Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Far Southwest, Portland, OR

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Brandie Lynne Imperial
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Far Southwest, Portland, OR 97219
If you want to improve your relationships in your life, desire support with managing your anxiety and/or depressive symptoms more effectively, understand how past trauma is affecting your life, address your alcohol/drug use, work through equity/inclusion issues, or want an objective therapist to listen and support your own personal empowerment, I would feel honored to assist you with your self discovery. I received my Masters Degree in Social Work in 2006 and my Certification in Alcohol and Drug Counseling in 2009. I received my linsencure as an LCSW in 2016.
If you want to improve your relationships in your life, desire support with managing your anxiety and/or depressive symptoms more effectively, understand how past trauma is affecting your life, address your alcohol/drug use, work through equity/inclusion issues, or want an objective therapist to listen and support your own personal empowerment, I would feel honored to assist you with your self discovery. I received my Masters Degree in Social Work in 2006 and my Certification in Alcohol and Drug Counseling in 2009. I received my linsencure as an LCSW in 2016.
(503) 536-1067 View (503) 536-1067
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Natasha Monica Lopez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Far Southwest, Portland, OR 97219
Many people grow up in dysfunction and therefore they relate in inappropriate ways. Clients that I have helped the most typically relate to these dysfunctional ways: They guess at what normal is. They judge themselves without mercy. They have difficulty relaxing and enjoying life. They have difficulty with intimate relationships. They over-react to changes over which they have no control. They constantly seek approval and affirmation. They feel that they are different from other people. They avoid conflict or aggravate it; rarely do they deal with it. They fear failure, but sabotage their success.
Many people grow up in dysfunction and therefore they relate in inappropriate ways. Clients that I have helped the most typically relate to these dysfunctional ways: They guess at what normal is. They judge themselves without mercy. They have difficulty relaxing and enjoying life. They have difficulty with intimate relationships. They over-react to changes over which they have no control. They constantly seek approval and affirmation. They feel that they are different from other people. They avoid conflict or aggravate it; rarely do they deal with it. They fear failure, but sabotage their success.
(503) 836-5216 View (503) 836-5216
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Amy Aulick Gupta
Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Far Southwest, Portland, OR 97219
So much of life is learning to deal with the cards we’ve been given. I love seeing people not only deal with the cards they’ve been given, but turn them into amazing card castles. I want to help those that seek to get unstuck grow toward their best selves, have great relationships and enjoy lives filled with joy. I like to use well-researched therapeutic techniques that have been proven to help people grow. In couples therapy that means drawing from the research of John Gottman. In family and individual therapy that means an integrative approach - utilizing practical therapeutic tools that help clients achieve their goals.
So much of life is learning to deal with the cards we’ve been given. I love seeing people not only deal with the cards they’ve been given, but turn them into amazing card castles. I want to help those that seek to get unstuck grow toward their best selves, have great relationships and enjoy lives filled with joy. I like to use well-researched therapeutic techniques that have been proven to help people grow. In couples therapy that means drawing from the research of John Gottman. In family and individual therapy that means an integrative approach - utilizing practical therapeutic tools that help clients achieve their goals.
(503) 242-1675 View (503) 242-1675
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Christine Yoshida Counseling
Counselor, MS, NCC, LMHC, LPC, NBPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Far Southwest, Portland, OR 97219
I help clients who are struggling with disordered eating, eating disorders, chronic dieting, over exercising, orthorexia, poor body image and muscle dysmorphia. Focusing on body respect, intuitive eating and joyful movement!. Whether you are actively struggling with an eating disorder or simply sick and tired of dealing with the stress, anxiety, obsession, depression and annoyance of dieting, I am here to help. I would love the opportunity to work with you and guide you in developing a healthy relationship with food and fitness.
I help clients who are struggling with disordered eating, eating disorders, chronic dieting, over exercising, orthorexia, poor body image and muscle dysmorphia. Focusing on body respect, intuitive eating and joyful movement!. Whether you are actively struggling with an eating disorder or simply sick and tired of dealing with the stress, anxiety, obsession, depression and annoyance of dieting, I am here to help. I would love the opportunity to work with you and guide you in developing a healthy relationship with food and fitness.
