Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Austin, TX
I gravitate most towards DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Strengths Based and Social Rhythm Theory.
I include many different therapy styles & modalities in my practice to ensure my clients feel that they are in a place where they fit and matter. I believe learning & getting curious about our emotions, patterns and what we’re drawn to, is integral to behavior change, growth and feeling connected to our core identity.
I gravitate most towards DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Strengths Based and Social Rhythm Theory.
I include many different therapy styles & modalities in my practice to ensure my clients feel that they are in a place where they fit and matter. I believe learning & getting curious about our emotions, patterns and what we’re drawn to, is integral to behavior change, growth and feeling connected to our core identity.
Tania Pratt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78729 (Online Only)
I'm a telehealth therapist in Texas, treating individuals with anxiety, depression, anger outbursts, grief, trauma and life transitions. I specialize in EMDR therapy and treat individuals struggling with pain, physical and emotional trauma, stress and PTSD. My personalized approach integrates EMDR, DBT and CBT. I work with children, adolescents, and adults.
I'm a telehealth therapist in Texas, treating individuals with anxiety, depression, anger outbursts, grief, trauma and life transitions. I specialize in EMDR therapy and treat individuals struggling with pain, physical and emotional trauma, stress and PTSD. My personalized approach integrates EMDR, DBT and CBT. I work with children, adolescents, and adults.
Noah S Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759 (Online Only)
I draw from a variety of therapeutic models such as client centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
As a nonbinary trans guy and gender affirmative therapist, I know how scary it is to interact with providers who are poorly informed about issues facing the trans and nonbinary community. Having a clinician who is informed and affirmative can make a huge difference. I specialize in helping individuals navigate their gender journey and provide support to the LGBTQIA+ community. Since we are more than our gender or sexuality, I also work with a variety of other issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, general life transitions, self esteem, assertiveness and boundary setting, to name a few.
I draw from a variety of therapeutic models such as client centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
As a nonbinary trans guy and gender affirmative therapist, I know how scary it is to interact with providers who are poorly informed about issues facing the trans and nonbinary community. Having a clinician who is informed and affirmative can make a huge difference. I specialize in helping individuals navigate their gender journey and provide support to the LGBTQIA+ community. Since we are more than our gender or sexuality, I also work with a variety of other issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, general life transitions, self esteem, assertiveness and boundary setting, to name a few.
Miguel Angel Soto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78705 (Online Only)
My areas of expertise include Addictions, Narrative Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and the structural model centered in systemic approaches among other therapeutic techniques.
A strong therapeutic alliance is often discussed but not always achieved. In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving world, some individuals struggle to connect with others and openly discuss difficult issues. That is why I approach every client with the utmost respect and humility. You are the expert of your own life, and by working with me, you are inviting me on a journey where I will utilize my clinical expertise to provide the support your need to face and overcome life's challenges. As we build a foundational bond through our therapeutic relationship, you will come to realize that this alliance can be the catalyst for healing.
My areas of expertise include Addictions, Narrative Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and the structural model centered in systemic approaches among other therapeutic techniques.
A strong therapeutic alliance is often discussed but not always achieved. In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving world, some individuals struggle to connect with others and openly discuss difficult issues. That is why I approach every client with the utmost respect and humility. You are the expert of your own life, and by working with me, you are inviting me on a journey where I will utilize my clinical expertise to provide the support your need to face and overcome life's challenges. As we build a foundational bond through our therapeutic relationship, you will come to realize that this alliance can be the catalyst for healing.
Marisa Gonzalez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78748 (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed by stress or disconnected in your relationship? At Juniper Therapy, I’m here to help you find clarity and rebuild those meaningful connections. As a therapist with over six years of experience, I combine evidence-based approaches like the Gottman Method and DBT with a touch of humor to make therapy both approachable and effective. Whether you're navigating burnout or relationship challenges, we’ll work together to create lasting, positive change. You deserve to thrive, and I’m ready to help you get there.
