Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Plum, PA
Hello! I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavioral Specialist (LBS) who has worked in the field of behavioral and mental health for almost ten years. My primary approach to services is applied behavior analysis. I am a believer in treating the whole person and sometimes that includes the modalities of play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness. I like to spend my free time playing with my son, going on dates with my husband, and am an avid animal lover who has three dogs and six cats. I think behavior change is one of the coolest endeavors! I can't wait to work with you!
Hello! I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavioral Specialist (LBS) who has worked in the field of behavioral and mental health for almost ten years. My primary approach to services is applied behavior analysis. I am a believer in treating the whole person and sometimes that includes the modalities of play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness. I like to spend my free time playing with my son, going on dates with my husband, and am an avid animal lover who has three dogs and six cats. I think behavior change is one of the coolest endeavors! I can't wait to work with you!
Ellie Mental Health of Monroeville is dedicated to providing exceptional mental health care tailored to individual needs. Our team of compassionate professionals offers support for a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. We focus on creating a welcoming, supportive environment where clients can find the tools and strategies to achieve lasting well-being and personal growth. We are taking appointments both in person and online.
Ellie Mental Health of Monroeville is dedicated to providing exceptional mental health care tailored to individual needs. Our team of compassionate professionals offers support for a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. We focus on creating a welcoming, supportive environment where clients can find the tools and strategies to achieve lasting well-being and personal growth. We are taking appointments both in person and online.
The constant pressures of life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and anxious about the future. When daily stress piles on top of deep-rooted pain it’s easy to feel worn down. Carrying it alone can become too much, yet reaching out for support can feel hard. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you’re a therapy veteran, I strive to help you connect with your own unique story and authentic voice. My aim is to have you feel deeply seen and heard as the individual that you are.
The constant pressures of life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and anxious about the future. When daily stress piles on top of deep-rooted pain it’s easy to feel worn down. Carrying it alone can become too much, yet reaching out for support can feel hard. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you’re a therapy veteran, I strive to help you connect with your own unique story and authentic voice. My aim is to have you feel deeply seen and heard as the individual that you are.
It is time to Feel Better!
Individual counseling for adults, children, and adolescents
Marriage/Couple counseling
Family counseling
Common conditions treated: anxiety, worry, and panic; depression and low mood; stress, burnout, and life transitions; grief and loss; relationship and family difficulties; trauma and PTSD; chronic illness and caregiver stress; parenting challenges; behavioral problems; anger management
It is time to Feel Better!
Individual counseling for adults, children, and adolescents
Marriage/Couple counseling
Family counseling
Common conditions treated: anxiety, worry, and panic; depression and low mood; stress, burnout, and life transitions; grief and loss; relationship and family difficulties; trauma and PTSD; chronic illness and caregiver stress; parenting challenges; behavioral problems; anger management
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, work or relationship issues? We are a group psychology practice in Monroeville of 20+ licensed, experienced psychologists and therapists who will help you to effectively navigate through your problem. Our specialization areas include anxiety, work-related stress, couples counseling, divorce, grief and loss, transitional and career issues, trauma, depression and post-partum depression/anxiety. We work with adults, children, adolescents and couples. We specialize in the gold standard treatments like CBT & EMDR. We also offer on site medication management with a psychiatric nurse practitioner.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, work or relationship issues? We are a group psychology practice in Monroeville of 20+ licensed, experienced psychologists and therapists who will help you to effectively navigate through your problem. Our specialization areas include anxiety, work-related stress, couples counseling, divorce, grief and loss, transitional and career issues, trauma, depression and post-partum depression/anxiety. We work with adults, children, adolescents and couples. We specialize in the gold standard treatments like CBT & EMDR. We also offer on site medication management with a psychiatric nurse practitioner.
I predominately utilize a cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approach coupled with strength-based therapy.
Do anxious thoughts and critical self-talk make it hard to feel confident or at peace? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, like no matter how hard you try it’s still not enough? Is your child struggling with their behavior at home and/or in school? Do you feel mentally exhausted from constant arguments with your spouse, like you’re stuck in a cycle of tension and conflict? Do you feel as though you and your partner are not on the same team?
There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t. Your mind is a powerful tool, don’t underestimate it.
I predominately utilize a cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approach coupled with strength-based therapy.