(360) 979-1150 View (360) 979-1150
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Jenene Belshe
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, BS, CADCII, QMHA
Verified Verified
Far Southwest, Portland, OR 97202  (Online Only)
I am an expert in the field of drug and alcohol addiction. I offer you support and guidance while you navigate your journey to recovery. I create a supportive environment and give you the tools you need to rebuild your life, rediscover yourself, and transform your world.
I am an expert in the field of drug and alcohol addiction. I offer you support and guidance while you navigate your journey to recovery. I create a supportive environment and give you the tools you need to rebuild your life, rediscover yourself, and transform your world.
(503) 749-9012 View (503) 749-9012
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Jacob Curtis Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CADCI, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Far Southwest, Portland, OR 97219
Not accepting new clients
I have training in a number of evidence based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), CBT-I, EMDR, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
It is my goal as a counselor to help my clients plan and use their personal strengths, resources, and supports to find new ways to live. I have experience helping people with difficulties regarding depression, anxiety, eating disorders, interpersonal communication, trauma, and addictions, as well as addressing life patterns that have impeded them from their goals and hurt their relationships.
I have training in a number of evidence based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), CBT-I, EMDR, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
It is my goal as a counselor to help my clients plan and use their personal strengths, resources, and supports to find new ways to live. I have experience helping people with difficulties regarding depression, anxiety, eating disorders, interpersonal communication, trauma, and addictions, as well as addressing life patterns that have impeded them from their goals and hurt their relationships.
(503) 713-6154 View (503) 713-6154
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Marley Small
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Far Southwest, Portland, OR 97219  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I have been providing therapy to kids/teens and adults since 2016 utilizing modalities that often include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and currently obtaining my Geek Therapy certification.
In-Network with Kaiser. Life can be overwhelming and bumpy at times often resulting in layers of difficulties with adjusting, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and much more. An ideal client would be an individual who is ready to become unstuck and make impactful shifts in their life. Someone who is looking for support processing life stressors and is wanting to take steps toward their goals.
I have been providing therapy to kids/teens and adults since 2016 utilizing modalities that often include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and currently obtaining my Geek Therapy certification.
In-Network with Kaiser. Life can be overwhelming and bumpy at times often resulting in layers of difficulties with adjusting, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and much more. An ideal client would be an individual who is ready to become unstuck and make impactful shifts in their life. Someone who is looking for support processing life stressors and is wanting to take steps toward their goals.
(503) 868-2986 View (503) 868-2986
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Quiet Mind Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCSOT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Far Southwest, Portland, OR 97219
Not accepting new clients
My approach to treatment includes a combination of both Cognitive-Behavioral and Narrative theories. These two approaches aim to look at how thoughts and ideas influence emotions and effect behaviors and decisions. In addition, this approach attempts to separate the problem from the individual and often uses homework assignments, journaling, and mindfulness exercises as therapeutic interventions. I believe that the counseling experience is a sacred one. You, as the client, have the power to make healthy and helpful choices in your life. It is my role to assist you in this journey.
My approach to treatment includes a combination of both Cognitive-Behavioral and Narrative theories. These two approaches aim to look at how thoughts and ideas influence emotions and effect behaviors and decisions. In addition, this approach attempts to separate the problem from the individual and often uses homework assignments, journaling, and mindfulness exercises as therapeutic interventions. I believe that the counseling experience is a sacred one. You, as the client, have the power to make healthy and helpful choices in your life. It is my role to assist you in this journey.
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Renewal Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Far Southwest, Portland, OR 97219  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
INN with Kaiser. At Renewal Counseling Services, we aim to provide client-centered and client-lead services to improve quality of life inside and outside the counseling room by offering supportive guidance, multicultural humility, and the encouragement of personal growth for individuals. It is our mission to be there with you every step of the way on your journey of self-reflection. With a holistic philosophy and a collaborative approach, we make it our mission to hear everything you have to say, especially when you think no one else will. It’s our job to help you on your journey to wellness, happiness, and personal fulfillment.