Feeling overwhelmed by stress or disconnected in your relationship? At Juniper Therapy, I’m here to help you find clarity and rebuild those meaningful connections. As a therapist with over six years of experience, I combine evidence-based approaches like the Gottman Method and DBT with a touch of humor to make therapy both approachable and effective. Whether you're navigating burnout or relationship challenges, we’ll work together to create lasting, positive change. You deserve to thrive, and I’m ready to help you get there.
What I love most about DBT is that it teaches skills that generalize to every aspect of your world (work, school, home, friends, family, etc.
One of the most common frustrations with therapy is feeling like you gain insight during session, but that doesn’t translate into behavioral change outside of session. As an adherent DBT therapist, I am committed to helping my clients shape the intensity, frequency and duration of emotions and behaviors that are causing fall out and disrupting the quality of their daily lives. Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) is an effective treatment for helping people regulate intense emotions, tolerate distress, improve interpersonal effectiveness and increase mindfulness.
What I love most about DBT is that it teaches skills that generalize to every aspect of your world (work, school, home, friends, family, etc.
One of the most common frustrations with therapy is feeling like you gain insight during session, but that doesn’t translate into behavioral change outside of session. As an adherent DBT therapist, I am committed to helping my clients shape the intensity, frequency and duration of emotions and behaviors that are causing fall out and disrupting the quality of their daily lives. Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) is an effective treatment for helping people regulate intense emotions, tolerate distress, improve interpersonal effectiveness and increase mindfulness.
I approach therapy with a psychodynamic perspective. This means that I believe that we are all impacted and shaped by the stories we tell ourselves unconsciously- which in turn, informs our views about the world, our relationships, and ourselves. However, with increased awareness, this framework also states that we can change maladaptive stories we may have previously believed were set in stone. My ultimate goal as a therapist is to facilitate such change. Also, in order to adequately meet each individual's needs, I use an eclectic approach to treatment -drawing from supportive-expressive ideals as well as CBT, DBT, CTT, and CPT.
I approach therapy with a psychodynamic perspective. This means that I believe that we are all impacted and shaped by the stories we tell ourselves unconsciously- which in turn, informs our views about the world, our relationships, and ourselves. However, with increased awareness, this framework also states that we can change maladaptive stories we may have previously believed were set in stone. My ultimate goal as a therapist is to facilitate such change. Also, in order to adequately meet each individual's needs, I use an eclectic approach to treatment -drawing from supportive-expressive ideals as well as CBT, DBT, CTT, and CPT.
Susan M Stallworth
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78759 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My therapeutic approach is a combination of Experiential, Feminist, Polyvagal, EMDR+IFS Informed, Attachment and Acceptance based. I work primarily with mood and borderline personality disorders, complex trauma, psychological abuse, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, codependency, and assertiveness. I am EMDR trained in the treatment of PTSD, IFS Informed, and DBT trained for interpersonal effectiveness and emotional regulation.
My therapeutic approach is a combination of Experiential, Feminist, Polyvagal, EMDR+IFS Informed, Attachment and Acceptance based. I work primarily with mood and borderline personality disorders, complex trauma, psychological abuse, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, codependency, and assertiveness. I am EMDR trained in the treatment of PTSD, IFS Informed, and DBT trained for interpersonal effectiveness and emotional regulation.
Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Known. These three brief sentences perfectly summarize my approach as a therapist. I am seeking to be a safe, non judgmental place for my clients to rest and truly be seen, heard and known. I use a multitude of therapeutic approaches ( DBT, CBT, Family Systems, Attachment, Narrative, Solutions Focused to name a few) but believe my skills as a relational clinician differentiate me amongst the crowded field of options. I work with Individuals (13+), Couples and Families. I find it a great honor to be a therapist and walk alongside those seeking help and I look forward to connecting with you.
Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Known. These three brief sentences perfectly summarize my approach as a therapist. I am seeking to be a safe, non judgmental place for my clients to rest and truly be seen, heard and known. I use a multitude of therapeutic approaches ( DBT, CBT, Family Systems, Attachment, Narrative, Solutions Focused to name a few) but believe my skills as a relational clinician differentiate me amongst the crowded field of options. I work with Individuals (13+), Couples and Families. I find it a great honor to be a therapist and walk alongside those seeking help and I look forward to connecting with you.
