DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical tools and skills to manage emotions better, get through distressing situations, improve relationships, and change behaviors that cause problems in the present.
This evidence-based approach was developed in the late 1980’s to address symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder. But, as is the case with so many valid and effective treatments, it has successfully been applied to a much wider range of mental health issues. These include ADD, bipolar, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, self-harm, addictions and suicidality.
In DBT sessions you will be working on both acceptance and change, practicing both tolerating that things are the way they are while at the same time developing skills that will give you a new experience and improve your relationships with others. You will also learn to analyze problems or destructive behaviors and practice replacing them with more effective ones. Usually, there are associated thoughts and beliefs that keep you in the suffering and in DBT you will learn how to shift those so that your belief system is working FOR you, not AGAINST you. People who engage in DBT learn to communicate effectively and work together as a team. In the process, they are encouraged to recognize their strengths and attributes and intentionally cultivate and use them. To learn more about the skills and lessons, see this site.
Life Transitions, Anxiety, Spirituality
Autism, Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities
Integrative, Strengths-Based, Depth-Oriented
Relationships, Interpersonal Issues, Healthy Boundaries
Grief and Loss, Life Transitions
Anxiety, Depression, Stress
Board Certified Art Therapist
Integrated Multi-Modal Approach; Holistic and Long-Term Healing
Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Self-Esteem, Identity, Trauma
Genuine, Open-minded and Warm
Substance use, Life Transitions, Personal Growth
ACT, CBT, and Solution-Focused
Personal Growth and Life Transitions
Self-Compassion and Mindfulness
Substance use and Relapse Prevention
Warm, Curious, Compassionate
Strengths-based, Trauma-Informed Care
LGBTQIA+ and Neurodiversity Affirming
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Collaborative, Empathetic, Strengths based
LGBTQIA+ Affirming, Culturally Sensitive, Identity Affirming
Anxiety, Chronic/Lifelong Illness, Grief and Loss, Depression
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Trauma-Informed, Dissociation, Anxiety
Person-Centered, Culturally Sensitive, and Accepting
Creativity Therapy, Somatically-Informed, Dream Work
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Anxiety, Depression, Personal Growth and Discovery
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Cultivating Self-Compassion, Self-Love, and Acceptance
Developing Healthier Behaviors, Habits, and Relationships
Warm, Affirming, Authentic
Stress, Anxiety and Relationship Concerns
Healing from Trauma and Painful Experiences
EMDR Certified Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, AEDP Therapist
Safe space for all body types, religious beliefs, relationships, and sexualities
Healing your inner child and finding answers in your stories
Person-centered and strengths based
Anxiety & Stress, Depression, Trauma, Identity Formation
Collaborative, Relational, Authentic
Anti-Oppressive, Anti-Racist, LGBTQIA+ Affirming, Sex-Positive
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Depression, anxiety, family of origin issues, trauma informed care
Lgbtqia+ & POC affirming, sex positive and women issue focused for ALL women
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Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss
Couples and Individuals, Self-Esteem, Personal Growth, and Body Positivity
Safe environment for all body types, cultural and religious beliefs, relationship types, and sexualities (LGBTQIA+ Affirming)
Embodied, Relational, Trauma-Informed
Neurobiology, Somatic Psychology, Expressive Arts
Holistic & Long-Term Healing, Intra- & Interpersonal Challenges
Trauma Informed Care
Strengths-Based, Direct and Supportive
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Becoming Unstuck, Self-Development
Bicultural
Domestic Violence Prevention, EMDR Trained and Trauma-Informed Self-Compassion, Mindfulness, Stress Management and Anxiety Shame, Loss and Taming the Inner Critic
Trauma, Dissociation, and Anxiety
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Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression
Resilience, Humor, and Meaning-Making
I believe that you are your own expert.
I want to create a space that is warm, welcoming and genuine.
The relationship between client and therapist is most important in therapeutic work.
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LGBTQIA+ Affirming
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Couples and Relationship Issues
Chemical and Behavioral Addiction
Life Transitions
Trauma
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma, Attachment Styles, and Life Transitions
Meaning, Spirituality, Anxiety
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Strengths-based Focused, Person Centered, and Affirming
Depression and Anxiety
LGBTQIA+ Ally, Trauma-informed
Certified Grief Counselor, Loss, Anxiety and Depression
EMDR and Advanced Mindfulness
Parenting and Relationship Issues, Attachment Theory
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Anxiety, Depression, and Relationship/Attachment Issues.
Person-Centered, CBT-Based, ACT-Based
Empathetic, Relational, Holistic
Trauma-Informed, Anti-Oppressive Practice
LGBTQIA+ and Neurodivergence affirming
Disability and Chronic Illness
Person-Centered, Open-Minded, Integrative
Life Transitions, Personal Growth, Relationship Issues, Depression and Anxiety
Mind-Body, Dream Work, Depth Psychology
Addictions, Compulsive Behaviors, Codependency
Stress, Anxiety, Depression
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Direct, honest, caring
Trauma-informed, Neurobiology nerd, CBT
Anxiety, Depression, Life transitions
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Anxiety & Depression, Trauma, Sex & Sexuality, Chronic Illness
EMDR Trained, LGBTQIA + and Neurodivergence Affirming
Anxiety and Stress
Depression and Low Mood
Personal Growth
Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Loss, Trauma
Neurobiology,Science of the Mind, Brain and Relationships
Military Service Members and Veterans
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LGBTQIA+ Affirming
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Stress, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Identity
Non-Judgemental, Culturally Sensitive, LGBTQIA+ Ally
Couples & Relationship Issues
Anxiety, Depression & Grief Counseling
Person-Centered Style, CBT, LGBTQIA+ Affirming
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Anxiety/Depression Coping
CBT and Mindfulness
Couples and Family Issues
Anxiety and Stress
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Warm, Trauma-informed, Collaborative, Humor, Empowerment
Anxiety, Depression, Burnout, Stress, Grief & Loss
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Relationship With Self
Attachment, Safety, and Trust
Family of Origin Issues, Self-Acceptance, Healthy Boundaries
Attachment Theory, Neurobiology, Mindfulness
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Anxiety, Depression, Self-acceptance, Attachment
Meaning making after loss, Relationship dynamics
Identity affirming and Open
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Sense of Humor, Authentic, Relatable
Grief and Loss
EMDR
Communication Issues
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Mindfulness, feminism, LGBTQIA+ Affirming and Ally
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Anxiety and Depression
Life Purpose and Direction
Anxiety and Depression
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Mindfulness, Relationship Issues
Life Transitions
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Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Relationship issues.
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Anxiety and Stress
Depression and Low Mood
Relationship Issues
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