INN with Kaiser. At Renewal Counseling Services, we aim to provide client-centered and client-lead services to improve quality of life inside and outside the counseling room by offering supportive guidance, multicultural humility, and the encouragement of personal growth for individuals. It is our mission to be there with you every step of the way on your journey of self-reflection. With a holistic philosophy and a collaborative approach, we make it our mission to hear everything you have to say, especially when you think no one else will. It’s our job to help you on your journey to wellness, happiness, and personal fulfillment.
(503) 966-9927 View (503) 966-9927
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Pamela Shavaun Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Far Southwest, Portland, OR 97219  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
We all want to be physically and emotionally fit - to experience energy, creativity, inner peace, joy, and positive relationships. At times, life stresses may get in the way resulting in depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. I work with individuals experiencing sadness, grief, low self-esteem, or anxiety. I also help those recovering from abusive relationships. I understand the challenges that come with the loss of loved ones, as well as the difficulties of major life transitions. I enjoy providing therapy for other mental health clinicians.
We all want to be physically and emotionally fit - to experience energy, creativity, inner peace, joy, and positive relationships. At times, life stresses may get in the way resulting in depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. I work with individuals experiencing sadness, grief, low self-esteem, or anxiety. I also help those recovering from abusive relationships. I understand the challenges that come with the loss of loved ones, as well as the difficulties of major life transitions. I enjoy providing therapy for other mental health clinicians.
(971) 803-5577 View (971) 803-5577

Online Therapists

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Rebecca O'Shea
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97214  (Online Only)
I frequently draw from therapies such as EMDR, mindfulness based stress reduction, CBT, DBT and acceptance and commitment therapy (act).
Do you find yourself feeling anxious, low energy, overwhelmed, or angry? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships? Would you like someone to explore your feelings, values, and experiences with? Do you feel your relationship may be abusive, or are you still struggling from a past abusive relationship? I have experience treating anxiety, relationship issues, domestic violence, trauma, depression, substance abuse and chronic pain, I can help you explore how alcohol and drug use affect your emotional health, and support you in reaching a more balanced place in your life.
I frequently draw from therapies such as EMDR, mindfulness based stress reduction, CBT, DBT and acceptance and commitment therapy (act).
Do you find yourself feeling anxious, low energy, overwhelmed, or angry? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships? Would you like someone to explore your feelings, values, and experiences with? Do you feel your relationship may be abusive, or are you still struggling from a past abusive relationship? I have experience treating anxiety, relationship issues, domestic violence, trauma, depression, substance abuse and chronic pain, I can help you explore how alcohol and drug use affect your emotional health, and support you in reaching a more balanced place in your life.
(503) 594-7171 View (503) 594-7171
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Kim Conrow
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97232
With more than twenty years in the counseling field, I utilize DBT, Core Values and Stages of Change in my work.
My career as a licensed professional counselor, Lewis & Clark adjunct faculty member, and clinical supervisor, have allowed me to help clients set achievable goals with realistic objectives. I understand the challenges of transition and the importance of navigating change while remaining true to one's personal core values. My work has centered on eating disorders, addiction, depression/anxiety and divorce/relationship recovery. By providing a safe place for healing and growth, clients will begin to understand that opposing feelings are often a normal part of the recovery process. My hope is to support you as you awaken to the miraculous.
With more than twenty years in the counseling field, I utilize DBT, Core Values and Stages of Change in my work.
My career as a licensed professional counselor, Lewis & Clark adjunct faculty member, and clinical supervisor, have allowed me to help clients set achievable goals with realistic objectives. I understand the challenges of transition and the importance of navigating change while remaining true to one's personal core values. My work has centered on eating disorders, addiction, depression/anxiety and divorce/relationship recovery. By providing a safe place for healing and growth, clients will begin to understand that opposing feelings are often a normal part of the recovery process. My hope is to support you as you awaken to the miraculous.
(503) 917-3524 View (503) 917-3524
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Bridget Lovejoy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97221  (Online Only)
I find it a privilege to work with adult clients with a variety of issues (anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and trauma) but I am especially interested in older couples. I have experience in gerontology and have been a couples therapist since 2003. My approach with couples is eclectic but includes the work of John Gottman, David Burns, Prepare/Enrich, DBT, and Inquiry-Based Stress Reduction (aka The Work of Byron Katie). And with individuals I do EMDR and other modalities. My background orientation is firmly rooted in Gestalt Therapy. Sometimes therapy with me is brief and other times we dive deep depending on your needs.