Derek Royce Jesko
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78704 (Online Only)
While capable of treating a wide variety of mental health problems, I currently specialize in Trauma/PTSD, Depression, and Interpersonal problems through the utilization of Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Trauma comes in numerous forms, many of which remain just below the surface, unconsciously directing our lives, impacting our relationships, and stunting our unique pursuit of happiness. Thankfully, mental health services are no longer strictly designated for those amongst us experiencing the most overt forms of dysfunction. From those in need of initial trauma recovery and basic life stabilization to those looking to maximize their potential and optimize their lifestyle, my ideal client simply seeks to shed the bindings of the past in pursuit of a more authentic and fulfilling life.
While capable of treating a wide variety of mental health problems, I currently specialize in Trauma/PTSD, Depression, and Interpersonal problems through the utilization of Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Trauma comes in numerous forms, many of which remain just below the surface, unconsciously directing our lives, impacting our relationships, and stunting our unique pursuit of happiness. Thankfully, mental health services are no longer strictly designated for those amongst us experiencing the most overt forms of dysfunction. From those in need of initial trauma recovery and basic life stabilization to those looking to maximize their potential and optimize their lifestyle, my ideal client simply seeks to shed the bindings of the past in pursuit of a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Aya Kupfer (Licensed In Tx Ca And Nj)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78731 (Online Only)
I utilize cognitive-behavioral techniques ( DBT, ACT, MI) as well as person-centered, solution-focused interventions.
Life is like riding a bicycle, to keep your balance you must keep moving. Feeling depressed, anxious, or simply not yourself, can be an overwhelming experience. You might be feeling unhappy, unmotivated or maybe just "stuck". You might be having ruminating thoughts that make it hard to see things clearly and move forward in life. I am here to help you reconnect to yourself, to your personal goals and values, all the things that make you a unique individual (you!). I'm here to support you, explore your thoughts and emotions, sort through the difficulties you are dealing with, and gain insight and tools to navigate your life.
I utilize cognitive-behavioral techniques ( DBT, ACT, MI) as well as person-centered, solution-focused interventions.
Life is like riding a bicycle, to keep your balance you must keep moving. Feeling depressed, anxious, or simply not yourself, can be an overwhelming experience. You might be feeling unhappy, unmotivated or maybe just "stuck". You might be having ruminating thoughts that make it hard to see things clearly and move forward in life. I am here to help you reconnect to yourself, to your personal goals and values, all the things that make you a unique individual (you!). I'm here to support you, explore your thoughts and emotions, sort through the difficulties you are dealing with, and gain insight and tools to navigate your life.
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I provide therapy using empirically supported treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I believe emotional pain must be allowed and accepted in order to be fully felt and heard. I believe that often times, people seek therapy when their pattern of responding to pain has become overwhelming and they are unable to consistently find meaning in their lives. I work to help others accept their current experiences and emotions in order to choose to respond in a way that is no longer dictated by past narratives and/or automatic reactions.
I provide therapy using empirically supported treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I believe emotional pain must be allowed and accepted in order to be fully felt and heard. I believe that often times, people seek therapy when their pattern of responding to pain has become overwhelming and they are unable to consistently find meaning in their lives. I work to help others accept their current experiences and emotions in order to choose to respond in a way that is no longer dictated by past narratives and/or automatic reactions.
Alice Lazare
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78750 (Online Only)
I’m so glad you’re here. I provide trauma-informed, psychodynamic therapy to teens and adults. I have received training in DBT, and am receiving ongoing training in EMDR. I am honored to sit alongside my clients as they work to build lives worth living. If you feel overwhelmed by the intensity of your emotions, I might be the therapist for you. Reach out to me if you are someone who wants to understand yourself better, and build healthier relationships. I love working with queer clients, and have ample experience working with LGBTQIA+ youth (and adults) and their families.
