Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Portland, OR
My approach and training include Dialectal Behavioral Therapy DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, and Mindfulness.
Imagine, waking up feeling restored, prepared to overcome obstacles, meet your goals and be fully present in relationship to self and others. The power of the mind is infinite. Our thought patterns affect our physical health, relationships, and quality of life. If you experience loss of pleasure, loss of interest in activities, have difficulty in relationships, or meeting your goals, contact me, I can help. By learning to challenge negative thought patterns and create positive ones, you will feel confident and in control.
My approach and training include Dialectal Behavioral Therapy DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, and Mindfulness.
Imagine, waking up feeling restored, prepared to overcome obstacles, meet your goals and be fully present in relationship to self and others. The power of the mind is infinite. Our thought patterns affect our physical health, relationships, and quality of life. If you experience loss of pleasure, loss of interest in activities, have difficulty in relationships, or meeting your goals, contact me, I can help. By learning to challenge negative thought patterns and create positive ones, you will feel confident and in control.
I wholeheartedly believe in harm reduction and approach treatment holistically, utilizing IFS, ACT, and DBT interventions in session.
I work well with clients who are coping with issues related to neurodivergence and mood dysregulation or are seeking addiction and recovery support outside of a 12-step model. I also work with couples by exploring ways to strengthen communication and conflict resolution skills to forge a deeper connection between partners.
I wholeheartedly believe in harm reduction and approach treatment holistically, utilizing IFS, ACT, and DBT interventions in session.
I work well with clients who are coping with issues related to neurodivergence and mood dysregulation or are seeking addiction and recovery support outside of a 12-step model. I also work with couples by exploring ways to strengthen communication and conflict resolution skills to forge a deeper connection between partners.
DBT, CBT, Trauma focused,
Therapeutic work is collaborative! I’m grateful to bring with me a diverse background working in various mental health positions. I am here to support you, and your goals and values determine the trajectory of our work together. We will walk together to address what is holding you back in life, within relationships, feeling self-compassion and gaining confidence.
DBT, CBT, Trauma focused,
Therapeutic work is collaborative! I’m grateful to bring with me a diverse background working in various mental health positions. I am here to support you, and your goals and values determine the trajectory of our work together. We will walk together to address what is holding you back in life, within relationships, feeling self-compassion and gaining confidence.
I adopt an integrative approach, incorporating psychodynamic, DBT, ACT and interpersonal process.
As a cis-female and Taiwanese immigrant, I understand the importance of examining the impact of systematic oppression on intersecting identities and mental health. I strive to take the social justice lens and honor your cultural contexts whether they are a source of pride or marginalization in helping me understand your lived experiences.
I adopt an integrative approach, incorporating psychodynamic, DBT, ACT and interpersonal process.
As a cis-female and Taiwanese immigrant, I understand the importance of examining the impact of systematic oppression on intersecting identities and mental health. I strive to take the social justice lens and honor your cultural contexts whether they are a source of pride or marginalization in helping me understand your lived experiences.
I am trained in Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, CBT, DBT, RO- DBT and utilize these modalities as tools to help clients take active steps towards reaching their goals living a meaningful life according to their values.
YOU are worth it! I'm excited to see you make the move towards well being and I hope to be part of your journey. I believe everyone deserves to love themselves, believe in themselves and feel confident in their abilities. Whether it's a life transition, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief & loss, or something else, my goal is to walk alongside you on this journey, incorporating compassion and gentleness into our sessions together. I believe in the unique strengths of all individuals & families and prioritize tailoring treatment specific to the needs of all clients.
I am trained in Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, CBT, DBT, RO- DBT and utilize these modalities as tools to help clients take active steps towards reaching their goals living a meaningful life according to their values.
YOU are worth it! I'm excited to see you make the move towards well being and I hope to be part of your journey. I believe everyone deserves to love themselves, believe in themselves and feel confident in their abilities. Whether it's a life transition, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief & loss, or something else, my goal is to walk alongside you on this journey, incorporating compassion and gentleness into our sessions together. I believe in the unique strengths of all individuals & families and prioritize tailoring treatment specific to the needs of all clients.
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.
I utilize EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, client-centered therapy (Rogerian therapy), the Gottman Method (couples therapy), motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and Jungian theory.