Do anxious thoughts and critical self-talk make it hard to feel confident or at peace? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, like no matter how hard you try it’s still not enough? Is your child struggling with their behavior at home and/or in school? Do you feel mentally exhausted from constant arguments with your spouse, like you’re stuck in a cycle of tension and conflict? Do you feel as though you and your partner are not on the same team?
There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t. Your mind is a powerful tool, don’t underestimate it.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and have also been trained in a range of other modalities including Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Person Centered Therapy, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, & Solution Focused Therapy.
You may be feeling anxious, sad, depressed, overwhelmed, misunderstood, and lonely right now. It takes a lot of courage to ask for help, and I applaud you for reaching out. I am passionate about bringing healing to those who have been through traumatic and stressful experiences. I provide psychotherapy and counseling to individuals dealing with issues related to anxiety, depression, stress, personality disorders, substance abuse, trauma, panic disorder, life transitions, etc. I will provide a thorough assessment to aid in identifying specific concerns and will modify my therapeutic approaches to match your individualized needs.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and have also been trained in a range of other modalities including Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Person Centered Therapy, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, & Solution Focused Therapy.
You may be feeling anxious, sad, depressed, overwhelmed, misunderstood, and lonely right now. It takes a lot of courage to ask for help, and I applaud you for reaching out. I am passionate about bringing healing to those who have been through traumatic and stressful experiences. I provide psychotherapy and counseling to individuals dealing with issues related to anxiety, depression, stress, personality disorders, substance abuse, trauma, panic disorder, life transitions, etc. I will provide a thorough assessment to aid in identifying specific concerns and will modify my therapeutic approaches to match your individualized needs.
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She incorporates evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients build coping strategies, regulate emotions, and shift unhelpful thought patterns.
At LifeStance Health, Aminata Konneh helps adults across Pennsylvania build practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and trauma while fostering lasting emotional resilience. She creates a supportive, structured therapy experience where clients feel heard and empowered, offering individual and group therapy tailored to each person’s goals and life circumstances in PA. Aminata specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, using a compassionate, person-centered approach that emphasizes growth and self-understanding.
She incorporates evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients build coping strategies, regulate emotions, and shift unhelpful thought patterns.
At LifeStance Health, Aminata Konneh helps adults across Pennsylvania build practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and trauma while fostering lasting emotional resilience. She creates a supportive, structured therapy experience where clients feel heard and empowered, offering individual and group therapy tailored to each person’s goals and life circumstances in PA. Aminata specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, using a compassionate, person-centered approach that emphasizes growth and self-understanding.
Therapy for the ones who feel too much, think too fast, and know they’re meant for more.
You’ve survived things no one knows how to name. You’re smart, sensitive, maybe even a little weird (in the best way). You’ve tried to hold it all together, but something’s cracking—and maybe that’s good. You’re looking for healing that’s real, not robotic. You want therapy that makes sense, helps you grow, and maybe even laugh sometimes. You want someone who gets it—who sees your fire and your shadows. You’re not just looking to “cope.” You’re here to transform.
Therapy for the ones who feel too much, think too fast, and know they’re meant for more.
You’ve survived things no one knows how to name. You’re smart, sensitive, maybe even a little weird (in the best way). You’ve tried to hold it all together, but something’s cracking—and maybe that’s good. You’re looking for healing that’s real, not robotic. You want therapy that makes sense, helps you grow, and maybe even laugh sometimes. You want someone who gets it—who sees your fire and your shadows. You’re not just looking to “cope.” You’re here to transform.
My approach is practical, I work from a cognitive perspective using cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical therapy, exposure response prevention, and positive psychology.
I specialize in working with clients who have experienced pet loss/grief, substance abuse disorders, forensic populations, anxiety spectrum disorders such as agoraphobia and panic disorder, OCD, personality disorders, and trauma. I provide an environment that is collaborative, safe, and affirming that can help you to build trust while we work together to understand what you need and want from therapy. I enjoy helping clients work towards being the best version of themselves, whether that is by achieving their goals or simply working through the difficult aspects of life.
My approach is practical, I work from a cognitive perspective using cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical therapy, exposure response prevention, and positive psychology.
I specialize in working with clients who have experienced pet loss/grief, substance abuse disorders, forensic populations, anxiety spectrum disorders such as agoraphobia and panic disorder, OCD, personality disorders, and trauma. I provide an environment that is collaborative, safe, and affirming that can help you to build trust while we work together to understand what you need and want from therapy. I enjoy helping clients work towards being the best version of themselves, whether that is by achieving their goals or simply working through the difficult aspects of life.
