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
My current practice focuses on helping youth age 12 and older, individual adults, and families. While I am eclectic in approach, I primarily utilize techniques & practices drawn from Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Relaxation Skills, Guided Imagery, and Transpersonal Psychology. Needs...
WAITLIST FOR INDIVIDUAL THERAPY**I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders and body image, anxiety disorders and OCD. I am particularly interested in working with individuals who have co-morbid diagnoses, and those who struggle with maladaptive coping mechanisms (self-harm, self-sabotage). I have worked in various mental health...
Lizelle has been practicing social work since 1991 and has developed skills in working with millennials. This generation is often accomplished but struggle with bigger life questions and she offers a warm collaborative relationship rooted in self-compassion. For six years Lizelle worked with incarcerated men and has an interest in assisting all adults to manage trauma (from childhood, community...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of counseling experience. I have counseled hundreds of adults and adolescents who are in need of assistance coping through a life crisis or change, as well as clients who suffer from Major Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Personality Disorders or Addictions. I have experience working in multiple settings, including hospital emergency rooms...
I am passionate about walking alongside clients on their unique life journey, while supporting and encouraging them to meet their goals. I am here to meet you where you are, and to see you as a whole person. I aim to empower clients by not just focusing on the problem, but on the entirety of the individual and their surrounding environment. I utilize a variety of counseling approaches to meet m...
Mark Adams, MA, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Poulsbo, Washington. He has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in various community mental health settings since 1994. Mark has extensive experience working with issues of domestic disputes and high conflict. He has worked with adults to repair the damage and undo legacies of harmful behavior. Within the contex...
**MY SCHEDULE IS CURRENTLY FULL. PLEASE CHECK BACK AGAIN IN THE FUTURE!*** Depression, stress, and relationship problems can cause us to feel emotionally vulnerable. Sometimes our emotions feel too strong or painful to handle. The therapeutic process provides an opportunity to develop the skills we need to better manage and understand difficult emotions and change the way that we view ourselves...
**Currently accepting new clients** I am seeing clients in the office, but am also offering telehealth appointments for those who prefer to stay home. I am thankful to be able to help people through their challenging seasons. I enjoy working with both couples and individuals and have a special interest in working with those struggling with anxiety and depression. I am also passionate about...
I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I became a therapist because I find true joy in connecting with others. I believe that therapy can be impactful and enriching while still feeling down-to-earth and accessible. As a social worker I value collaboration, cultural humility, and seeing you as the expert of your own experience. My style is warm and relaxed, but I will also work diligently wit...
People seek therapy for a variety of reasons: they feel "stuck," want to create greater meaning in their lives, improve relationships, achieve specific goals or work through various stressors. Whatever your reason, I will work to create a safe therapeutic experience specific to your personal concerns. This includes strengthening problem solving abilities, challenging maladaptive thinking patter...
Do you have issues that hinder your general ability to function in one or more areas in your life? Are you looking to take responsibility for the changes you want to see for you and your family? Are you ready to be open and honest from the start in order to meet your goals? I am experienced in the areas of family therapy, psychotic disorders, anger management, crisis intervention, substance abu...
Therapy works best when clients feel safe to discuss their feelings and doubts without fear of shaming, or rejection. I work to create an environment of openness, curiosity, and warmth which engenders growth and progress. My typical client is a self-critical, high functioning professional with issues including addiction and substance abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, family problems, and...
I am a certified clinical anxiety treatment professional and I specialize in the treatment of anxiety. One of my favorite things about counseling is that I get to assist people in coming to the realization of just how capable and amazing they really are. Beginning with the first appointment we will work together to explore your needs and abilities in order to nurture your capable self. I work h...
You are not broken and you do not need to be fixed. There are some struggles in which you need extra support, an empathic person to hear you, skills and techniques, and a space in which to be you. I am a clinician who has worked with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, substance use, crisis, and family. I have worked with primarily youth and adolescent teens, but have also worked with...
Andrew has been working in the behavioral health and addiction field for 15 years. He has experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings. He has worked in several populations including, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, eating disorders, addiction disorders, juveniles, and LBGTQ individuals. He has worked with adolescents and adults. Andrew has experience with different...