I’m so glad you’re here. I provide trauma-informed, psychodynamic therapy to teens and adults. I have received training in DBT, and am receiving ongoing training in EMDR. I am honored to sit alongside my clients as they work to build lives worth living. If you feel overwhelmed by the intensity of your emotions, I might be the therapist for you. Reach out to me if you are someone who wants to understand yourself better, and build healthier relationships. I love working with queer clients, and have ample experience working with LGBTQIA+ youth (and adults) and their families.
Kathleen Morton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MFT, LPC-S, EMDR, ATR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78748
I am also trained in DBT, CBT, Play Therapy and see children ages 8+, as well as providing ADHD assessment, parent coaching, and meditation training.
Being curious about what makes us feel and act the way we do brings authenticity, creativity, and choices into our lives. Our self-concept and beliefs about the world are often formed in childhood and learned in our primary relationships. Unconsciously, these early experiences guide many of the decisions in our lives. I am passionate about exploring with you, the patterns that may leave you feeling confused, frustrated, or unable to move forward. Together, we will create space to cultivate conscious and caring responses to the inevitable challenging events of life.
I am also trained in DBT, CBT, Play Therapy and see children ages 8+, as well as providing ADHD assessment, parent coaching, and meditation training.
Being curious about what makes us feel and act the way we do brings authenticity, creativity, and choices into our lives. Our self-concept and beliefs about the world are often formed in childhood and learned in our primary relationships. Unconsciously, these early experiences guide many of the decisions in our lives. I am passionate about exploring with you, the patterns that may leave you feeling confused, frustrated, or unable to move forward. Together, we will create space to cultivate conscious and caring responses to the inevitable challenging events of life.
My flexible, eclectic approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Attachment, and Emotionally-Focused therapies to meet your unique needs.
My ideal client faces challenges rooted in identity, culture, and intergenerational conflict. They seek therapy to navigate mental health symptoms like anxiety or depression and to address complex relationship dynamics. Their needs include understanding relational patterns, managing distressing emotions, and setting healthy boundaries. They aspire to foster self-empowerment and build healthier relationships with themselves and their loved ones. Ultimately, they want a supportive, warm, and culturally sensitive space that helps them let go of what holds them back and embrace their growth journey.
My flexible, eclectic approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Attachment, and Emotionally-Focused therapies to meet your unique needs.
My ideal client faces challenges rooted in identity, culture, and intergenerational conflict. They seek therapy to navigate mental health symptoms like anxiety or depression and to address complex relationship dynamics. Their needs include understanding relational patterns, managing distressing emotions, and setting healthy boundaries. They aspire to foster self-empowerment and build healthier relationships with themselves and their loved ones. Ultimately, they want a supportive, warm, and culturally sensitive space that helps them let go of what holds them back and embrace their growth journey.
Danyel Gipson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78705 (Online Only)
Specializing in depression, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, stress management, life problems, and addiction, I offer a tailored approach blending CBT, DBT, ACT, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or low self-esteem? Life’s daily struggles can feel relentless, and you're ready for a change. My ideal client is someone seeking clarity and relief, wanting to navigate emotional complexities and find balance. Together, we’ll uncover what’s holding you back, build coping skills, and design a personalized plan to help you break free from stress and rediscover joy. You're not alone in this journey, and with the right guidance, meaningful change is possible. Let’s turn your goals into reality—one achievable step at a time.
Specializing in depression, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, stress management, life problems, and addiction, I offer a tailored approach blending CBT, DBT, ACT, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or low self-esteem? Life’s daily struggles can feel relentless, and you're ready for a change. My ideal client is someone seeking clarity and relief, wanting to navigate emotional complexities and find balance. Together, we’ll uncover what’s holding you back, build coping skills, and design a personalized plan to help you break free from stress and rediscover joy. You're not alone in this journey, and with the right guidance, meaningful change is possible. Let’s turn your goals into reality—one achievable step at a time.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ST-S, ALST-GT
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78759
-I offer Schema Therapy, DBT, Trauma recovery, mindfulness practice, EMDR therapy as need, and Emotionally Focused therapy.