I specialize in trauma informed care, DBT, and EMDR to treat PTSD symptoms, ineffective communication skills, emotional disregulation, and maladaptive coping mechanisms.
I have extensive training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Beahvioral Therapy ( DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) & Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
My training and experience has led me to work with individuals who have histories of trauma, substance abuse as well as OCD.
I specialize in trauma informed care, DBT, and EMDR to treat PTSD symptoms, ineffective communication skills, emotional disregulation, and maladaptive coping mechanisms.
I have extensive training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Beahvioral Therapy ( DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) & Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
My training and experience has led me to work with individuals who have histories of trauma, substance abuse as well as OCD.
I also incorporate psychodynamic techniques to explore past experiences and underlying patterns, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support practical change, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) to build skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness.
Hi, I’m Zijin. I’m a bilingual therapist fluent in English and Mandarin with over five years of experience in the mental health field. I’m passionate about supporting teenagers and young adults as they navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, ADHD, ASD, and trauma. I offer culturally sensitive, client-centered care informed by cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches, helping clients build practical skills while deepening self-understanding to foster meaningful, lasting change.
I also incorporate psychodynamic techniques to explore past experiences and underlying patterns, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support practical change, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) to build skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness.
Hi, I’m Zijin. I’m a bilingual therapist fluent in English and Mandarin with over five years of experience in the mental health field. I’m passionate about supporting teenagers and young adults as they navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, ADHD, ASD, and trauma. I offer culturally sensitive, client-centered care informed by cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches, helping clients build practical skills while deepening self-understanding to foster meaningful, lasting change.
Hi! I am Lexi. I have been working with high acuity trauma clients for three years, since switching from a career in school counseling. Working with clients who have experienced immense trauma is such meaningful work that I am so grateful to be a part of. My clinical passions are centered around helping individuals build their self-worth, challenge thinking traps, and manage mental health symptoms through coping mechanisms. The most rewarding circumstances for me are helping clients to reclaim their strengths and their story, while working towards fostering a healthy environment of love and acceptance for their selves.
Hi! I am Lexi. I have been working with high acuity trauma clients for three years, since switching from a career in school counseling. Working with clients who have experienced immense trauma is such meaningful work that I am so grateful to be a part of. My clinical passions are centered around helping individuals build their self-worth, challenge thinking traps, and manage mental health symptoms through coping mechanisms. The most rewarding circumstances for me are helping clients to reclaim their strengths and their story, while working towards fostering a healthy environment of love and acceptance for their selves.
I integrate Interpersonal Process (relationship patterns), Internal Family Systems (inner parts of self), DBT (balance + coping skills), mindfulness (present awareness), somatic (body wisdom), humanistic/existential (growth + meaning), and psychodynamic (insight into past) approaches, tailored to your unique needs.
As your therapist, I’ll walk alongside you in cultivating self-compassion, curiosity, and the courage to face life’s challenges. No two people are alike, so our work will be collaborative and tailored to your needs, history, and goals. My style is warm, grounded, and authentic, creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. I draw from trauma-informed, feminist, humanistic, psychoanalytic, relational, and existential perspectives to explore both the deeper roots of struggle and the possibilities for growth—with openness, curiosity, and meaningful, lasting change at the center.
I integrate Interpersonal Process (relationship patterns), Internal Family Systems (inner parts of self), DBT (balance + coping skills), mindfulness (present awareness), somatic (body wisdom), humanistic/existential (growth + meaning), and psychodynamic (insight into past) approaches, tailored to your unique needs.
As your therapist, I’ll walk alongside you in cultivating self-compassion, curiosity, and the courage to face life’s challenges. No two people are alike, so our work will be collaborative and tailored to your needs, history, and goals. My style is warm, grounded, and authentic, creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. I draw from trauma-informed, feminist, humanistic, psychoanalytic, relational, and existential perspectives to explore both the deeper roots of struggle and the possibilities for growth—with openness, curiosity, and meaningful, lasting change at the center.
William Bendgen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
4 Endorsed
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
I have experience implementing CBT, DBT, ACT, Solution Focused, and Motivational Interviewing.