I find it a privilege to work with adult clients with a variety of issues (anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and trauma) but I am especially interested in older couples. I have experience in gerontology and have been a couples therapist since 2003. My approach with couples is eclectic but includes the work of John Gottman, David Burns, Prepare/Enrich, DBT, and Inquiry-Based Stress Reduction (aka The Work of Byron Katie). And with individuals I do EMDR and other modalities. My background orientation is firmly rooted in Gestalt Therapy. Sometimes therapy with me is brief and other times we dive deep depending on your needs.
(503) 461-7245 View (503) 461-7245
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Melissa Ellsworth
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97232  (Online Only)
I use evidenced-based approaches including Pain Reprocessing Therapy & other somatic therapies, Internal Family Systems, attachment-based & DBT skills.
Do you ever feel stuck in a body that doesn't feel, act or look the way you want it to? Does it feel like your brain and body are out of sync? Whether it be chronic pain, sexual difficulties or gender incongruence - I'm here to help you get your mind and body back into alignment. When working with me, I will tailor therapy to meet your unique needs, and offer the tools and support you need to feel less pain, more sexual freedom and gender affirmation.
I use evidenced-based approaches including Pain Reprocessing Therapy & other somatic therapies, Internal Family Systems, attachment-based & DBT skills.
Do you ever feel stuck in a body that doesn't feel, act or look the way you want it to? Does it feel like your brain and body are out of sync? Whether it be chronic pain, sexual difficulties or gender incongruence - I'm here to help you get your mind and body back into alignment. When working with me, I will tailor therapy to meet your unique needs, and offer the tools and support you need to feel less pain, more sexual freedom and gender affirmation.
(971) 396-3205 View (971) 396-3205
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Elizabeth 'eliza' Winter
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97204
Winter provides individual treatment for teens and adults using evidence-based practices such as mindfulness-based CBT, DBT skills; assertive communication and conflict resolution; anger management; skills training for ADHD; self-regulation, and energy management for the neurodivergent nervous system utilizing spoon theory.
Dr. Winter is a clinical psychologist with a background in treatment, assessment, and research. She specializes in anxiety and neurodevelopmental disorders including (but, not limited to) ADHD, Autism Spectrum, OCD, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia. She excels at solving tricky clinical questions to identify what is causing specific problems or keeping someone from progressing in treatment.
Winter provides individual treatment for teens and adults using evidence-based practices such as mindfulness-based CBT, DBT skills; assertive communication and conflict resolution; anger management; skills training for ADHD; self-regulation, and energy management for the neurodivergent nervous system utilizing spoon theory.
Dr. Winter is a clinical psychologist with a background in treatment, assessment, and research. She specializes in anxiety and neurodevelopmental disorders including (but, not limited to) ADHD, Autism Spectrum, OCD, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia. She excels at solving tricky clinical questions to identify what is causing specific problems or keeping someone from progressing in treatment.
(971) 259-4664 View (971) 259-4664
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Britney Paddy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97225  (Online Only)
My treatment combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Relational Cultural Therapy.
Dealing with anxiety, trauma, and stress can significantly affect your daily life, impacting your relationships, work, and self-esteem. These experiences can lead to feelings of isolation, making it challenging to find a way forward. My practice is specifically aimed at individuals who are ready to confront these issues directly, seeking not just symptom management but a deeper understanding and transformation of their relationship with these conditions. This approach is designed for those looking to regain control and find peace in their lives
My treatment combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Relational Cultural Therapy.
Dealing with anxiety, trauma, and stress can significantly affect your daily life, impacting your relationships, work, and self-esteem. These experiences can lead to feelings of isolation, making it challenging to find a way forward. My practice is specifically aimed at individuals who are ready to confront these issues directly, seeking not just symptom management but a deeper understanding and transformation of their relationship with these conditions. This approach is designed for those looking to regain control and find peace in their lives
(503) 713-6313 View (503) 713-6313
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Sonja Mae Choi Heifetz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97205
My approach is rooted in my somatic, neurobiology, and mindfulness training while integrating other approaches like solution-focused work, IFS, ACT, DBT, CBT, and a psychodynamic lens.