Note: I have openings for new clients! I'm in-network with Aetna, Optum, and have a sliding scale for those paying out-of-pocket.
I grew up in a large, diverse city and had the opportunity to interact with people of all different cultures, ages, and life paths. This has directly influenced my counseling perspective. I offer an eclectic approach, providing different therapy models and interventions to match the diversity of the client experience. What helps one person may not be ideal for another, and I am here to support each client as they explore the routes that inspire them.
I utilize EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, client-centered therapy (Rogerian therapy), the Gottman Method (couples therapy), motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and Jungian theory.
Note: I have openings for new clients! I'm in-network with Aetna, Optum, and have a sliding scale for those paying out-of-pocket.
I grew up in a large, diverse city and had the opportunity to interact with people of all different cultures, ages, and life paths. This has directly influenced my counseling perspective. I offer an eclectic approach, providing different therapy models and interventions to match the diversity of the client experience. What helps one person may not be ideal for another, and I am here to support each client as they explore the routes that inspire them.
I primarily employ the use of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help adults develop insight into problematic behavioral patterns, as well as navigate complex trauma or prolonged grief.
While my primary chosen modality is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, I also recognize that individuals possess unique and dynamic needs, which is why treatment plans vary significantly from person to person. My goal is to understand your reality as you perceive it, develop a foundational knowledge of your past, and forge a path forward, together.
I primarily employ the use of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help adults develop insight into problematic behavioral patterns, as well as navigate complex trauma or prolonged grief.
While my primary chosen modality is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, I also recognize that individuals possess unique and dynamic needs, which is why treatment plans vary significantly from person to person. My goal is to understand your reality as you perceive it, develop a foundational knowledge of your past, and forge a path forward, together.
Katherine Lindsay
Clinical Social Worker Associate, CSWA, CADCI
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I draw from evidence-based practices including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and attachment theory.
I work with individuals who need support navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. Many of my clients are trying to make sense of overwhelming emotions, difficult past experiences, or relationship patterns that leave them feeling stuck, ashamed, or alone.
I help people untangle what’s happening inside so they can build self-trust, regulate their emotions, form meaningful relationships, and start living in alignment with their values—rather than fear, shame, or survival strategies.
I draw from evidence-based practices including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and attachment theory.
I work with individuals who need support navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. Many of my clients are trying to make sense of overwhelming emotions, difficult past experiences, or relationship patterns that leave them feeling stuck, ashamed, or alone.
I help people untangle what’s happening inside so they can build self-trust, regulate their emotions, form meaningful relationships, and start living in alignment with their values—rather than fear, shame, or survival strategies.
My social work practice’s foundation lies in Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but also incorporates components of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Collaborative Problem Solving.
I graduated with a Master’s of Social Work from Western Michigan University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I have spent the last 8 years of my professional career working with adolescents and adults from all different backgrounds, races, genders, faiths, abilities, and values. I’ve spent time working with refugees and unaccompanied minors, Persons Living with HIV (PLWH), the Dept. of Human Services, and in various inpatient mental health hospital units. We may be a good fit if you are seeking support with anxiety, depression, trauma, social difficulties, or interpersonal conflict.
My social work practice’s foundation lies in Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but also incorporates components of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Collaborative Problem Solving.
I graduated with a Master’s of Social Work from Western Michigan University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I have spent the last 8 years of my professional career working with adolescents and adults from all different backgrounds, races, genders, faiths, abilities, and values. I’ve spent time working with refugees and unaccompanied minors, Persons Living with HIV (PLWH), the Dept. of Human Services, and in various inpatient mental health hospital units. We may be a good fit if you are seeking support with anxiety, depression, trauma, social difficulties, or interpersonal conflict.
My primary approaches are Skills-based Couples Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy and EMDR while integrating CBT, DBT, IFS, and mindfulness.
I work with couples and individuals in Oregon who are seeking relational and personal transformation. While we all carry the weight of past experiences, I see my clients through a lens of possibility—through their deepest strengths and their innate wisdom. I believe that everyone already has the essential ingredients for positive change and healing. Clients who work with me will be compassionately challenged while also being supportively held and accepted. Because of my unique background, I am a great fit for multicultural and multiracial couples and individuals with complex intersections.
