Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Pleasantville, NY

I am a licensed clinical social worker with almost ten years of experience, currently working as a clinician in private practice and at a small group practice in Briarcliff Manor, NY. Previously, I worked for a Westchester County Agency for six years, where I delivered individual, group and family therapy with respect, empathy and cultural sensitivity. Utilizing a strength-based compassionate, non-judgmental approach in working with clients, I cultivate a safe environment for individuals to discover their motivation to find clarity and make real change and progress.

Whether it is your first time looking for support or if this is a part of a longer process, I would like to meet you where that is. I work with individuals from childhood through adulthood who are seeking support for various reasons such as life transitions, anxiety, depression, personal identity, stress, and relationships. With your goals in mind, I draw from a variety of evidence based therapies such as psychodynamic and play, as well as cognitive and dialectical behavioral. I have expertise in grief and loss, caregiving, physical health related problems, and cultural identity.

Dawn Catucci is the Founder and Clinical Director of Mental Health Counseling for Emotional Well-Being PLLC, which is a small group private practice. Dawn works with children, teens and young adults who are struggling with emotional dysregulation, worry and or sadness that can interfere with their relationships, academic success and overall well-being. She is a certified cognitive behavior therapist by the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Dawn is also trained in DBT and utilizes these skills to help clients to reach their goals. These evidenced based practices are often highly effective short term skills based treatments.

Jonathan Marrero is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has comprehensive training in evidenced based counseling practices of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which targets how our thoughts impact our emotions and behaviors as well as Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT ) training. He works with children, adolescents, college-aged, and adult clients struggling with anxiety, depression, and life transitions to help resolve the distress they are experiencing. Jonathan collaborates with his clients to develop solution-focused approaches to help them feel less stuck, more present, and more in control of their daily experiences.

I believe in meeting individuals where they are at and supporting them in achieving resiliency. By taking a compassionate and genuine approach, my goal is to help you feel understood and supported. Through collaboration, our work will focus on gaining awareness into patterns and dilemmas, and using your fundamental strengths to lead a meaningful life and cope with the stressors that inevitably come with it. A main focus of my work is to maintain an empathic, warm, and non-judgmental approach as the complex pieces of your story are shared over time.

Laura Mazzapica, MA, LMHC Laura Mazzapica is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is trained in and practices Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectal Behavior Therapy( DBT ). Laura is highly trained and experienced with providing counseling to children and teens to address social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. She offers individual and group counseling and Family Therapy sessions. Laura believes in supporting and maintaining emotional health in children and adolescents as the basis for their happiness and success. She appreciates the opportunity to help children and teens change and grow into happy and confident people.

“The Only Impossible Journey is the One You Never Begin”. I believe in the potential of each person to successfully meet life's challenges when the time is right and finding the right person. The answers start within and I can help you navigate change in your life in a positive and healthy manner. Whether you are seeking individual, couples, or family therapy my approach is one of respect, empathy, and attention to your life story. Many of my clients struggle with Narcissistic abuse, BPD, family conflict, generational trauma, toxic relationships, life transitions, anxiety, ADHD,

I believe in meeting individuals where they are at and supporting them in achieving resiliency. By taking a compassionate and genuine approach, my goal is to help you feel understood and supported. Through collaboration, our work will focus on gaining awareness into patterns and dilemmas, and using your fundamental strengths to lead a meaningful life and cope with the stressors that inevitably come with it. A main focus of my work is to maintain an empathic, warm, and non-judgmental approach as the complex pieces of your story are shared over time.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides warm and compassionate therapy for adolescents and adults. I offer individual and family therapy, as well as dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT ) skills training, prenatal and postpartum support, parenting skills, and consultation services.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides warm and compassionate therapy for adolescents and adults. I offer individual and family therapy, as well as dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT ) skills training, prenatal and postpartum support, parenting skills, and consultation services.

My goal as a therapist is to work with my clients in a supportive, structured and caring manner to help them feel better and manage their lives more effectively. This could include managing their anxiety, moods, relationships and workplace/ career issues. I am a warm, caring, highly engaged therapist who works collaboratively with my clients to help them access their strengths and meet their potential. I utilize cognitive behavioral (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT ) techniques to assist my clients to regulate their moods and anxiety, as well as supportive and interpersonal therapy.

The therapy I offer is a collaborative partnership based in curiosity, respect, and empathy. I believe in empowering, honoring, and celebrating your authentic self. With my guidance we will explore the intersecting layers of your identity to understand how to make positive, healthy changes that will allow you to achieve your goals. My clients often begin therapy as they need support managing mood symptoms or disorders (anxiety, depression), attention difficulties, gender/sexuality concerns, family dynamics, life transitions and events, marital and premarital conflict, trauma, peer relationships, and school issues.

Hello and welcome. For almost 30 years I have helped tweens, teens and adults negotiate their world. At times people can feel worried, frustrated and overwhelmed about their life, work, and relationships. We all have been there. It takes courage to find the guidance for getting out of a bad spot, feeling less stressed out, and just trying to live a better life. I have helped many people at different stages in life, with different situations. Let me help you and yours reduce negative life stressors, find some relief, and create a life worth living.

Whether it is your first time looking for support or if this is a part of a longer process, I would like to meet you where that is. I work with individuals from childhood through adulthood who are seeking support for various reasons such as life transitions, anxiety, depression, personal identity, stress, and relationships. With your goals in mind, I draw from a variety of evidence based therapies such as psychodynamic and play, as well as cognitive and dialectical behavioral. I have expertise in grief and loss, caregiving, physical health related problems, and cultural identity.

I am a couples and family therapist who offers collaborative partnership based in curiosity, respect, and empathy. I believe in empowering, honoring, and celebrating your authentic self. With my guidance we will explore the intersecting layers of your identity to understand how to make positive, healthy changes that will allow you to achieve your goals. My clients often begin therapy as they need support managing mood symptoms/disorders (anxiety, depression), attention difficulties, gender/sexuality concerns, family dynamics, life transitions and events, marital and premarital conflict, trauma, peer relationships, and school issues.

Dr. Michael Costa is passionate about providing effective individual and group therapy based in scientific research. He has expertise in the the treatment of anxiety and related disorders, such as OCD and PTSD, mood disorders, such as depression, and behavioral difficulties in children and adolescents. As such, Dr. Costa has gained extensive experience providing evidence-based treatments, specifically cognitive behavioral therapies (CBTs), such as exposure therapy, exposure and response prevention (E/RP), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT ), and behavioral parent training (BPT).

Whether it is your first time looking for support or if this is a part of a longer process, I would like to meet you where that is. I work with individuals from childhood through adulthood who are seeking support for various reasons such as life transitions, anxiety, depression, personal identity, stress, and relationships. With your goals in mind, I draw from a variety of evidence based therapies such as psychodynamic and play, as well as cognitive and dialectical behavioral. I have expertise in grief and loss, caregiving, physical health related problems, and cultural identity.

We work with our clients to help them to have more caring and steady relationships, control over intense emotions, ability to tolerate difficult times and enhanced communication skills. We partner with you to help you to gain the skills and coping strategies needed to enjoy your life. Our therapists are highly skilled and are passionate about helping our clients to meet their goals.