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.
Anxiety and Depression
Trauma-Informed, Culturally Sensitive
Mindfulness and Person-Centered
Relationships, Interpersonal Issues, Healthy Boundaries
Grief and Loss, Life Transitions
Anxiety, Depression, Stress
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Compassionate and client centered
Depression, anxiety, family of origin issues, trauma informed care
Lgbtqia+ & POC affirming, sex positive and women issue focused for ALL women
Person-Centered, Strength-based, and CBT
Self-Esteem, Self-Care, and Mindfulness
Anxiety and Depression
Warm, Curious, Compassionate
Strengths-based, Trauma-Informed Care
LGBTQIA+ and Neurodiversity Affirming
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Silence Inner Critic
Anxiety and Depression
Life Purpose and Direction
Healing Past Wounds, Changing Old Patterns
Releasing Shame/Self-Acceptance
Connection to Self/Others
Strength-Based, Holistic, and Client-Centered Therapy
Attachment Styles and Relationship Issues
Trauma-Informed, Anxiety, and Depression
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Trauma-Informed, Anti-Oppressive Practice
LGBTQIA+ and Neurodivergence affirming
Disability and Chronic Illness
Nonjudgmental
Becoming Unstuck, Self-Development
Bicultural
Couples Issues Surrounding Family Life Cycle
Relationship With Self
Attachment, Safety, and Trust
Life Transitions, Relationships, Painful Experiences
Stress, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Identity
Non-Judgemental, Culturally Sensitive, LGBTQIA+ Ally
Garner Personal Growth, Self-Esteem, and Identity
Talk Through Anxiety, Depression, and Stress
Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed, and Systems Focused
Grief and Loss
EMDR
Communication Issues
Trauma-Informed, Culturally Sensitive
Person-Centered, Mindfulness, CBT, Strengths-Based, Narrative Therapy Approaches
Empathetic, Collaborative, Non-Judgmental, and Caring
Trauma-Informed Care, Strengths-based, and Harm Reduction
Substance Use, Domestic Abuse, and Suicidal Ideation
LBTQIA+ Affirming, Queer-Related Life Transitions
Anxiety and Depression
Culturally Sensitive, Identity, Self-Esteem
Mindfulness, Relationship Issues
Relationships, Self-Acceptance, Healthy Boundaries
Identity Affirming, Radical Self Acceptance, Mindfulness
Person-Centered, DBT, Existentialism
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Relationship issues.
Holistic, Strength Based, and Mindfulness
Accepting, Empathic, Relational
Uncertainty, Stress Management, and Anxiety
Self-Compassion and Mindfulness
Shame, Loss, and Relational Challenges
Troubled Childhood
Anxiety and Depression
Relationship Issues
Anxiety, Stress, Low Mood, and Depression
Self-Compassion, Resiliency, and Personal Growth
Authentic, Relational, and Accepting
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Empathetic, Affirming, Humorous
Trauma-Informed, Healing From Hurtful Parenting, Social Anxiety
CBT, Person-Centered, Assertiveness Training
Anxiety and Stress
Depression and Low Mood
Personal Growth
Board Certified Art Therapist
Integrated Multi-Modal Approach; Holistic and Long-Term Healing
Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Self-Esteem, Identity, Trauma
Life Transitions
Problems with Family
Meaning and Spirituality
Mindfulness, Humor, Cognitive and Behavioral
Warm, Authentic, Flexible
Life Transitions, Trauma, Stress Management
Certified Grief Counselor, Loss, Anxiety and Depression
EMDR and Advanced Mindfulness
Parenting and Relationship Issues, Attachment Theory
Trauma, Attachment Styles, and Life Transitions
Meaning, Spirituality, Anxiety
Holistic, Warm, and Collaborative
Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Loss, Trauma
Neurobiology,Science of the Mind, Brain and Relationships
Military Service Members and Veterans
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Personal Growth and Life Transitions
Self-Compassion and Mindfulness
Substance use and Relapse Prevention
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Anxiety Alleviation
Worry Management
CBT/Gottman
Nonjudgmental, Caring
Anxiety/Depression Coping
CBT and Mindfulness
Cultivating Self-Compassion, Self-Love, and Acceptance
Developing Healthier Behaviors, Habits, and Relationships
Warm, Affirming, Authentic
Authentic, Curious, Compassionate
Anxiety, Depression, Self Acceptance
Lifelong Development, Identity Growth
Depression & Anxiety
Life & Career Transitions
Childhood Trauma
Trauma, Crisis, and DBT Skills
Couples (Traditional and Open)
LGBTQ+
Grief and Loss
Family of Origin
Trauma-Informed
Feminist, Social Justice-Oriented
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Authentic, Person-Centered, and Strengths-Based Relational Counseling
Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
Anxiety, Perfectionism, Low Self-Worth
Exploring Meaning and Purpose
Autism, Spectrum Disorders, and Learning Disabilities (ADD)
EMDR and Anxiety
Life Transitions
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Stress, Anxiety and Relationship Concerns
Healing from Painful Experiences
EMDR Certified Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, EMDR Basic Training Facilitator
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Trauma-Informed, Dissociation, Anxiety
Person-Centered, Culturally Sensitive, and Accepting
Creativity Therapy, Somatically-Informed, Dream Work
Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression
Collaborative, Strength-Focused
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Warm and open-minded
Trauma-Informed, Anti-Oppressive, LGBTQIA+ Affirming Practitioner
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Sex and Intimacy Concerns
Trauma, Dissociation, and Anxiety
Disability and LGBTQQIA+ affirming
Strengths-Based, trauma-Informed, Mindfulness, CBT
Couples and Relationship Issues
Anxiety, Stress, Life Transitions
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Trauma-Informed
Anxiety, Trauma, and PTSD
Relationship and Family Issues
Relationship Issues
Trauma
Self-Actualization and Expansion
Creating Change and Happiness
Troubled Childhood, Trauma and Life Transitions
Warm, Authentic, Relatable
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Trauma Informed Care
Strengths-Based, Direct and Supportive
Non-Judgmental and Collaborative
Anxiety & Stress, Depression, Trauma, Identity Formation
Collaborative, Relational, Authentic
Anti-Oppressive, Anti-Racist, LGBTQIA+ Affirming, Sex-Positive
Person-Centered, Open-Minded, Integrative
Life Transitions, Personal Growth, Relationship Issues, Depression and Anxiety
Mind-Body, Dream Work, Depth Psychology
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Person-Centered, Holistic, Trauma-Informed
Trauma, Religion/Spirituality, Identity, LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Warmth, Humor, Authenticity, Acceptance
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Grief Life Transitions
Culturally Sensitive, LBGTQ+ Ally, Accepting
Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, Acceptance, DBT
Authentic, Empathetic, and Curious
Relationship Challenges, Feeling Overwhelmed, Life Skills
Emotional Disconnection, Anxiety, Depression
