Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

DBT is amazing for learning how to use mindfulness and values to approach making it through really painful, distressing times; learning how to name your emotions and what they help and hinder; upping your people skills at asking directly for what you want and need. DBT also helps us view ourselves and others with compassion and acceptance, helping us navigate life's pain effectively and with less suffering. It packages lots of helpful skills in a way that's easy to follow and practice.

My first supervisor at Michigan State University Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) worked in their crisis services area and taught me about this practical and effective approach. We learned DEARMAN and the concept of “leaves on a stream”.

Was trained in DBT treatment in grad school, incorporated in internship, and trained again during first private practice job at Behavioral Associates.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and building healthier relationships. If you feel overwhelmed by emotions or experience difficulty in managing intense feelings, DBT will help you develop more effective coping skills. It's great for navigating the ups and downs of life and improving self-acceptance.

I have done many trainings on DBT and utilize the methods regularly with clients and have been utilizing it for the entirety of my career. DBT is helpful if you experience dysregulation from AHDH, Autism, personality disorders, or any other sensory processing issues.

Skills Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy from the Lineham institute.

I was one of 14 individuals selected for a fellowship in the DBT Training Program at Columbia University, where I completed a year-long course of concentrated DBT study, received DBT Intensive Training through The Linehan Institute's training company, Behavioral Tech, and worked at a DBT-specific clinical internship. I have been working as a DBT therapist for over three years in group practices, first in New York City and now, in Los Angeles.

I appreciate DBT because it gives us direct tools we can use on a daily basis to challenge ineffective urges. I also love the mindfulness associated with DBT. I believe that the first step towards change is recognition of the barrier / problem.

I utilize Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in my work with children and adolescence to support them with developing resiliency. I utilize elements of Radically Open DBT to support my clients struggling with restrictive disordered eating.

DBT help people successfully improve coping skills develop effective ways to manage and express strong emotions Researchers found that DBT is effective regardless of a person's age sex gender identity sexual orientation and race ethnicity DBT is effective in the treatment of borderline personality disorder for suicidal behavior and self-harm the method could also be a successful treatment for other mental health conditions and in the treatment of PTSD depression and anxiety

Certified in DBT Therapy.

DBT and RO-DBT (Radically Open DBT) are treatment modalities founded on the idea that the combination of your genetics and the environment you are in explain the ways we cope with stressors in life (whether helpful or harmful). Both models provide you with tangible skills to manage emotions and change behavior. RO-DBT addresses problems of "over control" such as restrictive eating disorders, perfectionism, self-judgment, rigidity, and treatment resistant depression.

Many of us live our daily lives with a constant stream of uncontrollable negative emotions right under our awareness. These emotions affect how we feel about ourselves and how we interact with other people, including friends, romantic partners, and family members. DBT essentially works with individuals to help them find ways to manage their negative emotions so they can feel balanced, in control, and able to interact respectfully and successfully.

I have multiple trainings on the subject and while I'm not "certified" in it, I do use it regularly in both my personal and professional life.

DBT is fundamental to providing clients with tools for grounding, being present, de-escalating emotional crises, and preventing a freeze response. I offer embodied practices and easy-to-remember instructions for implementing DBT tools in their everyday lives.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (CBT) integrates principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with concepts from dialectical philosophy, which emphasizes the synthesis of opposing ideas to arrive at a more balanced perspective. The therapy is structured and typically includes both individual therapy sessions and skills training groups. DBT is recognized for its effectiveness in helping individuals with complex emotional and behavioral challenges develop skills to manage their emotions.