My primary approaches are Skills-based Couples Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy and EMDR while integrating CBT, DBT, IFS, and mindfulness.
I work with couples and individuals in Oregon who are seeking relational and personal transformation. While we all carry the weight of past experiences, I see my clients through a lens of possibility—through their deepest strengths and their innate wisdom. I believe that everyone already has the essential ingredients for positive change and healing. Clients who work with me will be compassionately challenged while also being supportively held and accepted. Because of my unique background, I am a great fit for multicultural and multiracial couples and individuals with complex intersections.
I utilize a variety of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
In our session, I strive to be authentic, casual, and accepting. I welcome you to make yourself comfortable, and know that we do our best healing when we can be ourselves. I have a healthy sense of humor and am comfortable if you do too.
I utilize a variety of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
In our session, I strive to be authentic, casual, and accepting. I welcome you to make yourself comfortable, and know that we do our best healing when we can be ourselves. I have a healthy sense of humor and am comfortable if you do too.
My approach is warm, interactive, collaborative, and individualized drawing on different therapeutic models which may include mindfulness, psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, and EMDR approaches.
When insight isn’t enough anymore. EMDR for CPTSD, shame & nervous system healingI. I work with clients who appear high-functioning but carry the invisible weight of chronic trauma. Many of my clients are artists, caregivers, or thoughtful perfectionists—deep feelers who’ve worked hard to keep things steady on the outside while navigating quiet overwhelm within. My trauma-informed, somatic approach is grounded in the S.A.F.E. EMDR model, which honors your nervous system’s pace and story. You don’t have to rush or explain everything to heal. Learn more about my work on IG: New Approaches Therapy
My approach is warm, interactive, collaborative, and individualized drawing on different therapeutic models which may include mindfulness, psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, and EMDR approaches.
When insight isn’t enough anymore. EMDR for CPTSD, shame & nervous system healingI. I work with clients who appear high-functioning but carry the invisible weight of chronic trauma. Many of my clients are artists, caregivers, or thoughtful perfectionists—deep feelers who’ve worked hard to keep things steady on the outside while navigating quiet overwhelm within. My trauma-informed, somatic approach is grounded in the S.A.F.E. EMDR model, which honors your nervous system’s pace and story. You don’t have to rush or explain everything to heal. Learn more about my work on IG: New Approaches Therapy
Congruent Therapy: Danie Meyer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate, LCSWA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I draw on CBT, DBT, and attachment-based modalities.
I work with adults, couples, and individuals navigating all of life's challenges. My clients often include LGBTQ+ folks, those in ethically non-monogamous and polyamorous relationships, and kink-positive. Please visit our website to read more about me, how I can best support you, and why we are a good fit. www.congruenttherapy.com/danie-meyer
I draw on CBT, DBT, and attachment-based modalities.
I work with adults, couples, and individuals navigating all of life's challenges. My clients often include LGBTQ+ folks, those in ethically non-monogamous and polyamorous relationships, and kink-positive. Please visit our website to read more about me, how I can best support you, and why we are a good fit. www.congruenttherapy.com/danie-meyer
Services Offered Individual, family and group therapy Theoretical Orientation Krista takes a clientcentered approach when working with children and families. When working with clients she uses a variety of theories and approaches including Family Systems Approach, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solutions Focused and Collaborative Problem Solving. More Information I enjoy spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, exercising, traveling and cooking.
Services Offered Individual, family and group therapy Theoretical Orientation Krista takes a clientcentered approach when working with children and families. When working with clients she uses a variety of theories and approaches including Family Systems Approach, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solutions Focused and Collaborative Problem Solving. More Information I enjoy spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, exercising, traveling and cooking.
What you can expect is mindfulness practice to start your session, a mix of DBT, ACT & other coping skills & existentialism to grapple with those big, amorphous questions of the human condition
ursa major counseling is for my fellow sensitive stargazers feeling less-than-stellar in this insensitive world. Being highly sensitive is kinda like The Force: very lightside/darkside. Lightside: your care is vital to those connected to you, vibes write you novels, you keep showing up & giving despite being drained nearly dry, you have the kind of intense emotional connections they write songs about. Darkside: you're exhausted from hustling to please everyone & get it perfect, you somehow feel both never enough & too much, you have the kind of intense emotional connections that they write songs about.
