Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a highly effective form of psychotherapy designed to help individuals struggling with emotional dysregulation, self-destructive behaviors, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships. Developed by Dr. Marsha M. Linehan, DBT combines elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with mindfulness practices to create a comprehensive and compassionate approach to healing.

The distinguishing feature of DBT lies in its emphasis on finding a balance between acceptance and change. It acknowledges that everyone has unique strengths and areas for growth. DBT cultivates self-acceptance while simultaneously encouraging individuals to actively work towards making positive changes in their lives.

At its core, DBT operates on the understanding that people often experience intense emotions and struggle to manage them effectively. This therapy offers practical strategies and skills that empower individuals to regulate their emotions, cope with distress, and improve their overall well-being.

By learning and practicing DBT skills, my clients gain greater control over their emotional responses, improve their ability to handle challenging situations, and build more satisfying and fulfilling relationships. DBT skills been particularly effective in helping individuals with conditions such as borderline personality disorder, PTSD, substance abuse, eating disorders, and depression, among others.

There is an important difference between comprehensive DBT and DBT-informed therapy. In my private practice, I provide DBT-informed therapy. This means I teach relevant DBT skills in my individual sessions and help my clients integrate them into their lives to meet their goals.

Comprehensive DBT is a structured and intensive model that includes weekly individual therapy, weekly DBT skills group, skills coaching, and a consultation team that your therapist attends weekly. Learn more about DBT here.

If you’re interested in starting therapy, the first step is to contact me to schedule a free consultation call.

In that call, we discuss the reasons you are seeking therapy, the services I provide, my philosophical approach, and any other questions you might have.

If it seems like we may be a good fit, we will discuss availability and schedule our first session together at the end of that call.

I provide both virtual sessions via Zoom to clients anywhere in California and in-person sessions at my office in Beverly Hills, CA.

I am an out-of-network provider. This means I provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement, depending on your out-of-network benefits. I encourage you to contact your insurance provider to understand your coverage for out-of-network mental health services.

Appointments need to be cancelled or rescheduled least 48 hours prior to your scheduled appointment. Appointments that are cancelled, missed, or rescheduled within 48 hours will not be refunded and you will be financially responsible for the full session fee.

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