If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions, stuck in painful patterns, or unsure how to make lasting changes, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers a clear, structured, and supportive path forward.
As an intensively trained DBT therapist, grounded in the work of Marsha Linehan, I provide therapy that is both compassionate and practical—focused on helping you build real skills you can use in your everyday life.
What to Expect
A Session That Balances Support and Structure
Checking In on Your Week
We begin by talking about what’s been coming up for you—emotionally, relationally, and day-to-day. This includes celebrating progress, as well as gently addressing challenges like urges, difficult behaviors, or moments that felt overwhelming.
Each DBT session is designed to help you feel understood and help you make meaningful progress. While every session is tailored to you, many follow a consistent structure so you always know what to expect.
In our work together, sessions may include:
Focusing on What Matters Most
Together, we prioritize what to work on in session. This might mean addressing a recent conflict, understanding a strong emotional reaction, or working through behaviors that are getting in the way of the life you want.
Problem-Solving and Planning Ahead
Before ending, we’ll look at what’s coming up in your week and identify how you can apply what you’ve learned. This helps therapy feel relevant, actionable, and connected to your daily life.
Using a Diary Card (Without Judgment)
DBT often includes tracking emotions, urges, and skills use throughout the week. This isn’t about perfection—it’s about noticing patterns and building awareness so we can target what matters most to you.
Learning and Practicing Skills
DBT is a skills-based therapy. You’ll learn practical tools for:
Managing intense emotions
Tolerating distress without making things worse
Staying present and grounded
Communicating effectively and maintaining relationships
We don’t just talk about skills—we practice them together so you feel more confident using them in real life.
A Therapy That Meets You Where You Are
DBT is built on a powerful balance: accepting you as you are, while also supporting you in making meaningful changes. You won’t be judged, rushed, or expected to “get it right.” Instead, you’ll be supported in building a life that feels more stable, more intentional, and more aligned with your values.