (ATR-BC), offering individual and family therapy.
Starting therapy can be a scary and also exciting time. You have decided to make a change! I work hard to create a safe, positive place for you to process, reflect and grow. I am a licensed mental health counselor and have been working in the field for 9 years. I have worked with all different populations and diagnoses and strive to build honest and solid therapeutic relationships with those that I work with.
Starting therapy can be a scary and also exciting time. You have decided to make a change! I work hard to create a safe, positive place for you to process, reflect and grow. I am a licensed mental health counselor and have been working in the field for 9 years. I have worked with all different populations and diagnoses and strive to build honest and solid therapeutic relationships with those that I work with.
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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.