Taking New Clients: Everyone has the essential ingredients for positive change. Individuals and couples who seek my support are in a difficult moment or intersection in life; seeking resolution between internal and external pressures; seeking satisfaction and harmony in relationships, identity, career, society, etc. I support clients who seek to deepen and broaden their perspective on who they are and who they want to become by examining self-limiting narratives, refining self-mastery, and cultivating self-compassion. BIPOC and multicultural clients often seek my support as well as those who want more from therapy than just insight.
My approach is rooted in my somatic, neurobiology, and mindfulness training while integrating other approaches like solution-focused work, IFS, ACT, DBT, CBT, and a psychodynamic lens.
Taking New Clients: Everyone has the essential ingredients for positive change. Individuals and couples who seek my support are in a difficult moment or intersection in life; seeking resolution between internal and external pressures; seeking satisfaction and harmony in relationships, identity, career, society, etc. I support clients who seek to deepen and broaden their perspective on who they are and who they want to become by examining self-limiting narratives, refining self-mastery, and cultivating self-compassion. BIPOC and multicultural clients often seek my support as well as those who want more from therapy than just insight.
(971) 224-7660 View (971) 224-7660
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Jeffrey A. Kiilsgaard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97223  (Online Only)
Types of treatment modalities that I utilize in session include, but are not limited to: DBT, CBT, MBT, Schema-Focused Therapy, and psychodynamic therapies through an existential-humanistic lens.
My therapeutic approach is tailored to adults who are currently experiencing depression, anxiety, emotion dysregulation, interpersonal deficits, and other issues regarding the self. I am a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and work well with the individualistic and affirmative fashions in which human beings choose to self-identify. As a licensed clinical social worker, I believe that the individual is part of system: the micro (familial), the mezzo (immediate community), and the macro (the world at large). I look forward to speaking with you.
Types of treatment modalities that I utilize in session include, but are not limited to: DBT, CBT, MBT, Schema-Focused Therapy, and psychodynamic therapies through an existential-humanistic lens.
My therapeutic approach is tailored to adults who are currently experiencing depression, anxiety, emotion dysregulation, interpersonal deficits, and other issues regarding the self. I am a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and work well with the individualistic and affirmative fashions in which human beings choose to self-identify. As a licensed clinical social worker, I believe that the individual is part of system: the micro (familial), the mezzo (immediate community), and the macro (the world at large). I look forward to speaking with you.
(503) 386-9751 View (503) 386-9751
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Clayton Hartmann
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97203  (Online Only)
Dr. Clayton Hartmann is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Oregon. Dr. Hartmann specializes in helping clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family difficulties, stress, and substance abuse, through the lens of psychodynamic psychotherapies, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention. He also integrates attachment, gender, and cultural theory into his work, helping his patients unpack how their current conflicts are socially and culturally located.
Dr. Clayton Hartmann is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Oregon. Dr. Hartmann specializes in helping clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family difficulties, stress, and substance abuse, through the lens of psychodynamic psychotherapies, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention. He also integrates attachment, gender, and cultural theory into his work, helping his patients unpack how their current conflicts are socially and culturally located.
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Nicole Rebecca Skeele
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97239  (Online Only)
We will use frameworks such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and a variety of other treatment models designed to fit your needs.
I am a licensed psychotherapist (LCSW) available for anxiety and trauma recovery. I am here to help with stress management, PTSD, and ADHD. I provide trauma informed therapy for people who may be overcoming a painful period of life. With a bit of work you can have a greater sense of peace, hope, and confidence.
We will use frameworks such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and a variety of other treatment models designed to fit your needs.
I am a licensed psychotherapist (LCSW) available for anxiety and trauma recovery. I am here to help with stress management, PTSD, and ADHD. I provide trauma informed therapy for people who may be overcoming a painful period of life. With a bit of work you can have a greater sense of peace, hope, and confidence.
(503) 300-5458 View (503) 300-5458

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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.