What you can expect is mindfulness practice to start your session, a mix of DBT, ACT & other coping skills & existentialism to grapple with those big, amorphous questions of the human condition
ursa major counseling is for my fellow sensitive stargazers feeling less-than-stellar in this insensitive world. Being highly sensitive is kinda like The Force: very lightside/darkside. Lightside: your care is vital to those connected to you, vibes write you novels, you keep showing up & giving despite being drained nearly dry, you have the kind of intense emotional connections they write songs about. Darkside: you're exhausted from hustling to please everyone & get it perfect, you somehow feel both never enough & too much, you have the kind of intense emotional connections that they write songs about.
My background and training includes Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
You can expect to leave therapy feeling heard and valued, with a greater sense of self-confidence and self-compassion. You will find balance managing previous life experiences and being in the present moment. Together we will build your toolbox of strategies to help you navigate current life stressors, manage emotions, and create healthy boundaries.
My background and training includes Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
You can expect to leave therapy feeling heard and valued, with a greater sense of self-confidence and self-compassion. You will find balance managing previous life experiences and being in the present moment. Together we will build your toolbox of strategies to help you navigate current life stressors, manage emotions, and create healthy boundaries.
I have 10 years of experience in community clinics and have been intensively trained in CBT and DBT evidenced based treatment modalities.
My therapeutic approach integrates process based, behavioral, and mindfulness based techniques. I am largely talk based psychotherapy, while integrating skills coaching as needed. I embrace acceptance and change strategies to build self-compassion and kindness, while also facilitating meaningful change in how we experience ourselves and the world.
I have 10 years of experience in community clinics and have been intensively trained in CBT and DBT evidenced based treatment modalities.
My therapeutic approach integrates process based, behavioral, and mindfulness based techniques. I am largely talk based psychotherapy, while integrating skills coaching as needed. I embrace acceptance and change strategies to build self-compassion and kindness, while also facilitating meaningful change in how we experience ourselves and the world.
Lucia uses an eclectic approach to therapy; she utilizes supportive, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, DBT and mindfulness, as well as somatic interventions. She believes our bodies and minds often know how to heal themselves, and her goal is to help facilitate this healing. She believes therapy should be an active process, with clients doing therapeutic work outside of the therapy session. In her spare time, Lucia enjoys learning rollerdance, backpacking/outdoor skills and activities, travel, and creative types of things.
Lucia uses an eclectic approach to therapy; she utilizes supportive, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, DBT and mindfulness, as well as somatic interventions. She believes our bodies and minds often know how to heal themselves, and her goal is to help facilitate this healing. She believes therapy should be an active process, with clients doing therapeutic work outside of the therapy session. In her spare time, Lucia enjoys learning rollerdance, backpacking/outdoor skills and activities, travel, and creative types of things.
I use an eclectic and customized mix of therapeutic approaches, most often focusing on Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, and Collaborative Problem Solving.
Do you or your child/teen have difficulty handling current anxiety or stressors? Find it challenging to understand or manage your emotional responses? Struggle in your interpersonal relationships? Have difficulty moving forward from past trauma? Want to explore and disrupt difficult patterns (such as attachment styles or intergenerational trauma)? If you or your child/teen seek a unique therapeutic experience, I can help. I believe we are not defined by our diagnoses and I commit to working with you as a holistic individual, family, or couple. My goal is to help you manage stress, resolve personal conflicts, and find balance.
I use an eclectic and customized mix of therapeutic approaches, most often focusing on Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, and Collaborative Problem Solving.
Do you or your child/teen have difficulty handling current anxiety or stressors? Find it challenging to understand or manage your emotional responses? Struggle in your interpersonal relationships? Have difficulty moving forward from past trauma? Want to explore and disrupt difficult patterns (such as attachment styles or intergenerational trauma)? If you or your child/teen seek a unique therapeutic experience, I can help. I believe we are not defined by our diagnoses and I commit to working with you as a holistic individual, family, or couple. My goal is to help you manage stress, resolve personal conflicts, and find balance.
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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.