Unfortunately previous negative experiences with counseling can impact one's decision to seek out treatment again. Therapy isn't about walking into a room because of needing to be "fixed". Therapy is a collaborative approach that begin's with me creating a safe, comfortable, and non judgmental environment. I will always recognize the person before the behavior that we are working to change. My hope at the end of each session is to assist with enhancing your strengths to elicit long term change.
I have experience implementing CBT, DBT, ACT, Solution Focused, and Motivational Interviewing.
Unfortunately previous negative experiences with counseling can impact one's decision to seek out treatment again. Therapy isn't about walking into a room because of needing to be "fixed". Therapy is a collaborative approach that begin's with me creating a safe, comfortable, and non judgmental environment. I will always recognize the person before the behavior that we are working to change. My hope at the end of each session is to assist with enhancing your strengths to elicit long term change.
I use CBT to identify and challenge thinking, DBT to teach and practice healthy coping skills, mindfulness to supplement and assist these, and so on.
Life can be so hard. It shouldn't be, but it is. Our culture produces symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, etc. We weren't meant to live this way and to confront the constant stream of stressors we face on a daily basis. 40+ hour work weeks, struggling to make ends meet, supporting others while we struggle to support ourselves, unexpected life events, financial instability, always reaching and striving for the next benchmark, promotion, or grade. The list goes on and on and it often feels overwhelming and impossible. I believe that those systems are the problem, not you, and I want to help you navigate it better.
I use CBT to identify and challenge thinking, DBT to teach and practice healthy coping skills, mindfulness to supplement and assist these, and so on.
Life can be so hard. It shouldn't be, but it is. Our culture produces symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, etc. We weren't meant to live this way and to confront the constant stream of stressors we face on a daily basis. 40+ hour work weeks, struggling to make ends meet, supporting others while we struggle to support ourselves, unexpected life events, financial instability, always reaching and striving for the next benchmark, promotion, or grade. The list goes on and on and it often feels overwhelming and impossible. I believe that those systems are the problem, not you, and I want to help you navigate it better.
Cynthia is in her 25th year working as a clinical therapist. After 10 years in a hospital setting specializing in addiction and behavioral medicine, she became a bereavement counselor for 5 years and then transitioned into private practice for 11 years after that.
Cynthia is in her 25th year working as a clinical therapist. After 10 years in a hospital setting specializing in addiction and behavioral medicine, she became a bereavement counselor for 5 years and then transitioned into private practice for 11 years after that.
Those who struggle with assertiveness and setting boundaries, adult children of alcoholics/immature parents, co-dependency, childhood trauma, abuse and neglect, intimate partner violence, single incident trauma, major life changes, grief and loss, etc.
Those who struggle with assertiveness and setting boundaries, adult children of alcoholics/immature parents, co-dependency, childhood trauma, abuse and neglect, intimate partner violence, single incident trauma, major life changes, grief and loss, etc.
Robyn
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC, PMH-C
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You're going through a lot right now, maybe it’s pregnancy, postpartum changes, fertility struggles, or just feeling like you’ve lost pieces of yourself along the way. You’re tired, emotionally overwhelmed, and trying to hold it all together while wondering when you'll feel like you again. You’re not looking for a quick fix you want to feel grounded, to understand what’s happening inside, and to reconnect with yourself in a real way. You want space to breathe, to be seen without judgment, and to talk through the big stuff without having to explain why it matters so much. You’re looking for support that actually fits your life.
You're going through a lot right now, maybe it’s pregnancy, postpartum changes, fertility struggles, or just feeling like you’ve lost pieces of yourself along the way. You’re tired, emotionally overwhelmed, and trying to hold it all together while wondering when you'll feel like you again. You’re not looking for a quick fix you want to feel grounded, to understand what’s happening inside, and to reconnect with yourself in a real way. You want space to breathe, to be seen without judgment, and to talk through the big stuff without having to explain why it matters so much. You’re looking for support that actually fits your life.
Life can feel a lot sometimes, and you don't have to navigate it alone. I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can show up exactly as you are on the messy days, good days, and everything in between. I believe in creating a space that feels supportive, genuine, and human, where there's room for both meaningful conversations and moments of laughter too because therapy doesn't always have to feel heavy.
Life can feel a lot sometimes, and you don't have to navigate it alone. I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can show up exactly as you are on the messy days, good days, and everything in between. I believe in creating a space that feels supportive, genuine, and human, where there's room for both meaningful conversations and moments of laughter too because therapy doesn't always have to feel heavy.
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- Oakmont
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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.