Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured, short-term approach to therapy to treat individuals with various mental health concerns, such as self-destructive behaviors, emotional regulation difficulties, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and other trauma-related disorders.
DBT helps you accept yourself as you are, despite negative patterns of thinking you may have due to various life experiences. This acceptance makes more room for you to change negative thinking that may harm your mental health.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches you tolerance to more adequately cope with negative or difficult emotions and strategies to change behavior and reduce negative thoughts.
Your therapist will help you recognize and name your feelings as they arise without judging them or shaming yourself for experiencing them. You will also practice distress tolerance by finding ways to cope with destructive urges more positively. Your therapist might also include mindfulness techniques, which teach you to be present in the moment.
DBT can be used individually or in a group setting. Group settings for DBT help practice skills and work on interpersonal communication, as another goal of DBT is to improve relationship skills.
Therapists Who Specialize in Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy
I work with clients of all ages and walks of life; I appreciate the life stories of those I work with and enjoy finding solutions and tools to support them. My professional background includes working in addiction counseling, solution focused and psychodynamic modalities.
I hope to work with you to address the stressors in your life -- previous trauma, systemic barriers, your own unhelpful thoughts, and more. With a compassionate and nonjudgmental lens, I want to collaborate with you to provide the care that's best suited for your goals. I provide telehealth counseling services throughout the week, with some weekend and evening availability.
Each individual is unique and deserves to be treated as such. My goal is to support you in taking the time to understand yourself and your strengths and your commitment to helping challenges so that you can make informed decisions about the direction of your life. I’m not interested in throwing a bunch of pills at you and calling it a day, but I want to help you understand what’s going on with ...
I believe that each individual is unique and deserves to be treated as such. My goal is to support you in taking the time to understand yourself, your strengths, and your challenges so that you can make informed decisions about the direction of your life. I’m not interested in throwing a bunch of pills at you and calling it a day, but I want to help you understand what’s going on with your body...
I can deliver comprehensive, compassionate care to clients of all ages who present with a variety of symptoms and psychiatric needs. I am bilingual in English and Spanish.
I offer an evidence-based medical practice that considers contemporary research and recent study trends. I adhere to the strict standards of care outlined by the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. While every effort is made to minimize polypharmacy, the goal of treatment is your well-being and mental health, not a number, a dose, or a ...
I strongly believe in beginning from where you are right now. Together, we will embark on a journey tailored to your personal goals, working step by step to overcome obstacles and achieve healing and growth. Your journey is unique, and I am here to provide support and strategies that resonate with your individual experiences.
Dustin believes that every person can experience healing and hope. He creates a non-judgmental, safe environment where his clients feel welcomed, seen, and heard. Dustin enjoys working with individuals in all seasons of life from adolescence to the empty nest. Dustin has helped individuals walk through grief, trauma, major life transitions, spiritual issues, and those struggling in their vocation.
Focusing on your history and story, I offer deep compassion and safe therapeutic companionship for individuals to uncover past beliefs and patterns in order to construct new ways of functional living and being.
I employ a holistic approach that integrates evidence-based practices and a strengths-based perspective to tailor interventions to individual needs. Through this framework, I deeply explore each person's unique experiences and needs, uncovering the underlying factors that contribute to their overall well-being. Within my practice, I draw upon a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, including...
My approach to wellness is person-centered: rooted in compassion, empathy, and personalization. I believe in providing comprehensive support to everyone, recognizing their unique needs and tailoring my interventions accordingly. By incorporating a holistic perspective, I aim to promote mental clarity and emotional well-being in all aspects of my clients’ lives.
I specialize in understanding and addressing the unique psychological needs of young adults and adults. My areas of focus in practice include anxiety, panic disorder, depression, ADHD, burnout and perfectionism. I also have clinical experience and expertise in working with individuals with chronic health conditions.