I am a Licensed Professorial Counselor. I am specialized with Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I worked in clinical settings, including behavioral health services with inpatients and out patients setting, and have worked with a wide variety of clients: individuals, couples, groups, families. I help you fine-tune your lives so that your pain is smaller and your joys are greater. Through compassion, respect, and working together, I strive to create a strong and trusting relationship with each and every client in order help you reach your goals.
-I offer Schema Therapy, DBT, Trauma recovery, mindfulness practice, EMDR therapy as need, and Emotionally Focused therapy.
I am a Licensed Professorial Counselor. I am specialized with Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I worked in clinical settings, including behavioral health services with inpatients and out patients setting, and have worked with a wide variety of clients: individuals, couples, groups, families. I help you fine-tune your lives so that your pain is smaller and your joys are greater. Through compassion, respect, and working together, I strive to create a strong and trusting relationship with each and every client in order help you reach your goals.
Meghan Krasnoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78745 (Online Only)
I use CBT, DBT, mindfulness, etc.
You have achieved so much, but you just can't feel satisfied in what you're doing. Maybe you've been worrying too much, feeling unlike yourself, feeling a little lost or down. Maybe you're just lacking the support you need and deserve to truly improve things. I'd love to help you cultivate deeper understanding and compassion for yourself and gain some new tools to navigate life's challenges. I always say change is easier when you've got the right support. I've been told that I'm super easy to connect and feel safe with. Often, I hear this from folks who have tried but haven't found the right fit in a therapist yet!
I use CBT, DBT, mindfulness, etc.
You have achieved so much, but you just can't feel satisfied in what you're doing. Maybe you've been worrying too much, feeling unlike yourself, feeling a little lost or down. Maybe you're just lacking the support you need and deserve to truly improve things. I'd love to help you cultivate deeper understanding and compassion for yourself and gain some new tools to navigate life's challenges. I always say change is easier when you've got the right support. I've been told that I'm super easy to connect and feel safe with. Often, I hear this from folks who have tried but haven't found the right fit in a therapist yet!
Xiangya (Sonya) Gao
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RN
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78759 (Online Only)
I employ an eclectic treatment approach that encompasses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Rational Emotional Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Insight-Oriented Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
With a decade of experience in the mental health field, I have had the privilege of working with over a thousand clients, gaining extensive expertise in a wide array of therapeutic interventions. My professional journey has involved supporting diverse populations, including individuals coping with serious mental illness and personality disorders and those navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, or situational and adjustment challenges. This breadth of experience equips me to support individuals and couples facing various mental health concerns, fostering a compassionate and empowering therapeutic environment.
I employ an eclectic treatment approach that encompasses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Rational Emotional Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Insight-Oriented Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
With a decade of experience in the mental health field, I have had the privilege of working with over a thousand clients, gaining extensive expertise in a wide array of therapeutic interventions. My professional journey has involved supporting diverse populations, including individuals coping with serious mental illness and personality disorders and those navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, or situational and adjustment challenges. This breadth of experience equips me to support individuals and couples facing various mental health concerns, fostering a compassionate and empowering therapeutic environment.
I use a variety of techniques, including behavioral and cognitive therapies such as CBT and DBT.
I believe that you are the expert in your life and my job is to help you become your best self, as you define it. Life demands can get in our way and throw us off track. I am here to help you find the balance you are looking for. My approach is collaborative, client centered, and solution oriented. Each client is unique and sessions are tailored to the individual. I use a variety of techniques rooted in CBT, behavior modification, and problem solving therapy.
I use a variety of techniques, including behavioral and cognitive therapies such as CBT and DBT.
I believe that you are the expert in your life and my job is to help you become your best self, as you define it. Life demands can get in our way and throw us off track. I am here to help you find the balance you are looking for. My approach is collaborative, client centered, and solution oriented. Each client is unique and sessions are tailored to the individual. I use a variety of techniques rooted in CBT, behavior modification, and problem solving therapy.
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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.